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SEPTEMBER 6TH. - HOYLAKE , CHESHIRE. At 3.28 in the afternoon the coastguard reported a small fishing boat, at anchor, in a dangerous position in Hilbre Swash with seas breaking over her. A strong W.S.W. wind was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat Oldham was away at 4.19 P.M. having been launched with aid of the tractor in the record time of eleven minutes. She found the West Kirby fishing boat Commander, half a mile north of Hilbre, hoisting sail to go into Hilbre Pool. The life-boat escorted the boat until a safe anchorage was reached and then returned to her station, arriving at 6 P.M. - Rewards, £8 5s. 6d..