PHOTO: Otago Witness, 27.2.1918The motor launch Virginia, owned by Mr W. H. Hazard, of Auckland, was attacked and damaged by a swordfish off Cape Brett on Wednesday (says the Auckland Star). A party, consisting of Mr Hazard, Dr Pope, and Mr E. P. Anders, of Sydney, were on a fishing trip. When off Cape Brett one of the party secured with a rod a fish which ultimately proved to be a swordfish, probably weighing between 300lb and 400lb. This is stated to be the first instance known in New Zealand where a swordfish has attacked a boat. Mr Christie observed that while they were called ``conscientious objectors'', they never knew they had a conscience till the war broke out.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 26, 2018 15:56 UTC