SHIPPING NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21542, 14 January 1932, Page 6

SHIPPING NEWS

WEATHER REPORT. fPm United press association.) WELLINGTON, January 18. The following is the official weather report at 4 p.m.:— _

WEATHER FORECAST. The following Is the official weather forecast A depression Is crossing the south Tasman Sea, but has decreased In intensity. Indications are for variable winds in the far north; otherwise moderate; northerlles prevailing, and freshening somewhat; seas rising in Cook Strait and south of Cape Egmont; otherwise smooth to moderate; moderate to strong northerly .winds, later backing to west and south-west In the eastern Tasman; seas moderate to rather rough; weather mainly fair, warm, and sultry, but scattered showers In western and far southern districts of the South Island.

ARRIVALS. -Wednesday. January 13. Cumberland, s.s. (8.35 a.m.), 10,937 tons, T. L. Maltby, from Lyttelton. New Zealand Shipping Company, agents. Talroa, s.s. (8.45 a.m.), 7983 tong, E. T. Grayston, from Tlmaru. National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., agents. Calm, B.s. (8.45 a.m.), 892 tons, M'Kenzle, from Wanganui, via ports. H. L. Tapley and Co., agents. Walmarlno; s.s. (1.30 p.m.), 3067 tons, Prosser, from Auckland, via'ports. Union Steam Ship Company, agentVESSELS IN PORT. DestiVessel Prom Berth. nation. Talroa London Pt. Chalmers London Cumberland Lyttelton Pt. Chalmers London Taratahi Bluff Pt. Chalmers Wellingtn Walmarlno Auckland Rattray wf. Auckland Calm Wanganui Rattray wf. Wanganui EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Holmdale, Wanganui, Wellington, to-day. Wakakura (naval ship), Akaroa, Jan. 15. Klnl, Westport, via ports, January 15. Gale, Wanganui, via ports, January 17. Walpahi, Gisborne, Wellington, January 17. Port Waikato, Auckland, via ports, Jan. 18. Karamea, Suva direct, January 19. Narbada, Lyttelton, Tlmaru. January 19. Port Melbourne, Brisbane, Bluff, January 19. Walkoualtl, Newcastle, Sydney, January 19. City of Dunkirk. Lyttelton January 20. Paua (tanker); Wellington, Lyttelton, Jan. 20. Kalmlro, Melbourne, via Bluff, January 20. Matal, Wellington, Lyttelton. January 20 Waiplata, Auckland, via ports, January 20. Canadian Scottish, Wellington. January 21. Poolta, Westport, via ports, January 21. Opawa. Wellington, Lyttelton, January 23. Calm, Wanganui, via ports, January 23. John, Port Waikato, via ports, January 24. Wlngatul, Auckland, via ports, January 29. Ardenvohr, Wellington, Lyttelton, Feb 2. Walmarlno, Auckland, via ports, Feb. 8. Semlranis (tanker), Wellington, Feb. 6. Walnul, Melbourne, via Bluff, February 9. Karepo, Edlthburg, Adelaide, February 9 Otaio, Wellington, Lyttelton, February 9. PROJECTED, DEPARTURES, Cumberland, London, via Panama, to-day. Calm, Wanganui, via ports, to-day. , Holmdale, Wanganui, via ports, to-day. Talaroa, London, Avonraouth, January 15. Klnl, Westport, via ports. January 15. Wakakura (naval ship), Akaroa, January 16. Walmarlno, Auckland, via ports, Jan. 18. Port Waikato, N. Plymouth, Waikato, Jan. 18. Gale, Wanganui, via ports, January 18.' Walpahi, Gisborne, via ports, January 19. Kalmlro, Lyttelton, Wellington, January 20. Narbada, Sydney, via Bluff, January 20. Walkoualtl, Lyttelton, Tlmaru, January 20. City of Dunkirk, Melbourne January 21 Port Melbourne, Plcton, Wellington, Jan. 21. Paua (tanker). Bluff, Lyttelton, Janaury 21. Matal, southern lighthouses, January 21. Canadian Scottish, Lyttelton, January 22. Karamea. Lyttelton Napier. January 22. Poolta, Oamaru, Westport, January 22. Waiplata, Auckland, via ports, January 22. John, Port Waikato, via ports, January 25. Opawa, Tlmaru, Lyttelton, January 26. Wlngatul, Auckland, via ports, January 30. Ardenvohr. Wanganui roadstead Feb. 4. Walnul, Lyttelton, Wellington, February 9. Karepo, Tlmaru, Lyttelton, February 10

OVERSEAS VESSELS FOR OTAGO Narbada (duo January 19).—Left Calcutta December 3 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttel ton, Tlmaru, Dunedin and Bluff, via Penang, Singapore and Samarang; arrived Auckland January 3. Kararaea (due January 19).—Left London December 10 for Suva, Port Chalmers, Lyttelton, and Napier; due Suva January 12. City of Dunkirk (due January 20). —Left New York November' 22 and Newport News Novem her 24 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia, via Gulf nf Mexico ports; arrived Auckland January 10. Canadian Scottish (due January 21).—Left Buenos Aires December 9 for Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin, and Lyttelton: due Auckland January 13. Opawa (due January 23).—Left Liverpool November 28--for Auckland. Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Tlmaru: arrived Auckland January 7. Ardenvohr (due January 28).—Left New York December 15 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Wanganui: due Auckland January 14. Semiranls (due February 6). —Left San Pedro January 4 for Auckland, Wellington, and Dunedin: due Auckland January 30. Otalo (due February 9). —Left Liverpool December 20 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff: due Auckland January 24. Somerset (due February 18).—Left London January 6 for Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff, and Tlmaru: due Lyttelton February 14. Canadian Highlander (due February 21). Left Halifax January 2 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia; due Auckland February 11. FOR NORTHERN PORTS Bisco (tanker), left San Pedro December 10 for Wellington and Auckland, via Australia: due Wellington January 20. Roxen, left Los Angeles December 27 for Auckland and Wellington: due Auckland January 18. Astoria, left Ocean Island January 7 for New Zealand; due Auckland, January 18. Norfolk, left Falmouth December 10 In ballast for New Zealand: due Wellington January 18. Otokla, left San Pedro December 28: due Wellington January 22. Remuera. left Southampton December 18 for Wellington and Auckland: due Wellington January 24.

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Huntingdon, left Falmouth December 21 for New Zealand, In ballast: due on coast January 28. Antlnous, left Tampico December 24, for New Zealand; duo Auckland January 29. Argus, left Cardiff September 15 tor New Zealand: due Wellington January 30. Grace Hanvar (Finnish sailing shop), lefl Seychelles Island October 20 for Auckland; due Auckland end of January ‘ Brisbane Maru, left Mojl December 81 for Wellington and Auckland, via Manila and Australia; duo Wellington February 3. Westmoreland, left Falmouth December 28 for New Zealand. In ballast: due on coast February 5. Otlra, left London January 1 for Auckland and Wellington; due Auckland February 10. Kent, left Antwerp January 6 for New Zealand; due Auckland February 15. PACIFIC MAIL SERVICES. Aorangl, left Auckland January 12 for Vancouver, via Suva and Honolulu: due Vancouver January 29. Niagara, left Vancouver January 6 for Auckland and Sydney, via Honolulu and Suva; due Auckland January 25, and Sydney January 30. Monowal, left Wellington December 29 for San Francisco, via Rarotonga and Papeete: due San Francisco January 15. ■ ' Makura, leaves Sydney January 21 and Wellington January 26 for San Francisco, via Rarotonga and Papeete; due San Francisco February 12. Sonoma, left Los Angeles January 8 for Auckland and Sydney, via Honolulu, Pago Pago, and' Suva; due Auckland January 29. and Sydney February 2. Sierra, leaves Sydney January 19 and Auckland January 23 for San Francisco, via Suva, Pago Pago, and Honolulu; due San Francisco February 10. Ventura, left Auckland January 2 for San Francisco, via Suva, Pago Pago, and Honolulu: due San Francisco January 20. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICES. Ullmaroa, leaves Sydney January 15; due Wellington January 19. Marama, leaves Sydney January 15; due Auckland January 19. Maunganui, arrived Wellington January 12 from Sydney; sails January 15 for Sydney. Walkoualtl, leaves Sydney January 14 for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton and Tlmaru; duo January 20. Kalmlro, leaves Melbourne January 13 for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington; due Dunedin January 19. Karepo, leaves Adelaide January 29 for Dunedin, Tlmaru, Lyttelton, and New Plymouth. ISLAND SERVICES. Tofua, left Auckland December 28 for Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa: leaves Suva January 14 for Auckland. Maul Pomare, leaves Auckland January 27 for Apia and Niue Island to load fruit for Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington, And Auckland. Hlkurangl, leaves Auckland early In January for Norfolk Island. Morlnda left Auckland January 7 for Norfolk Island, Lord Howe Island, and Sydney: due Sydney January 15. Karetu, left Auckland January 12 for Sydney, thence to Fiji and Auckland.

TO SAIL FOR OVERSEAS PORTS. Anglo-Canadian, loads at New Zealand ports In January and February for Dunkirk, London and Hull. Ardenvohr, wads at New Zealand ports during February and March for London. Dunkirk and Hull. Cumberland, leaves Port Chalmers January 14 for London, via Panama. Canadian Scottish, leaves Lyttelton January 25 for New York, Boston, and Halifax. Hcrmlnius, leaves Auckland January 30 for London, via Panama and Kingston. Hertford, leaves Wellington January 21 for London and Avon mouth, via ?anama. Matakana, leaves Napier January 25 for London, via Panama and Kingston (Jamaica) Mahana, leaves Bluff February 10 for London, via Panama and Kingston. Norfolk, leaves Auckland February 3 for London and west of England ports, via Panama. Opawa, leaves Lyttelton February 6 for London and west of England ports via Cape Horn and Dakar. Pakeha, leaves Wellington January 18 for Southampton and London via Panama ano Kingston Port Fremantle, leaves Wanganui wadsteao January 30 for London, via Cape Horn and Dakar. Pott Caroline, leaves Auckland February 13 for London, via Cape Horn and Montevideo. Port Melbourne, leaves Auckland February 4 for London, via Cape Horn and Montevideo. Rangitane leaves Wellington January ,h< tor Southampton and London, via Panama. Talroa, leaves Port Chalmers January 15 for London and Avonmnuth via Panama and Kingston (Jamaica) Talnui, leaves Wellington February 10 for Southampton and London, via Panama and Kingston. Westmoreland, loads at New Zealand ports during February for London. LOADING FOR NEW ZEALAND. Benholm, leaves New York February 22 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Canadian Victor, to leave Buenos alres, January 18 for Bluff. Dunedin, Lyttelton Wei llngton, Napier and Auckland Canadian Cruiser, leaves Halifax February 27 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton. Tlmaru, Dunedin, and Australia. Cornwall, leaves Liverpool January 30 for Auckland. Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers. City of Lincoln, leaves New York January 8 for Auckland. Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Coptic, leaves London February 10 for Dunedin and Lyttelton; due Dunedin March 14. Haurakl, leaves Los Angeles March 12 for Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia. Golden West, leaves Los Angeles February 2 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Tlmaru, and Dunedin. Golden Coast, leaves Los Angeles March 1 for Auckland. Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Golden Cross, leaves Los Angeles April 1 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Tlmaru, and Dunedin. Middlesex, leaves Antwerp February o for Auckland, Wellington, and New Plymouth.

Orari. leaves Liverpool February 20 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Bluff. lonic, leaves London February 24 for Auckland and Wellington: due Auckland April 6. Kia Ora, leaves London February 10 for Port Chalmers, Lyttelton, New Plymouth and Nelson. Wirrabooka leaves Los Angeles Januan 20 tor Auckland and Wellington Port Hobart, leaves Liverpool Alarch 12 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton. Tlmaru and Dunedin. Port Alma leave London January 20 for Suva, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and New Plymouth. Port Hunter, leaves New York January 30 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Rangltlki. leaves Southampton January 15 for Wellington and Auckland. Ruahlne. leaves Southampton February 12 for Auckland and Wellington. Tongariro, to leave London December 31 for Lyttelton, Dunedin and Bluff. Tamaroa, leaves Southampton January 29 for Wellington and Auckland, Walruna. leaves Los Angeles January 15 for Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin. Melbourne and Sydney. Walkawa, leaves Los Angeles February 15 for Papeete, Auckland. Wellington. Dunedin, and Australia. Waihemo, leaves Los Angeles April 12 for Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin, and Australia. Zealandlc, to leave Liverpool January 9 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. AUCKLAND, January 13.—Arrived: H.M.S. Laburnum (5.10 p.m.), from Uaurakl Gulf; Canadian Scottish (7.30 p.m.), from Buenos Aires. —Sailed: Pakebu (6.40 p.m.), for Wellington; City of Dunkirk (6.50 a.m.), for Wellington; Matarda (7.20 a.m.). for London.

WELLINGTON, January 13.—Arrived; Rangatlra (7 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Gale (3.15 p.m.), from Lyttelton.—Sailed: Rotorua (noon), for London; IJangatlra (7.50 p.m.), for Lyttelton. LYTTELTON. January 13.—Arrived : Wahlne (6.45 a.m.), from Wellington; John (10.15 a.m.), from Tlmaru; Totara (10.20 a.m.), from Westport. Sailed: Rangltane (3.25 p.m.), for Auckland; John (6.15 p.m.), for Wellington; Wahlne (8.15 p.m.), for Wellington. OAMARU, January 13. —Arrived; Wingatul (6 a.m.), from Dunedin. SUVA, January 13.—Arrived: Tofua, from 4pia; Karamea, from London. PANAMA, January 11.—Arrived: Northumberland, from Napier. ANTWERP, January 11.—Sailed; Port Alma, for London to load for New Zealand. LONDON, January 11. —Arrived: Port Fairy, from Auckland. The Waimarino arrived yesterday from Auckland, via ports, and was berthed at the Rattray street wharf to discharge and load general cargo. She is timed to sail on Monday for Tlmaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, and Auckland. Tlie Calm, which arrived yesterday from Wanganui, via ports. Is timed to sail this evening for Tlmaru and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington, Picton, and Wanganui. The Holmdalo Is due at Dunedin this morning from Wellington to discharge and load general cargo. She Is timed to sail to-night for Oaraaru, Tlmaru, and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington, Picton, and Wanganui. The Kinl is due at Dunedin to-morrow from Westport and Greymouth, via ports, to discharge coal and load general cargo. She is timed to sail to-morrow night for Wellington, Nelson, New Plymouth, and Westport, via ports. The Walpahl will load general cargo at Dunedin on Monday and sail on Tuesday for Napier and Qisoborne, via ports. The Danish motor. ship Astoria left Ocean Island for Auckland on January 7. The vessel has a full cargo of 7725 tons of phosphates, all of which will be unloaded at Auckland. She Is due at the northern port on January IS. ( After being laid up at Auckland during the holidays, the Walmoa resumed running on Tuesday, when she sailed for Gisborne and Napier. The motor liner Rangltane was to leave Lyttelton yesterday for Auckland. She will continue loading at Auckland, Tokomaru Bay, and Napier, and will proceed to Wellington for final loading. The Rangltane is to sail from Wellington on January 30 for Southampton and London, via Panama. The Shaw, Savill. and Albion liner Mahana Is to load at New Plymouth, Wellington, Tlmaru, Lyttelton, and Bluff. She Is due at Lyttelton about February 2, and Is to sail finally from Bluff on February 10 for London, via Panama and Kingston. The Hertford Is to sail from Wellington on January 21 for London and west coast ports of the United Kingdom. The tanker Ampullarla, from Singapore with the oil barge Shell in tow, arrived at Wellington on Tuesday. The Shaw, Savill Company advises that the Pakeha is now’ duo at Wellington to-morrow from Auckland, to complete her Homeward loading. She is scheduled to clear Wellington finally next Monday for Southampton and London, via the Panama canal and Kingston. The Shaw, Savill steamer Matakana arrived at New Plymouth on Monday from Dunedin to continue her Homeward loading. She is due at Wellington to-day for further loading, and Is to sail to-morrow for Tlmaru and Napier, to complete. The vessel Is scheduled to clear Napier finally on January 25 for London, via the Panama canal and Kingston. The Kallngo la to load at Bdithburg,. Adelaide, and Melbourne for Auckland, Portland, and Wellington. The Gabriella, at present laid up at Sydney, Is to leave there to-morrow for Newcastle to complete loading for Napier.

CUMBERLAND LOADING WOOL. The Federal line steamer Cumberland arrived at the George street wharf, Port Chalmers yesterday morning from Lyttelton to complete Homeward loading. She Is lifting a consignment of wool at this port. The Cumberland Is to sail to-day for London, via the Panama canal. ROTORUA FOR ENGLAND. Carrying passengers, mails, and cargo, the New Zealand Shipping Company’s liner Rotorua left Wellington yesterday for Southampton and London, via Panama. WAINUI TO RESUME. The Union Company advises that the Walnul, at present laid up at Wellington for annual overhaul and survey. Is to leave the northern port on January 23 for Melbourne to load for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington. OPAWA LEAVES AUCKLAND. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s motor liner Opawa left Auckland on Tuesday for Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Tlmaru to complete unloading cargo from west coast ports of Great Britain. PORT MELBOURNE TO LOAD. Messrs J. W. Swift and Co. advise that the C. and D, Lino steamer Port Melbourne is due at Port Chalmers about January 20 from Australia and Bluff to load products for England. She will sail later for Plcton, Wellington, and Auckland to complete loading. The Port Melbourne Is scheduled to sail Anally from Auckland on February 4 for London, via Capo Horn and Montevideo. OTAIO FROM LIVERPOOL. The motor ship Otaio Is duo at Auckland about January 24 from Liverpool, via the Cape of Good Hope. She will discharge at Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff. PASSENGERS BY THE MAKURA. The B.M.S. Makura, which arrived at Wellington on Monday morning from San Francisco, via ports, brought the following passengers for New Zealand First class (landing): From San Francisco and Papeete—Mr W. E. Browne, Mr E. E. Gardiner, Mrs F. B. Jepson, Mr E. Guild, Mrs C. Hey wood; from Rarotonga—Judge H. F. Ayson, Mr C. A. Mooney, Mrs C. A. Mooney. Second class (landing): From San Francisco—Mrs I. M. Bennett, Mr P. Drummond, Mr A. H. Mitchell*, Miss N. Turner, Mr E. H. Wedderspoon, Miss E. Wolllams: from Rarotonga—Mr H. Scott, Mrs Scott, Master Scott, Mrs S. L. Charters, Miss L. Argue; and 12 third class. KOMATA RECOMMISSIONING. The Union Company’s steamer Komata, which for many years carried passengers and cargo between Wellington and Westport, and which has been laid up for several months, has been recommissioned, and Is to sail from Wellington to-day for Westport. The vessel has accommodation for 40 passengers. During the time the Komata has been laid up passengers from Wellington for Westport have had to travel via Nelson or via Lyttelton. MAUI POMARE’S PASSENGERS. The Government motor ship Maul Pomare, which arrived at* Wellington early on Saturday morning from Apia and Niue Island, brought the following passengers from Apia; Mrs M. Moloney, Mr H. H. Gibson, Mr N. C. Sanderson, Mrs L. D. Edle, Mrs K. S. HufragelBethan, Mrs K. Hufragel-Bethan, Misses E. anad T. and Master K. Hufragel-Bethan. From Niue: Mrs E. M. Hamilton, Mr H. Hamilton, Misses A. M. and M., and Master H. Hamilton.

WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. The following vessels were reported last night to be within range of the undermentioned wlre--16 Auckland I .—.Aorangi, Ardenvohr, Astoria, Cabarlta, Canadian Scottish, City of Dunkirk, Karotu, H.M.S. Laburnum, Mataroa, Maul Pomare, Pakeha, Sorachl Marti, Tofua, H.M.S. Veronica. Wellington.—Ampullaria, Canadian Challenger, ■ Herminlus, Huntingdon, Makura, Niagara, Norfolk, Opawa, Port Fremantle, Raugatlra, Rangltata, Raranga, Rcmpera, Rotorua, Tamahlne, Wahinc, Witte Zee, Zwarte Zee. Awarua.—Bendigo, Canadian Transporter, Cathay, Haurakl, Kalmlro, Karepo, Mongolia, Monowai. EXAMINATION RESULTS. The following were successful In the examinations conducted by the Marine Department during December: — Mate, home trade: Mr R. K. Entwhlstle. Pleasure yacht master In New Zealand waters: Mrs A. E. Richmond, Mr R. H. Webb. First-class engineer, steam: Mr D. R. Wilson. Second-class engineer, steam: Mr W. Maskoll. Third-class engineer, steam: Mr L. W. Brown. Second-class engineer, oil; Mr J. H. Hunter. Oil engineer, restricted limits: Messrs A. J. Jones, S. B Jones, I. S. A. Hamilton, W. B. Macintosh, L. O. Ogllvy, K. J. Braid, J, J. E. Cross, H. A. Pollock, R. F. Tarlton, and E. D. M'Farlane. TAIUOA LOADING FOR ENGLAND. The Shaw, Savlll, and Albion steamer Talroa arrived yesterday morning from Tlmaru and was berthed at the George street wharf, Port Chalmers, to load wool and other products. The Talroa came out from England in ballast, and loaded products at northern ports. She is to sail to-morrow morning for London, Avonmoulh, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via the Panama canal and Kingston. Captain E. T. Grayson, late chief officer of the motor ship Karamea, Is In command of the Talroa, and his officers are: Chief, Mr T. T. Oliver; second, Mr O. L. Almond; third, Mr W. Thowless; fourth, Mr L. B. Miller; wireless operator, Mr J. B. Cleave; surgeon, Mr I. Frazer; chief engineer, Mr W, Moore; second, Mr 0. Walker: third, Mr W. Fowler; fourth, Mr W. Yen; fifth, Mr F. Bullock; sixth, Mr J. Whittle; seventh, Mr J. Bowman; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr W. Richardson; second, Mr J. Beedcll. CARGO FROM PACIFIC COAST. Messrs 11. L. Tapley and Co. announce the following projected sailings of Oceanic and Oriental Line steamers from Los Angeles with Pacific coast cargo:— Golden West, loaves Los Angeles February 1 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Tlmaru, and Dunedin: due Auckland February 27 and Dunedin March 11. Golden Coast, loaves Los Angeles March 1 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; due Auckland March 27 and Dunedin April 8. aiii Golden Cross, leaves Los Angeles April I for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Tim am, and Dunedin; due Auckland April 27 and Dunedin May XI.

Golden Cloud, leaves Los Angeles April 30 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; due Auckland May 26 and Dunedin June 5. PERSONAL ITEMS. Captain C. W. Ostenfeld has taken command of the Kallngo, which recommissioned at Sydney last week, and his deck officers are: — Chief, Mr H. Lee; second, Mr D. Munro; third, Mr C. E. Carter. Captain C. G. Turner is taking temporary command of the Gabriella at Sydney this week. Captain G. B. Corby has taken command of the Karepo, and his deck officers will be: — Chief, Mr P. B. Ryan; second, Mr D. Luckett; third, Mr J. V. Broadhouse. Captain E. R. Lowe has been appointed master of the Wlngatul, and his officers will bo:—Chief, Mr G. W. Evans; second, Mr R. D. Brcbner; third, Mr J. Forbes. The Totara recommissioned at Wellington on January 7, with Captain F. J. G. Warren as master, Mr P. C. Williams Is mate, and Mr B. C. Roberts second mate. Mr D. M. Keith has rejoined the Aorangl as chief officer, and Mr E. M. Anderson has reverted to second officer, relieving Mr R. N. Turner for holiday leave. Mr W. Cole has relieved Mr W. J. Hill as second officer of the Rangatlra, for holidays. Mr C. Burgess has rejoined the Narbada as chief officer, relieving Mr J. B. Warwick, who has transferred to the Hauraki In a similar capacity, relieving Mr H. A. Brocket! for holidays.

Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island—S.E., light air. blue sky 29.88 — Cape Marla —Calm, detached clouds, moderate seas 29.94 74 Auckland—W.N.W., gentle breeze, blue sky .. .. .. .. .. .. •• 29.89 73 East Cape—S.B., light air, overcast, smooth seas 29.95 71 Cape Bgmont—N.W., slight breeze, detached clouds, moderate seas 29.87 67 Napier—N.E., moderate breeze. blue sky, moderate seas .. .. 29.90 68 Farewell Spit—N., light air, blue sky, smooth seas 29.89 72 Stephen Island—W., slight breeze. blue sky, smooth seas .. .. 29.88 68 Wellington—N.N.W., light air, cloudy, smooth seas .. 29.86 67 Cape Campbell—N.E., moderate breeze, detached clouds, rough 29.85 78 Greymouth—S.W., slight breeze, detached clouds, moderate 29.93 63 Akaroa Light—B., gentle breeze. blue sky, moderate seas .. .. 29.81 66 ' Nugget Point—N., fresh breeze. detached clouds, moderate seas 29.73 59 Puysegur Point —I7., strong breeze, overcast, ugly sky, moderate 29.60 63 Chatham Islands—S.W., moderate breeze, overcast, smooth seas 29.86 60 Sydney (9 a.m.)—S.S.E., fresh breeze, overcast 29.80 — Hobart—N.W., gentle breeze, overcast 29.86 —