Cruise Postponed
AUCKLAND, Tue. (P.A.).—The departure of the cruiser Bellona for a month’s exercises in the Haukari Gulf has been postponed indefinitely. The ship was to have left Auckland today after a four months’ major refit. Difficulties in the lubricating system of the main engines have caused a delay.
Lubricating troubles sometimes occur when oil which has been in use for two years or more is replaced by new oil.
Captain D. Hammersley Johnstone broadcast the postponement to the crew at midday yesterday to avoid speculation or rumour.
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Northern Advocate, 2 August 1949, Page 5
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