The Herald, Melbourne, 29 March, 1912.
The north-west coast is dotted with
communities in villages, and should a
vessel chance to miss unloading, say, a
packet of tin tacks at one of those ports
there are meetings of local councils and
vigilance committees, and telegrams are
sent to Fremantle expressing indignation.
Through these dangerous shoals of
parochialism the masters of the north-west
passenger and cargo steamers have to
steer a safe course.
If there are any doubts as to the pressure Captain Allen was under to depart Hedland that Wednesday morning come what may, let this be a reminder.
courtesy Trove.
courtesy Trove.
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