A STORMY VOYAGE.
“MAN OVERBOARD.”
STEERAGE PASSENGER DROWNED.
Unitod Press Association —Copyright (Received June 14, 4.15 p.m.) SYDNEY, Juno 14, Tlie s.s. Alokoia’s lengthy passage was due to heavy westerly weather. On tho second day out a sensational incident occurred. A steerage passenger, Conway, was seen to go overboard, and a boat was immediately lowered. Tho vessel hove-to for three hours while a search was made. The man was eventually found, but on reaching the vessel life was oxtinct. The deceased was buricil next morning.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2217, 15 June 1908, Page 3
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85A STORMY VOYAGE. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2217, 15 June 1908, Page 3
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