BY TELEGRAPH. SYDNEY, 26th January

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 22, 27 January 1915, Page 6

BY TELEGRAPH. SYDNEY, 26th January

Arrived— Manuka (1 p.m.). from Wellington FREMANTtE, 26th January Arrived— Egypt, from I/jndon AUCKLAND, 26th January Sailed— Taraweni (1.10 p.m.), for southern "' ports. Passengers for Wellingtons SaloonMessrs Evans aud Urquhart Sailed— Niagara (12.45 p.m.), for Suva, Hono' lulu, and Vancouver NAPIER, 26th January Arrived— Motiowai (11.30 a.m.), from Welliugton 2*th January . Arrived— iialiu (0,40 a.m.), from Wellington CASTLEPOINT, 26fch January Arrived— Kahu (f1.20 a.m.), from Wellingtou WANOANUI, 27th January Arrived— Kapiti (9.30 a.m.), from Wellington Arrived— Stormbird (8.40 a.m.), from Welling- " , PICTON, 26th January Arrived— Ngahere (early), from ' Wellington NELSON, Z?th January Arrived-Nikaii (0 a.m.), from Wellington Arrived— Waverley (10.30 a.m.), from Wellingto" LYTTELTOiV, 26th January Arrived— Wakatu (8.40 a./n.), from Kalkoura 27th January Arrived-*Maori (8.50 a.m.). from Wellington Arrived— Anglo-Brazilian (8.45 *.m.), from Wellington ... „ Arrived— Wcstraiia (10 a.m.), from Wellington To Mil-Maori (8,10 tf.a.), lot .Wellington

OISBORNE, 27th January Sailed— Delpliic (6 a.m.), for Wellington PORT CHALMERS. 27th January Sailed— Commerce, schooner (0 a.m.), for Apia Z7Ui January Arrived— Kuikourn (10 a m.), from London KAIKOURA, 27th January Sailed— Wakntu (7 a in.), for Wellington DUNKDIN, 26th January Arrived— Kowhai (0.43 p.m.), from Oani<irii; John (8.10 a.m.), from Tirnnru Sailed— Victoria (noon), for Auckland, via East Const ports. PasseiiKei 1 ! for Wellington* Saloon—Misses Hill. Jack. Kosbbotliam, Daly, Kose, Mrs T. C. Brasli and 8 children, Mr and Jlre Batcher, Airs Penhay and Masters Penhay (2), Mr H A. Smith- 'For Napier— Mr aud Jlrs Ritchie, Miss Heir. For (iisborne— Mrs Georsk Puflctt, Misbes Gibson. Johnston, Good, Master Robertson, For Auckland— Misses Allen (2), Wintersßill. Mr and Mrs J. Allen and child, Mr 3 Sheffield and 2 children, and 7 steerage for all ports OKEYMOUTH, 27th January Suiled— Tntanekal (8.5 v.m.), for West Coast and Sounds BLUFF, 2611 i January Arrived— Petone (9.45 a.m.), from Wellington Sailed— Kassa, .barque (11 a.m.), for Hobart ULIMAROA "S LATE ARRIVAL FROM SYDNEY The Ulimaroa's late arrival yesterday is explained by the fact that she was considerably delayed by a derangement in the engineroom. The vessel commenced her voyage at midday on Friday last, but had to anchor in the harbour until 3 o'clock, when repairs had been effected. The' run across tho Tasinan was favoured « ith fine, clear weather, with light winds and a southerly swell. The Ulimaroa berthed at the Queen's Wharf immediately on arrival, and this morning commenced to discharge a cargo of 450 ton;,. This includes a quantity of fruit, and trunshipmentf. ex Sonoma, Gotaland, Mebsicauo, Medina, Taiyuan, Pilbarra, Tango Mum, Mooitan, Innamincka, and Colaba. The Ulimaroa will sail this evening for Lyttelton CORtNTHIC ARRIVES FROM LONDON A long voyage from London to Wellington, nuite devoid of any unusual incidents, was completed by the Shaw-Savill liner Corinthic la»fc evening. Despite the war, the big boat did the journey practically unmolested. She left Tilbury Docks, London, on the 11th December. The Nore lightship was reached at about 8 p.m. the same day, and the anchor was dropped for the night. The passage through the Bay' of Biscay was fairly smooth, and the weather remained flne'till Capetown was reached on the 2nd January. Anchor was weighed early next morning, and 19 dajs were occupied on the run to Hobart. After leaving Capetown .the weather underwent a complete change, and instead of warm weather the passengers, experienced a touch of winter. Hobart was made on the 21st January, and anchor was dropped in Port .Nicholson just before 0 p.m, yesterday, After pratique had been granted, the Corinthic came to a berth at No. 1 south. Queen's Wharf, and was tied up at 7.45 o'clock Captain Hart is still in command of the Corinthic, and has the following officers associated with him :— Chief, Mr H. L. Cater: first, Mr T. Richards: second, Mr J. H. Dray: third, Mr F. S. Hcan: fourth, Mr H. Clarke; surgeon, Dr .Taylor Sear. Mr 0. McLellan is chief engineer,' Mr H. A Douglas second, Mr JB. Ramsey third, Mr M. Jones fourth, Mr fl. Oven fifth, aud Mr R. Cable sixth. Mr A. H. Hughes is refrigerating engineer, a-nd Mr W. B. Brown is his assistant. Mr H. S. Kett is wireless operator, and Mr L. Philcox is his assistant. Mi A. Hattrick is steward-in-charge, and Mr H. X. Wise is purser .The Corinthic has a large cargo to discharge here, and is expected to sail for Lyttelton on Monday or Tuesday next THE KENT After a long spell the Federal-Shire steamer Kent was again mentioned in the shipping telegram"! yesterday. When last heard of — at the beginning of November— she was under Admiralty charter, and discharging meat at Marseilles. Apparently she has now been redelivered, for she is announced as having sailed from Liverpool for Australia! ports THE ORARI'S MOVEMENTS On Monday the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Orari arrived in the stream from Port Said When she last left this port she was ollicially known as H.M.N.Z.T.S. No. C, and she was crowded with troops and horses. This morning she berthed at Taranaki-street Wharf, where her temporary fittings are being dismantled. She will leave on Friday next lor Auckland, where she will be docked. When cleaning operations are completed* the Orari will commence Homeward loading at the northern port, and will probablj leave Wellington llnally about the 20th February COMMONWEALTH AND DOMINION LINE Cable advices .have been received in Sydney stating that the Commonwealth and Dominion liner Nerehana will leavd London on the 17th February for Melbourne, Sydney, and Newcastle. The Star of India will leave New York about the middle of next month for New Zealand ports, Sydney, and Brisbane, via. Panama OTAGO HARBOUR BOARD'S RETURN (ti TELEGRAPH,— PRESS ASSOCIATION.) DUNEDIN, 251h January The_ Otago Harbour Board's report for the year just closed show 6 the following results, the figures for 1013 being given in parentheses: —Last y«ar the great war interfered with the results, and in 1013 the great waterside workers' strike w)Jb a difcturbing element. General harbour revenu-i. £23,626 (£24,004). Import dues, £28,008 (£37,740). Etport dues, £7814 (£7578), Rents, £12,981 (£12,458). Receiving and delivering, £3993 (£4137). Miscellaneous, £8056 (£3611) Totals, £96,330 ({"89,621). Imports to' tailed 277,545 (264,828) tons; exports, 136,283 tons (135.028). Total vessels, 613, of 078,302 tonnage (600 of 988,195 tons) HOWARD SMITH'S NEW STEAMERS A recent cable message announced the launching on the Clyde of the new steamer Chionos for Messrs. Howard Smith, Ltd. During last year the Australian Steamsliips. Ltd. (Howard Smith, Ltd., managing agents) placed orders on the Clyde for the construction of two cargo steamers, somewhat similar to the Aeon. These two vessels will cjury about 6000 tons, and 'will be engaged in the inter-State trade. The Clironos, which h he llrst of the two, will be followed by the Macedon. Athird and smaller vessel, to replace the Konoowarru, is now being built, and will follow the Macedon KARAMEA REPORTED En route from Liverpool to Australian ports, the Shaw-Savill liner Karamea, which left the Home jiort on the 19th December, is reported hi bavins* continued her journey from Capetown on the 15th inst. After discharging her cargo she will come to New Zealand to load, sailing finally some time in March In future the Rarawa will leave New Plymouth for Onehunga on Tuwdaysv Thursdays, nnd Saturdays, on arrival of the mall train from Wellington The Arahura left Westport at 6.40 o'clock this morning for Wellington, via Kelson and Picton. She is due here about U a.m. toiLorrow The New Zealand Shippiiij; Cumpuuj's liner Kailftmra (Captain McKellnr), winch 101 l London on tho 13th December, tiu'vc' .ti, Port Chalmers this morning The Kamo left firej mouth at 6 o'clock last night with v full load of u>:il i'or WiMlinctoM. The Katoa leavus Wellington thK evening for Westpoit, where she will load coal for discharge here Having been considerably d<>ln><!d owing to the dearth oi firemen, the Flory U not due in port until to-morrow will sail thfe eaine day for New Pl) mouth a-tid the West Coust Advice has come to hand stating that the F and S. liner Surrey arrival at London on the 14th irist. from Australian ports The Lord Erne is at present loading in Sydney, under the auspices of the F. und H. Line, for Boston and New York, via the Piinauiri Canal. She will call at New Zealand if »uUicient inducement is offering The Anchor steamer Kennedy is coming off the Slip on Saturday next, and will will that day for the West Coast direct, omitting the uc.u.*l call at Nelson The Corinna arrived in Wellington fiom New Plymouth yesterday, having on board 458 tons cargo for discharge here. This includes 4000 boxes of butter, '2soo eriites of cheese, and 312 bags meat for transhipment to the Delphic, which is 1 cfue here on Thursday for Homeward loading The Defender is at present loading timber at KaTarnea for Wellington* The Blackball 'Company's steamer Ngakuta left Wellington last evening for Greymouth She will load at that port for Wellington, returning here on Saturday The Ngatoro, which in bringing a cargo of cement from Limestone Island, is not due in port until Saturday next The Ngahere leaves Picton to-day for Oreymouth, and in all probability will load at that port for Auckland The Japanese steamer Kitishiti Muru, which has been chartered by the Union Company to load at Sun Francisco for Wellington, Sydney, and Melbourne, was formerly the British boat Puritan A cable message ha« been received in Sydney stating that the X mid H. liner Ewx, en route to London and Liverpool from Australian ports, called at Durban on the 18th tn4.