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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 5 September 1924, Page 9

Tho well-known Auckland ferry steamer Eagle has been withdrawn from active. service after being in commission for various periods for nearly foj;ty years. The Devonport Ferry Comptffcy lias decided that the steamer is no longer suitable for ferry service, as she has been superseded, by much more up-to-date vessels. The Eagle and the Osprey were built in Scotland in 1886 for the Auckland-North Shore Ferry Company, which was then running in opposition to the present company Estates the New Zealand Herald). The two steamers were brought to Auckland in sections on a sailing ship, and then rebuilt at Devonport. After six months’ service the two steamers were taken over by their present owners. Both the Eagle and the Osprey are paddle steamers, but the remainder of the company’s fleet are double-ended, screw, driven vessels. Another vessel of the latter type is being built for the company, and will, be ready for service early next year. Ward off influenza with “Nazol”— penetrating and germ-killing; 1/6 for 60 doses.—Advt.