SHIPPING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 305, 24 December 1924, Page 4

SHIPPING NEWS.

. -—. I Pnnset: Tn-nlght, 7.10.----1 Sunrise : To-morrow, 4.31 I Moon: New, 26th, 3.1G p.m. h HIGH WATER. Auckland To-day, 5.2S a.m. 849 p.m Auckland Thnrs., 0.18 a.m. 6.48 p.m. Onehunga Thurs., 9.55 a.m. 10.25 p.m. Kaipara Hds.. .Thnrs., 9.50 a.m. 10.20 p.m. Manukau Hds. .Thurs.. 5.55 a.m. 0.23 p.m. ABEIVALS.—YESTERDAY. ! Apanui, from Awanul, 2.50 p.m. Omana, from Arkle's Bay, v p m. i Wakatere, from Thames, 7.45 p.m. i Manaia, from Whangarci. 8.50 p.m. Hanltl, from Coromandel, 9 p.m. Coronation (aox. schnr.), from Hokiftuga, 0.00 p.m. Gael, from Warkworth, 9.50 p.m. 1 THIS DAY. I Ngatiawa. from Mercury Bay, 6 a.m. i Hikurangt, from Portland, 0.15 n.m. Pono, from Wnlpu, 2.40 a.m. 1 Tnhoe, from Wbangarel, 9.35 a.m. Waipu, from Kerepeehi, 11 a.m. Aiaroa, with raft from the Coast, 12.20 p.m. Kaliu, from Mangawni, 12.30 p.m. I DEPARTURES.— YESTERDAY. I Kawau, for Big Omaha, 2.30 p.m. 1 Ngapuhi, for Russell, 4.45 p.m. I Claymore, for Wbangarel, 6.15 p.m. ! Matangi. for Taurnngn, 8.40 p.m. ■ Taniwha, for Paeroa, 8.45 p.m. I Manala, for Whangarci, 10.40 p.m. Fiona, for Sydney. G. 5 p.m. F THIS DAY. 1 Ngatiawa. far Great Barrier. 0.35 a.m. I Haultl, for Coromandel, 9.40 a.m. Wainku, for Waiheke, 10 a.m. I 'Wakatere, for Thames, 11.15 a-m. . Omana, for Serfdale, 10.25 a.m. 1 NORTHERN CO.'S MOVEMENTS. ' Expected Arrivals. To-day—Ngatiawa, from Great Barrier, midnight; Wainku, from Waiheke, about 6 pjn.; Wainku, from Snrfdale and Ostend, about 10.30 p.m.; Wakatere, from 8.40 p.m.; Haultl, from Coromandel, 8.30 p.m.; Manala, from Whangarei, 6.30 pm - Kawau, from Kawau, Takatu, Ti Point,' Little and Big Omaha, 12.15 p.m.; Omana, from Brpwn's Bay, Arkle's Bay and Deep Creek, 4.30 p.m. " To-morrow — Ngapuhi, from Russell, ppua, Whangaron and Mangonui, 7 a.m.; Matangi, from Tanranga, 7 a.m.; Wakatere, from Thames, 8.40 p'jn. ; Taniwha, from Paeroa, 2 a.m.; Claymore, from Whaagarei, 2 a.m.; Manala, from Whangnrei, X p._K-; Rarawa, from New Plymouth, 8 aJn.; Rlmn, from Hokianga, 6 a.m.. ITrldny—Wakatere, from Cowes Bay, 7.30 p.m.; Matangi, from Kawau, 6.30 p.m.; .Apanui, from Walwera, 7.30 p.m.; Walukn, from Ostend, 6 p.m.; Ngatiawa, from Onetangi, 6.30 pjn.; Aupourl, from Surfdale, 6 pjn.; Taniwha, from. Oiniha, 6.30 p.m.; Gael from Awaroa Bay and Oraplu, 7 p.m.; Haultl, from Arkle's Bay and Manly, 6.30 p.m.; Waipu, from Brown's Bay and Peep Creke, 6.30 p.m. Projected Departures. To-day—Waluku, for Surfdalof and Ostend,. 6.30 p.m.; Haulti, for Surfdale, Ostend, and Omiha, 9.50 p.m.; Apanui, for Oniiha, Awaroa Bay, Oraplu. and Cowes Bay 6.30 p.m.; Manala for Whangarci, 11 p.m.; Wakatere, for Thames, midnight; Gnel, for Waiwera, Grut's, and Mahurangl Heads, 6.30 p.m.; Wrfilpii, for Kawau and -Ugle's, 6.30 p.m.; Omana for Arkle's Bay and way ports, 6 p.m.; Kawau, for Arkle's Bay and way ports, 9.50 p.m. To-morrow-7-No steamers. Friday—Matangi, for Tnuranga, 7 p.m.; Wakatere, for Thames, midnight; Waipu, lor Kerepeehl, midnight; Manaia, for Whangarei, v p.m.; Wakatere, for Cowes Bay, 9.30 a.m.; Matangi, for Kawau, 9.15 a.m.; Apanui, for Walwera, 9.15 a.m.; "Waluku, for Ostend, 0.30 a.m.; Ngatiawa, lor Onetangl, 9.30 a.m.; Aupourl, for Surfdale, 9.30 a.m.; Taniwha, Omiha, 9.30 a-m.; Gael, for Awaroa Bay and Oraplu,----8.30 a.m.; Hauiti, for Arkle's Bay and Manly, 9.30 a.m.; Waipu, for Brown's Bay »nd Deep Creek, 9.30 a.m. THE RAMA WRECK. Messrs. Archibald Walker and D. Bladr, bf Wellington, are proceeding by the Tees to Chatham Island to survey the wrecked Steamer Rama on behalf of her owners, the Chatham Islands Fishing Co. Mr. Le Cren is also a passenger by the Tees on a similar mission on behalf of the under- , Writers. PASSENGERS FROM ENGLAND. The Orient Line steamer Orvicto, which was due at Sydney last week from' London, had on board the following passengers for New Zealand : —Mr. and Mrs. J. N. McLean, Dr. and Mrs. 11. 11. Prentiss, _ j ff 8 'J OO - G - J - Smith, M.L.C., Mr. : « a M £ 8 - 3 - H - Watherston, Mr and Mrs. iur, nn , u ?. B ' Mr ' and Ml ' a - p Druuihiond, i » M»rM„ Urß '„ W ,'< G °odw l n, Mr. and Mrs i« nd Mlsa Martin. Mrs. Shannon BL T_vf_r S Ar°? non i Mre ' Ta - Tlor ""J Miss __d Mre "a f. a i Dd Mrs ' A - "itchell, Mr. ana Mrs. A. Underwood, Colonel A Oeilvlc, Mrs Bennett. Mrs. GUl. C rt Mrs !& E M M W,' rs ' Winter, "the £_£"_ K MI & Balrd, E. H. Hallett, E D ?u m M , C £' 1 M. V. Hirst, E. Jones, A., B~M m' g. Watt; Messrs. C. F. Crofs It" T M , M " eU be?_ tt NCWblKSen ' * a-^»-E", I TJLTMAROA FOR SYDNEY. On her return trip to Sydney, the Hnfl Bart-Parker steamer Dllmaroa was timed to leave Queen s wharf at 1 o'clock this afternoon- The following passengers'had booked by the vessel:—Messrs. Pye, c. FraserV2 pierce, Glennie, Campbell, T. Kelly, ' k Henderson, W. Henderson, Nield, w f" lArey, G. Thomas, R. H. Braeey, XT. S. Cato' Wallace, K. Bear, C. Cameron, T Allen' Weber, H. Shepherd E We_-, Cairns um\ C. Marchant. Trenwith, Morns, Delugar Joss. E. C. W. Mcholson, Bamford. w Pnreell. E. Dempsey, D. McNicol, D. R McNi-oi, R- C. Hill. Cambridge. Wilson. L. G. Ashton. Robison. Ballantyne, E. Griffiths, W. Ramsay, Rev. Jasper Calder, Dunvillc. Whitehead, G. E. Grigg, Franklin, lamport. Heigbway, Jehly Lleut.-CoL villc. Major Corbctt, English, H. B. Wheeler, FUmer. Graham, Dr. Mrtnrlane, Renwick, T. J. Nevln, Mesdnmcs Cairns H lll, Marchant, Trenwith. Carr. Ballantyne. McKinstry and child. Morris, Cambridge, Wilson li. G. ABhton. Sawyer, Neal,w. J. Thompson and child, Dunville, E uller. Van Veen English and child, Hamer. Willi_ ms . Uam . Bay. Adams nnd 2 chUldren, Renwick, T. J. Kevin, Misses F. Hall, G. Hall. Lowe,-Webb, Falkner, Webb, Gentles. Ridings, Kell. Robinson, Green, G. Ji- Cameron, F. Bowcs, A. Bowes, W. E. Arey, M E. Arey. M. k! Arev, Mackle, Ballantyne Stone. McKlnstrv, McNeiU, Rnssell, Day, Waters, Geddes. Williams. Partington, Ellcrlngton, Fuller, Shroff, Shroff, -Van Veen, West Bence, Kelly, Dodo, Brown, A. Hunt, Ylnce. •

The Lamb steamer Omana was expected to sail to-day for Onerahi to continue loading timber for Sydney. A larg • number of coastal vessels have arrived in port during the past few days to lay up over the holiday period. The Fiona completed discharge of her cargo of sugar at Chelsea yesterday afternoon aud sailed in the evening for Sydney. Tbe small steamer nerekino. purchased in England recen'.ly by Mr. Geo. Nlccol, is due ai an early date from Fremantle. She left the latter port on December 3. Tbe Kllerm.-in and Bucknall steamei City of Edinburgh is to leave Ancklano next Monday for Southern ports and Australia in continuance or ncr voyage from New York. The Poroto arrived at an early hour this morning with a barge In tow from Tiirun. The barge will be taken to Kawau for use us an emergency landing s;age. The British Imperial Oil Company's steamer Pinna is due at Auckland over the week-end with a cargo of caße oil from Borneo. The vessel, which Is coming via Australia, will berth at the Princes wharf. The Dalgleish Shipping Co.'s steamer Illlngworth is expected to leave port early next week for Lyttclton and Port Chalmers to complete discharge of her cargo of sulphur from Gulvcston. The Colonial "Sugar Refining Company has received advice that the Rona left Suva at 6 o'clock this morning with a cargo of raw s.igar for discharge at Auckland. The vessel" is expected at ihis port early on Monday morning. The Swayne and Hoyt steamer West Nllus is dun over the weekend with timber, case oil and general cargo from Pacific Coast ports. Ihc vessel, which Is coming to tbe agency of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlanc, cleared San Francisco on December 3. TOFUA FROM SUVA. The Union Company's Island steamer Tofua arrived at Suva on Monday night Inst from Nukualofa, and was to leave there to-day for Auckland with passengers, mails, and cargo. She is due in port on Monday next. ASPEN DUE FRIDAY. A radio received by Spedding, Ltd., from the General Corporation's steamer Aspen slates that the vessel expects to reacn Aucklaud on Friday morning from Los Angeles (November 27). The remainder of her cargo is for discharge in Australia. On arrival she will berth at the wesieii. side of the Queen's wharf. SUSSEX LEAVES SAMARANG. The Union Company has been notified by cablegram that the Sussex left Samarang on Friday for New Zealand, en route from Calcutta and Singapore. The vessel is due at Auckland on Janunry 10 and at Wellington a week later. The ship will also discharge at Lyttelton, Timaru, and Dunedin. THE PORT MELBOURNE. An expected arrival at Auckland this evening is the Commonwealth and Dominion Line steamer Port Melbourne with passengers and cargo from Liverpool to the agency of the Farmers' Co-operative Anctioneering Company. On arrival Bhe is to berth at the Central wharf to land her passengers and to put out the local portion of her cargo before proceeding to Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin to complete discharge. UNION COMPANY'S STEAMERS. The following movements of steamers axe announced by the Union Company:— The Wingatul was expected to leave Wellington to-day for Auckland, via New Plymouth. The Wanaka is to leave Dnnedin on Monday for Auckland, via ports. The Karori is expected to clear Adelaide to-day and Edlthburgh to-morrow for Tasmania. From Devonport she is to come to Auckland direct. The Kahika, en route from Clarence River, is expected to clear Newcastle on December 30 for Auckland and Wellington. \fith cargo for Southern ports, the Navua left the Central wharf this afterNORTHERN COMPANY'S FLEET. The Northern Company advise that the Otimal will load and sail for Whakatane, Opotikl and Mercury Bay on Saturday next. The Arapawa is expected to leave Onehunga for Waikato Heads on Tuesday next. Cargo will be received at the rails on Monday. The Ngapuhi is to leave Auckland foi Northern ports on Saturday at 6 p.m. and the N'gatlawa for Russell at 5.30 p.m. oa Sunday. After landing passengers for the Russell Regatta the last-named steameis to proceed to Houhora. Passengers returning to Auckland after the regatta will come down on the Ngapuhi, which is to leave on Monday evening. AUSTRALASIAN LIGHTHOUSE SHIP. The first of two 1200-ton steamers under construction for the Commonwealth lighthouse service was successfully launched at Cockatoo Island Dockyard on December 10. The new vessel, which was named the Cape Leeuwin, Is expected to be completed in two months, and the keel of the second ship, to be named the Cape York, was laid on December 11. Principal dimensions arc: Length overall, 235 ft; length between - perpendiculars, 225 ft; breadth moulded, 35ft; depth moulded to upper deck, 22ft 6in. The main propelling machinery Is of a three-cylinder tripleexpansion inverted-cylinder type, and Is designed for a speed of 13i knots. Complete electric lighting, fans, bells, and powerful searchlights, are being fitted together with a refrigerating chamber and plant for stores. The vessel will also be equipped with 12-ton derricks for handling buoys, floating lights, etc., and special navigation Instruments of the latest Improved type.