MUTINY AT SEA.
AN EXCITING STORY
(Received September 2, 9.50 p.m.)
LONDON, September 1
An exciting stpry of mutiny at sea was disclosed when five.of the crew of the oil "Canker Marisha were charged with several offences. The captain said the men broached alcohol in the cargo sfnd behaved like madmen. They wanted to hoist the red flag and rushed^ "the captain, whose revolver had^ 'been doctored and would riot fire. The men overpowered him and chased the captain's wife, who attempted to jump into the sea, but the mate prevented her. Wireless called assistance and an armed party was sent aboard and put the mutineers in irons.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17655, 3 September 1919, Page 5
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108MUTINY AT SEA. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17655, 3 September 1919, Page 5
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