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NEWBIGGIN, NORTHUMBERLAND. — At about 7 o'clock on the morning of the 3rd February, the fishing-boats went out and shot their lines. At 10.30 a strong gale from the N. sprung up, rendering it difficult for the boats to haul in their lines, and placing them in- great danger.

The Life-boat Robert and Susan put off to their assistance and attended all the boats safely into the bay..