“Matua’S” Race To Port
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From Our N.Z. Correspondent
Auckland, Mar. 8.
THE Matua’s last voyage from Suva to New Zealand ended in a thrilling race to port through the illness of one of her passengers, Mr. H. Selwood, cf Nukualofa, Tonga.
Mr. Selwood became ill when the vessel was 24 hours out from Auckland, a distance of 270 miles. *The Matua's speed was increased to 17 knots, so that she reached port eight hours ahead of time. Mr. Selwood was rushed to hos pital immediately the vessel berthed.