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Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12401, 17 November 1908, Page 3

Theveldest cable that crosses under Cook Strait, which was laidabouV34 years ago; has developed two "faults" — one close ""in to 'the shore at Lyall Bay, the other about- 19 knots out from the beach. The big .break is located where" the soundings show "80 fathoms .of water. This cable,.- which goes' ashore on the South Island .at White's -Bay, weighs six ton's to the knot: The Tutanekai is to" effect re-' pairs. '* '■•■-'