BLUFF-MELBOURNE SERVICE
SHOULD CCMMEHCE OCTOBER ' [Per Ukited Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, May 3. That direct shipping communication between the South Island and Australia should be inaugurated in time for the opening of the centenary celebrations in Melbourne, which commence in October, was the opinion of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce as expressed at a meeting to-night. It was considered that the inauguration of the service, in November as announced would be too late. It was decided to support other South Island organisations on their efforts to have the service established earlier. STATEMENT BY PREMIER. [Per United Press Association.! WELLINGTON, May 3. The Prime‘Minister (Mr Forbes), announces that an arrangement has been made for the- resumption of the Klnff-Melhourne service and says it is the outcome of negotiations between the Government and the Union Company, arising out of strong representations by local bodies and organisations in I fie South Island. The case for the service being restarted this year is strengthened by the opportunity offered in connection with the Centenary of Victoria.
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Evening Star, Issue 21711, 4 May 1934, Page 7
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170BLUFF-MELBOURNE SERVICE Evening Star, Issue 21711, 4 May 1934, Page 7
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