SHIPPING

Evening Star, Issue 20720, 17 February 1931, Page 1

SHIPPING

During the period of daylight saving it is necessary to add half an hour to the times given in the tables below. HIGH WATER. —To-morrow.— St. Clair: 3.1 a.m., 3.21 p.m. Taiaroa Head: 3.11 a.m., 3.31 p.m. Port Chalmers: 3.51 a.m., 4.11 p.m. Dunedin: 4.21 a.m., 4.41 p.m. THE SDN. Sets to-day 7.19 p.m., rises io-mor-row 5.25 a.m. PHASES OF THE MOON.

Sets to-day 7.33 p.m., rises to-mor-x’ow 5.38 a.m. WEATHER REPORT. The Dominion Meteorologist (Dr E. Kidson) supplied the following at 9

Wind.—o, calm; 1, light air; 2, slight breeze; з, gentle breeze; 4, moderate breeze; 5, fresh breeze; 6, strong breeze; 7, high wind; 8, gale; 9, strong gale; 10, whole gale; 11, storm; 12, hurricane Weather.—B blue shy; be, blue shy and detached clouds c. cloudy; o, overcast; g, gloomy; и, ugly; r, rain? s snow; d, drizzle; p, passing showers; h, hail; q, squally; 1, lightning; I, thunder; f, fog: in, mist; z, haze. Forecast. The Dominion Meteorologist (Dr E. Kidson) supplied tho following at no on to-day :—The indications fire for variable and moderate breezes, but westerly moderate prevailing; there js a propospect of fair weather conditions, warm; barometer, little movement; seas smooth, tides poor. ARRlVED.—February 17. Gale, s.s. (4.35 a.m.), 567 tons, M'Kenzje, from Wanganui via .ports. Maheno, s.s. (5,323 tons, M'Donald, from Melbourne via Bluff. Passengers: Saloon—Mr R. Actqn-Adams, Miss F. Brunton, Mr A. Bain, Mrs H. L. Conway, Miss M. Conway, Miss J. J. Cairney, Mrs A. Earle. Mr M. 0. Johnstone, Mrs J. B. Johnstone, Mrs B. M. AUCaflTey, Mrs E. T. MThee, Miss J. M'Kellar, Mr J. R. Metcalfe, Mr D. Pollock, Mrs D. Pollock, Mr/ M. Stevenson, Master J. M. Stevenson, Mastor A. M. Stevenson, Master E. M. Stevenso;’. Master T. Stevenson, Miss' R. C. Tuckwell; 1 and eight steerage. Eiwjtea, s.s. (6.45 a.m.), 2,343 tons, Briscoe, from Adelaide and Melbourne via northern ports. Golden Cloud, s.s. (7.30 a.m.), 5,613 tons, Sk.jellerup, from Los Angeles via Apia and northern ports. Waipinta, s.s. (10 a.m.), 1,783 tons, Elders, from Auckland via ports. Paua m.s. (10 a.m.), 1,260 tons, Paterson, from Wellington via Bluff SAlLED.—February IP Storm, s.s. (6.15 p.m.), 749 tons, O’Neill, for Wanganui via ports. Wainui, s.s. (10.15 p.m.), 1,633 tons. Howie, for Auckland and Gisborne via ports. ’ —February 17. Kaimiro, s.s. (7.40 a.m.), 2,562 tons Dalgleish, for Auckland via ports. Tho Storm and tho Wainui sailed last night, tho Storm for Wanganui via ports, and the Wainui for Napier, Auckland, and Gisborne via ports, while tho Kaimiro left port this morning for Lyttelton, Wellington, and Auckland. An early arrival this morning was the Galo, from Oaraaru. She is timed to sail to-night for Picton and Wanganui via ports. The coastal tanker Paua arrived this morning from Wellington and Bluff, and berthed at the ojl berth to discharge bulb and case oil

From Auckland via ports, the Waipiata came alongside the Cross wharf this morning to discharge cargo. She sails to-night for Bluff. The Opihi loads at Dunedin next Monday for Nelson and New Plymouth via ports. The John is due here from Wellington on Friday to withdraw for overhaul and survey. The Canadian Transporter was to sail this afternon for Timaru, Wellington, and Auckland to complete loading for New York, Boston, and Halifax. THE FERRY SERVICE. - The Wahine, from Wellington, arrived at Lyttelton at 6.45 a.m. to-day, and passengers and mails connected with the express for the south. EXAMINATION PASSES. The following pupils of the Richmond Nautical School were successful in the first of the new examinations for masters and mates conducted by the Marine Department:—Mr D. E. Vellenoweth; second mate, foreign-going, Mr T. B. Sinel, sectional pass in signals. KIWITEA IN PORT. The. Union Company’s steamer Kiwitea arrived this morning from Melbourne and Adelaide via northern ports. She brought Australian cargo for discharge here, and was to leave this afternoon for Lyttelton. MAHENO FROM MELBOURNE. The intercolonial steamer Maheno arrived early this morning from Melbourne via Bluff to disembark passengers and discharge general cargo. She is timed to sail at 4 o’clock to-morrow afternoon for Lyttelton, Wellington, Bluff, Melbourne. SURREY’S LOADING. The New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the Surrey is now due hero on, Tlufrsday evening from Wellington to continue loading for Home. PORT DUNEDIN’S LOADING. Messrs H. L. Tapley and Co. advise that the O. and D. Line motor ship Port Dunedin is due at Port Chalmers from Bluff to-morrow morning to load wool and frozen meat for the United Kingdom. She-later goes to Wellington to fill up. FUKU MARU AT AUCKLAND. The Japanese steamer Fuku Maru arrived at Auckland yesterday with a full' cargo of sulphur for discharge at Auckland, Wanganui, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers. She is due down here towards the end of the month. GOLDEN. pLOUD ARRIVES.: The Oceanic and Oriental steamer Golden Cloud arrived at Dunedin this morning froin Los Angeles via Apia, and northern ports. She berthed at the Victoria wharf. The vessel, which brought a cargo of timber and case oil from tlio Pacific Coast, _ loaded 3,000 crates of, bananas at Apia, and these wore discharged on arrival at Auckland. After leaving Apia the Golden Cloud met with squally weather _and strong head winds delayed her.arrival. The vessel will be despatched for Sydney to-morrow, afternoon. PERSONAL. Mr W. J. Hill has relieved Mr R. D. Brainier, second officer of the Waipiata, for instructions. Captain G. M, Ruxton, master of the Kurow, and Captain W. A. Gray, of the Kartigi, have exchanged vessels. Captain Holland, late of the Remuera, is in command of the Rangitane, which left Southampton on Friday for Wellington and Auckland. PASSENGERS. The following saloon passengers came to New Zealand by thc..Maheno from Melbourne: —For Bluff:’ Mrs M. VAlwyn, Mr R. Blakenmore, Mr E. F. Blakely, Miss N. Colurnb, Colonel J. W. Clark, Mr Alljstcr Clarke, Mrs Allister Clarke, Mr C, E. Davis, Mrs C. E. Divis, Mr J. H. Hides, Mrs H. J. Hamilton, Mr H. J. Kearns, Mr S. W. Moscrip, Mr C. M‘Lean, Miss D. M'Lean, Mrs R. W. Stokes, Miss C. S. Stokes, Miss B. E. Stokes, Miss P. Stokes, Mr A. Shanahan, Miss li. Shanahan, J. O. Williamson Pantomime Company; and twenty-eight steerage. For Lyttelton: Mr C. D. 0 bhea, Mr G. Waterhouse, Mrs E. J. Won-all; and nine steerage. For Wellington: Dr B. B. Armstrong, Mr S'. J. Baird, Mr R. D. Bel ford, Mrs L. J. Barclay, Miss L. Barclay, Mr K. Beamish, Mr E. W. Brockett, Mr S. M. Bird, Mr A. J. Chuuk, Mr D. Devitt, Mr J. R. Elliott, Mrs Elliott, Mrs E. J. Forge, Mr B. J. Grant. Mr Leo Gluck, Mrs T. Hyams, Miss E. Hampton, Miss M. Ingham, Mrs E. Jacombe, Miss G. J. Lees, Mr J. C. Russell, Mrs J. C. Russell, Mr A. Robertson, Mr V. H. Scarlett, Mrs V. G. Scarlett, Miss W. Scarlett, Dr R. E. Shnter, Mr A. D. Sproate, Mr F. Stapleton-Hiley. Mrs P. Stapleton-Hiley, Mr H. C. Tayl° r ) Mrs T. Wilson, Master B. J. Wusou; and fifty-six steerage. Round trip: Miss D. A. Kilsey, Miss M. L. Ridger, Miss E. M. Shaker. VESSELS I-N WIRELESS CALL. The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night:— Auckland.—Armadale, lonic Dunedin, Laburnum, Taranaki, Diomede, Ventura, Sierra, Canadian Britisher, Port Victor, Maimoa. Maui Pomaro. Chatham Islands.—Norfolk. Wellington.—Maori, Wahine, Tanias liinc, Niaraga, Aorangi, Rangitiki, Rangitata, Kini, Matai, Otokia, bommerstnd, Hauraki, Northumberland, Rnahine, Haleric, Mirrabooka, Otaio, Port Fremantle, Mamihus. Awarua.— Paua, Canadian transporter, Golden Cloud, Port Dunedin, Herminius, whalers. MOVEMENTS: BY TELEGRAPH. AUCKLAND, February 16.—Arrived’ Fuku Mara (6 p.m.), from Japan.— Sailed: Waimarino (10 p.m.), for Gisborne. WANGANUI, I'ebruary 16.—Airived: Mamilius (6.60 a.m,), from February 16.—Arrived: Kahika (3.50 a.m.), from Westport; Halcrio (6 a.m,), from Aucki V. ■ ■

land; Mirrahooka (10 a.m.), from Auckland; Port Pirie (2 p.m.), from Auckland.—Sailed: Holmdale (5.45 p.m.), for Dunedin: Wahine (7.50 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Matai (8.5 p.m.), for Napier. LYTTELTON, February 16.—Sailed: Opihi (3.15 p.m.), for Wellington; Kuku (3.50 p.m.), for Kaikoura; Kanna (4.20 p.m.), for Wellington; Waipiata (4.25 p.m.), for Dunedin; Kaitoa (5 p.m.), for Nelson; Parera (5.30 p.m.), for Waikokopu; Foxton (6.25 p.m.), for Foxton; Port Fremantle (6.30 p.m.), for Gisborne; Maori (8 p.m.), for Wellington.

(For continuation see Late News.)

New moon .Feb. 18 0.41 a.m. First quarter Feb. 20 4.12 a.m. Full moon Mar. 5 2.6 a.m. Last quarter Mar. 11 4.45 p.m.

a.m. to-day :—• Bar. Tlier. W. Well’ton—N.N.W. 3 30.08 64 B Greymouth—E. 3 30.22 66 C Cbnstc’ch S.S.W. 4 30.09 59 B Timaru—S. 1 30.16 60 BO Oamaru 0 30.14 60 BO Dunedin 0 30.12 58 BO Queenstown 0 30.08 68 BO Nuggets ... ■ ... 0 30.09 62 BO Bluff—S.W. 5 30.10 58 BO