METEOROLOGICAL

Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1937, Page 1

METEOROLOGICAL

The reading at 9 a.m. t>day was 29.94—1itt1e movement. The reading on the dial printed below was taken at noon to-day.

PHASES OF THE MOON

UNION COMPANY’S LINE. The Ivaru is due at Greymouth towards the end of the week to again load timber for Petone, Wellington ami Miramar. The Kaimiro is loading coal at Greymouth for Wellington. The Kaimai is loading at Greymouth for Wellington, Waikokopu, Gisborne and Napier. A Union Company’s steamer is due at Greymouth about May 27' to load timber for Melbourne and Adelaide.

AWATEA’S OVERHAUL WELLINGTON. May 17. The Awatea will be withdrawn from the Tasman service at Sydney on May 22 for an overhaul, which will include a .number of - extensive improvements including a new type of gearing developed by builders since she was placed in commission. She is expected to be in commission again on July 30. Nine feet will be added to the height of her funnels, to increase efficiency, and clear smoke from the decks. The Maunganui will continue the Awatea’s service. She was busy this morning in the harbour adjusting her compasses.

SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. WELLINGTON, May 18. Arrived at 9.0 p.m. yesterday—Hokitika from Hokitika. LONDON, May 10.—Arrived Surrey and Port Gisborne; at Balboa, Port Hobart'and Matnron.

New Moon, May 11, 0.48 a.in, Full Moon May 25, 7.8 p.m. HIGH WATER—MAY, 1937 Tuesday 13—4.20 a.m.; 4.55 p.m. Wedneslay 19—5.45 a.m.; 6.15 p.m ■Thursday.20—7.0 a.m.; 7.25 p.m.