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Minutes of preliminary
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Inquiry taken before J. S. Harris Esq Sub Collector of Customs Port Vasse, & J. G. Bussel Esq J.P. relating to the stranding of the Brig "Geffrard" off Quindalup Beach Station; on Monday this 21 day of June 1875.

J. W. Munday saith I am Master of the Brig "Geffrard" now lying aground off (illegible text)ston's (illegible text) about ¾ of a mile to the Eastward (illegible text) & about ½ mile from the beach. The vessel was at anchor before the casualty about 1½ mile from the jetty which (illegible text) S by W. (illegible text) the ship was in 4 fathoms water. The topgallant yard & mast were down.