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Northern Advocate, 29 August 1938, Page 6

The Weather Temporary Improvement —Special Forecast Mr H. M. Vincenrs special weather forecast:— A temporary improvement followed by further rain. Northerly winds light to moderate, increasing again. Seas moderate but rising. Mild temperatures. The recent cyclonic disturbance has now passed eastward, but an intense westerly storm system is approaching.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET. (Standard Time). AUGUST,

Mail Notices An additional for Auckland is now closed at 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays inclusive; late fee, 5.15 p.m. Registered letters, parcels and papers must be posted before 4.30 p.m.

INTERCOLONIAL SERVICES. Maunganui—Left Sydney, August 23; arrived Auckland, August 28; leaves Auckland, August 29; arrives Sydney, September 2; leaves Sydney, September 2; arrives Wellington, September 6. Wanganella—Left Sydney, August 26; arrives Wellington, August 30; leaves Wellington, September 1; arrives Sydney, September 5; leaves Sydney, September 9.

TRANS PACIFIC SERVICES. Monterey—Left Los Angeles, August 16; arrives Auckland, September 2; leaves Auckland, September 2; arrives Sydney, September 5; leaves Sydney, September 16; arrives Auckland, September 19; leaves Auckland, September 19; arrives Los Angeles, October 4. Mariposa—Left Sydney, August 19; arrived Auckland, August 22; left Auckland, August 22; arrives Los Angeles, September 6; leaves Los Angeles, September 13; arrives Auckland, September 30; leaves Auckland, September 30; arrives Sydney, October 3. Aorangi—Left Vancouver, August 3; arrived Auckland, August 21; left, Auckland, August 22; arrives Sydney, August 26; leaves Sydney, September 1; arrives Auckland, September 5; leaves Auckland, September 6; arrives Vancouver, September 23. Niagara—Leaves Vancouver, September 2; arrives Auckland, September 19; leaves Auckland, September 20; arrives Sydney, September 24; leaves Sydney, September 29; arrives Auckland, October 3; leaves Auckland, October 4; arrives Vancouver, October 21.

Outgoing Overseas Mails Great Britain, Ireland and Continent of Europe (except Italy and Balkan States), via Cape Horn. Due London, October 2, per Melbourne Star. Whangarei closing, time, Monday, August 29, at 5 p.m. Great Britain, Ireland and Continent of Europb (except Italy and Balkan States), via Panama. Due London, October 12, per Cornwall. Whangarei closing time, Wednesday, August 31, at 5 p.m. Samoa, Niue Island, per Maui Pomare. Whangarei closing time, Monday, September 5, at 10.45 a.m. Fiji, Hawaii, Japan, per Aorangi. Whangarei closing time, Monday, September 5, at 5 p.m. Tahiti, Fanning Island, per Aorangi. Whangarei closing time, Monday, September 5, at 5 p.m, Europe, Canada, U.S.A., Mexico, and West Indies (except Jamaica), via Vancouver, per Aorangi. Whangarei closing time, Monday, September 5, at 5 p.m. Cook Islands, per Matua. Whangarei closing time, Wednesday, September 7, at 5 p.m, (N.B.—Parcel mails for overseas close 24 hours prior to letter mails).

Incoming Overseas Mails The next inward mail from Australia (and English letters) is due at the Whangarei Post Office on August 29. EMPIRE AIR MAIL SERVICE (Steamer connection New ZealandAustralia meantime). NEW OVERSEAS LETTER-POSTAGE RATES From July 26, inclusive, the ordinary postage rates on letters to countries beyond New Zealand will be:— All British Countries and Egypt (except Australia), IJd each half ounce. Australia (meantime), Id each oz. All Foreign Countries, 2£d first oz; l£d each succeeding one. For all articles except letters the existing rates are unchanged. Inland rates are unchanged.