OVERSEA SHIPPING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10753, 28 April 1911, Page 3

OVERSEA SHIPPING.

[By Electric Telegeath—Copybight.] (P«b Pbees Aesociatiok.) Sydney, April 27. _ Sailed —Cambrian, for Auckland, via Howe and Norfolk Islands. Melbourne, April 27. Arrived—Star of Australia, from New Hobart. April 27. Sailed (this morning)—Rotorua, for New Zealand. WRECKED AND ROBBED BY PIRATES. London, April 27. It is stated in London that the Asia's hull was insured for £30,000- The losses in cotton and silk will represent several thousands. STEAMERS TOO SLOW FOR AUCKLAND. Auckland, April 28. Mr Leo Myers, President, of the Vucklaud Chamber of Commerce, has written lo the managing director of the I'niuii Companv commenting upon the time taken by the steamer in the Auck-hiud-Svdncy service. He mentions that the Miiheno has been averaging 3 days ■'o hours, and urges that the time has arrived when it is justifiable to ask the Company for a quicker service. Mr Mvers says it has been decided to in>ld another exhibition in Auckland. and strongly urges the Union Company io celebrate Coronation Year bv mcreasiu" the service between "Auckland and Syclney with an average time of three days.