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George Hempleman’s Diary.
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Tommy when in the act of killing him a chief named Tyroa prevented them by claiming the boy, and shortly after came upon the captain for payment for the boy, which was a new six-oared boat, which the captain consented to, knowing it to be the only way of saving the boy’s life; carpenter stowed away in the bush.

“Sunday, November 3.—Fine weather throughout. Bloody Jack and his crew still ashore, who asked the big boat as payment for the place, which the captain gave, with three new sails; carpenter still in the bush.

“Monday, November 4—Fine weather. At 10 a.m. Bloody Jack and his gang started for Wangaloa; at 11 a.m. one boat out fishing; at half-past ten a.m. carpenter came out of bush. This day took two white men on, who came with gang from Otago.

“Tuesday, November 5.—Fine weather throughout. One boat out all day fishing; carpenter employed at Tonguers boat.

“Wednesday, November 6,—Fine weather throughout. One boat out all day fishing; carpenter employed as yesterday.

“Thursday, November 7.—Strong winds from the N. One boat out fishing; at 8 a.m. saw five of Bloody Jack’s boats pass the heads bound to the southward; carpenters and sawyers at work.”

Such is the brief record existing of a tragedy that is a favorite subject for discussion amongst many of the Peninsula veterans.

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