["The Waratah", The Hedland Advocate (Port Hedland, WA), Saturday 16? April 1910]
The Waratah
Melbourne, April 9.
The Commonwealth Crown Solicitor has collected a mass of evidence regarding the cargo and condition of the ill-fated ship Waratah. He acted by direction of the Commonwealth Government, on behalf of the British Board of Trade.
Evidence, which is conflicting, has been taken on oath, with the exception of that of two former passengers. Several seamen condemn the ship, but on the other hand there is expert opinion to the effect that she was staunch, fit and seaworthy.
