FIFTY YEARS AGO
"The extension of the inner T on the north side of the Queen's Wharf, which has just been commenced by Mr. Saunders, will be continued to. within 60 feet of the breastwork directly opposite Brandon Street," said "The Post" of 50 years ago. "A large and Iwelltprotecte'd harbour for. small boats and yachts will thus be formed in front of the Post Office and Provincial Buildings. The outer side of the extended- T will afford several berths for large vessels, and the widening of the entire T will facilitate business operations on the wharf." . "The death is announced. in Melbourne on March 27 of Captain H.". 3.
Francis, a gentleman formerly .well known in the' New Zealand coastal trade as commanding the steamers Taranaki and Wellington respectively for long periods." Intense excitement was caused in the
city on the morning of April 12 by the news of the loss of the Taiaroa. Two editions of an extra were published, giving the fullest possible particulars, and upwards of 3000 copies were distributed free.
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Evening Post, Issue 86, 11 April 1936, Page 17
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175FIFTY YEARS AGO Evening Post, Issue 86, 11 April 1936, Page 17
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