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Archibald Hurd’s Criticism SINKINGS EXCEED CONSTRUCTION. [Aust, and N.Z. Cable Association,] LONDON, July 25. Mr Archibald Hurd (naval corrcspodent of the “Daily Telegraph”) writes: "Although the losses caused by submarines continue to decrease, the sinkings still greatly exceed the output of the shipyards, and this is due mainly to the shortage of labour. The net reduction of tonnage in the war period must now be four milieu tons. The general maritime situation is far better than a year ago, but it is still far from satisfactory. ' Our seamen are fighting piracy more successfully. The Americans are speeding up ship construction, and a considerable number of neutral ships have been obtained by the Allies; but the situation is anxious in view of the war and the position after the war. ”
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Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13947, 27 July 1918, Page 5
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