" Within the next twelve months., if •we can raise the money," stated, the deputy chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board (Mr. H. R. Mackenzie), in answer to a question as in when work on the new wharf at Onchunga would be commenced. The hoard on Wednesday approved the modified plans drawn by the engineer (Mr. W. IT. ILimer) after consultation with the harbourmasters of Auckland and the Mamikau. [t was <if. first suggested (says the Aucklarid Star), to put up a .structum costing over £100,000, hut, the wharf and shed tho board has finally approved will run into £95,000. A certain amount of dredging will have to be done, and the Hapai will be able to get on with this part of the scheme in from six to nine months, when she has finished the work on which she is now engaged. Both Mr. ]5.. R. Davis and Mr. M. H. Wynyard emphasised the urgency of the need for a new wharf, and the deputy chairman agreed.
A suite of Chippendale mahogany furniture which belonged to the fitth Marquis of Hertford, h»8 been sold for 3100 guineas at Christie's. Another suite realised 3obO <;jiineas.
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Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 152, 24 December 1921, Page 8
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