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Tula-btt, June 8, 4.35 p.m. The brig Layard, Captain Worledge, came ashore this morning. The brig arrived from Newcastle on Friday With 250 tons coal, but could not land cargo on account of the heavy sea. Yesterday afternoon her cable parted, but a second anchor being let go she was brought up. About 5 a.m. to-day the cable parted again and the brig drifted ashore at 10 a.m v The crew, consisting of nine hands, was saved by means of a line thrown to the vessel by the rocket apparatus. The brig now lies in Caroline Bay about fifty yards from shore and does not appear to be, much damaged, but from the furious sea running, it is feared that, she will break up. The vessel has. been condemned, and with her cargo was sold by auction for £230 10s. Both ship and cargo are believed to be well insured in Australian offices. The Lay ard wa_ owned by Pigott Brothers, Melbourne, and was consigned to Captain Cain. WELLiNeKroN, June 8,8 p.m. Martin, charged with rape on a child, was acquitted last night. The verdict gives general satisfaction, i Mr Gr. S. Cooper has been appointed under-Secretary ior the colony. --The regulations for telegraphic _ loney orders have been gazetted.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 638, 9 June 1870, Page 2
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