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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIII, 22 May 1922, Page 1

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'Received after edition goes to '•<•»! THE EGYPT-SEINE COLLISION. London, May 21. Thirty-eight passengers and 291 of the crew were aboard the Egypt whereof it is reported that fifteen passengers and 80 of the crew are missing. The rescued include the cap tain of the Egypt, who says that the disaster was' due to the fog. The Seine suddenly came into view and struck the Egypt amidships between the funnels. The Egypt filled rapidly and sank in 20 minutes. The passengers state that the Lascars became greatly excited and rushed some of the boats. London, May 21. Mr Lloyd George has gone into the country and returns for the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. It is unlikely that he will make a statement regarding the Genoa Conference until the 29th.