NELSON HARBOUR.
— * — [Per Press Association.] NELSON, April 10. The steamer ltakaia, tho first ocean liner to enter the ( harbour, opening Nelson to direct trado with the great markets of the world, entered the new cut with this morning’s tide -fely and successfully, and was skilfully-berthed at the Wharf by Captain Collins, the pilot. A great crowd was at the wharf and on the surrounding hills, and cheers were fiven. The officers will be entertained y the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon, and the captain will receive a souvenir presentation. The Rakaia will
take 14,000 sheep from the local meat works. The vessel is flying bunting in honour of the, occasion. . "* ' *♦
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 14973, 20 April 1909, Page 9
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110NELSON HARBOUR. Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 14973, 20 April 1909, Page 9
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