CAPTAIN ATWOOD'S CASE.
(Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, March 18
Mr T. M. Wilford, M.P., representing tho Merchant Service Guild, waited on the Hon. J. A. Millar this morning with reference to the case cf Captain Atwood, master of the Elingamite, which was wrecked on the Three Kings nine -years ago. Mr Wiilford said lie had evidence in his oo&session that, if the islands had boen correctly charted, the course, steered by Captain Atwood would have cleared them by three miles. Mr Millar said ho would be very pleased indeed to consult the Crown Law Officers with a view to seeing what stops could be taken to afford Captain Atwood,an opportunity of clearing his I name from tho stigma cast upon him.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12708, 20 March 1911, Page 7
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121CAPTAIN ATWOOD'S CASE. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12708, 20 March 1911, Page 7
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