Laurence's eye had not deceived him. He made his way to the other side of the vessel and looked over the side. There lay one of the boats dancing-oil the water, and there was ...
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The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922), Thu 5 Aug 1897, Page 3
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