SHIPPING TELEGRAMS
h NEW PACIFIC SERVICE. h A BIG PROJECT. •s SYDNEY, January 28. it Details have been received of a proposal Is which it is stated is Hearing finality, to n start a new line of steamers between the Pacific Coast and Australia. The promoters are the Merchants' Trust and i- Trading Company of Vancouver. ,t It is reported to be backed by several i. prominent English capitalists, and to have i- a subscribed capital of a million dollars. The intention is to run monthly or bimonthly a line of 13-knot vessels with I- extensive insulated space, and with one t . class of passenger accommodation, direct to Melbourne, with the option of calling at any other ports in Australasia. ■ THE HIMITANGI MISAP. FURTHER INQUIRY UNNECESSARY. WELLINGTON, January 28. The Marine Department is still con- ' sideling the evidence taken at the Chathams concerning the recent mishap to the .steamer Himitangi, by which she stripped a propellor. It is understood, however, that no further inquiry will be held.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 29 January 1914, Page 7
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