SHIPPING NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22910, 18 June 1936, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS

OTAGO DAILY TIMES WEATHER REPORT

Reading, of self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office. Dunedin, up to midnight on Wednesday, June I 7 (standard time)

WEATHER REPORT. (Per United Frees Association.) WELLINGTON, June 17. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m.:— Bar. Tbcr. Norfolk Island—W., strong breeze, detached clouds 30.07 64 Cape Marla—S.W.. high wind, clouds, ugly, rough seas ~ 29.9 jj 8 Auckland—S.W., gentle breeze, dotacned clouds so o< East Capo—S., strong breeze. cloudy, squalls, rough seas .. -J-»9 >*4 Gisborne—S.W., fresh br.. overcast, squalls, showery, moderate seas .. 29.65 52 Chateau Tongariro—N., light air, blue sky .. .• -••• ~ Cape Egniont—S., slight br., blue sky. moderate swell 29.(7 oNapler—S., fresh breeze, detached clouds, moderate seas 29.67 Wanganui—S.W.. light air. blue ro sky, moderate seas 29.80 oFarewell Spit—S.W., light air. blue skv, smooth seas -9.(3 oj Stephen Island—W.N.W.. gentle br, blue sky, smooth seas ... *9.(8 4J Wellington—Calm, blue sky, moderate swell .. .. .... 29.74 43 Cape Campbell—N., moderate br., blue sky. rough seas 29.70 48 Westport—S.W., light air, cloudy, slight seas 29.78 52 Greymouth—E„ slight breeze, detached clouds, moderate seas 29.(7 50 Akaroa Light—N.. gentle breeze. blue sky, moderate seas 29.60 44 Nugget Point—N., slight breeze, cloudy, moderate swell .. .. *9.in 40 Bluff—N.N.W., gentle breeze, ■ blue sky, smooth seas ... .. -0.40 40 Puysegur Point—N.W., gale, overcast, misty rain, lightning and thunder, rough seas Z9.al 46 Chatham Islands—S.E.. strong br, cloudy, rough seas .. .. 29.53 oO Sydney—W., slight breeze, blue sky •• .. ... w Hobart—W.N.W., moderate breeze, cloudy 3009 56 WEATHER FORECAST. The following Is the official weather foreA deep depression still lies to the east of the North Island, but Its after-effects have been modified by a series of secondary depressions advancing across the south Tasman Sea. one of which is now moving on to southern New Zealand: an anti-cyclone covers Australia and the north Tasman Sea. Indications are for: Winds—Strong, but decreasing southwesterly north of New Plymouth and Napier; elsewhere north-westerly to westerly, backing shortly again In places to south-westerly; moderate but Increasing, especially about Cook and Fovennx Straits. Seas—New Zealand Wafers—Rough between Castlepolnt and East Capo, but decreasing: rough also north of Cape Egmpnt and about Foveaux Strait: elsewhere moderate, but rising south of Capo Egmont.—Eastern Tasman SeaModerate to strong west to south-west winds, with rather rough to rough seas. Weather —Pair at first In the eastern districts of the South Island, and Improving on the east coast of the North Island: otherwise weather changeable, with scattered showers, especially In western areas: some hall probable In the far south and south-west; temperatures cold.

WAITAKI TO SAIL. The Waltakl Is now to sail this morning for Bluff and Melbourne. WAIRUNA WITH PHOSPHATES. With a full cargo of phosphates from Nauru Island, the JJnlon Company’s Wntruna Is due at Auckland on June 21. MATAROA AT WELLINGTON. The Shaw, Savill vessel Mataroa was expected to reach Wellington last evening from Southampton to discharge malls and allow passengers to disembark. She was to sail again for Lyttelton to commence discharge, and Is duo here on Thursday of next week. - CANADIAN CRUISER. 11. L, Taplcy and Co. advise that the Canadian Cruiser will call at Bluff before coming to Dunedin. She Is due hero on July 2 to discharge cargo from Halifax and other Atlantic ports. MANUKAU BEACONS. The Marine Department advises that the lighted loading beacons In the new main channel, Mamikau Bar, are now In line, bearing 074 degrees, and lead through the new channel which has formed half a mile northward of the old one. The rear beacon Is now the centre of the signal man’s house. MARIPOSA’S PASSENGERS. . The Matson llnCr Mariposa, which reached Auckland last Friday morning from San Francisco and Los Angeles, via Honolulu, Pago Pago, and Suva, brought the following passengers for New Zealand:— , ~ First class: Mr G. Black. Mrs G. Black, Mr A. C. Cheater, Mr F. R. Comettl, Mr C. Daniels, •Mr J. S. Emanuel, Mrs J. S. Emanuel, Mrs L. F. Garnett, Master H. Garnett, Mrs W. S. Graham, Mias A. E. Graven, Mrs C. L. Harris, Miss E. L. Hcllaby, Miss F. Hellaby, Consul M. Hcrold, Mrs C. Herold, Mr R. J. Hooper, Mrs M. Kav, Miss J. Kerr. Mr L. Leber, Mr A. O. Legatt, Mr A. E. Pearce, Mrs A. E. Pearce, Miss W. L. Phi In, Mr C. A. Rich, Mr P. B. Robertson, Mrs C. Rallery. Mr L. Stohr, Mr J. Taylor. Mr E. E. \nilc, Mr C. R. S. Woollams. Mrs C. R. S. Wool ams. Cabin class: Miss A. E. Anderson, Miss R. M. c. Barclav, Mias E. Bray. Mr C. F, Browne, Mrs ,T. p. Crowther. Mr P. B. Desmond, Mrs P. B. Desmond, Mr M. Gluclna. Miss J. Mr .. B. James, Mrs A. H. Jensen, Mias 11. Jensen, Miss N. Jensen, Miss B. M. Garvey, Miss E. Hopewell. Mrs P. Kesaelson. Mrs R- Lcber, M ss A. Leber, Miss D. Longvllle, Mrs F. B. Lund, Mr F. S. Marden. Master W. Marden, Master . I. Mardcn. Master P. Marden, Mr J- MchdUe Mr B. A, Miller, Mrs R. A. Miller. Elder K. Pendleton, Mr W. Raynor, Mrs A. Robinson, Mr W. Schmeedlng. Miss M. Rtnlnmctz. Miss A. H. Tullock, Mrs C. K. Turner.

ARRIVALS. Wednesday, June 17. Holmdale, s.s. (9.40 a.m.), 681 tons, Topland, from Wanganui, via ports. Keith Ramsay, agent. _ „ Taraatea, s.s. (2.30 p.m.), 131 tons, Hamilton. from Bluff. Walplata, s.s. (2.30 p.m.). 2828 tons. Whitefield, from Auckland, via ports. Union Steam Ship Company agent. DEPARTURES. Wednesday. June 17. Parracombc, s.s. (7.30 a.m.). 4968 tons. Hart, for Westport and Townsville. Norfolk, s.s. (3.40 p.m.), 10.948 tons, M'Nish, for Bluff, , , Holmdale. s.s. (11 p.m.), 6SI tons, Copland, for Wanganui, via ports. Walplata. s.s. (10 p.m.), 2826 tons. Whitefield, for Bluff. VESSELS IN PORT LAST NIGHT. DestlVesscl From Berth nation Southland Bluff Pi. Ch’mers Laid up Waltakl Wellington Pt. Ch’mers Bluff Tamatea Bluff Birch at wf. Pt. Ch’mers SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. AUCKLAND, June 17.—Arrived: Wanganella (9 a.m.), from Sydney; Ruahine (1.20 p.m.), from Wellington: Poolta (4.33 p.m.), from Greymouth. Sailed: H.M.S. Leith (10.30 a.m.), for Nukualofa; H.M.S. Wellington (10.30 a.m.), for Lauloka. WELLINGTON, June 17. —Arrived: Gale (7.10 a.m.). from Lyttelton; Marama (8.15 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Totara (3 p.m.), from Greymouth: Tekoa (4.55 p.m.), from Wanganui; Mataroa (7.20 p.m,), from Southampton. Sailed; Holmlca, ex Parera (1 p.m.), for I'lcton; Holmglen (3.10 p.m.), for Dunedin; Gale (6 p.m.), for Wanganui; Rata (6.30 p.m.), for Napier; Marama (7.30 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Mataroa (10 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Storm (10 p.m.), for Greymouth. LYTTELTON, June 17.—Arrived: Karetu (3.10 a.m.), from Dunedin; Maori (7.15 a.m.), from Wellington; Walmarlno (7.45 a.m.), from Tlmaru. Sailed: Port Huon (4 p.m.), for Bluff; Maori (8.43 p.m.). for Wellington. BLUFF, June 17.—Arrived: Klwltea (11.20 a.m.), from Dunedin. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. The following vessels were expected to bo within range of the undermentioned wireless stations last night:— Auckland. —Matal, H.M.S. Leith, H.M.S. Wellington. Walpahl, Walruna. Athclvlscount. Kclfuku Mam, Slmonsidc. Wlegand. Wellington.—Maori. Marama, Tamahlne, H.M.S. Achillea. Nucula, Abel Tasman, Kallngo, Kckerangu, Maid Pomare. Akaroa, British Governor, Canadian Britisher, Empire Star, Mataroa, Port Adelaide. Port Dunedin. Tamaroa, Tekoa. Walrangl, W. B. Walker, Walwera. Awarua. —Kalranga. Knrepo, Klwltea, Makurn. Maunganul. Trlona, Waltakl. Norfolk, Parraeorabe,- Port Huon, Slrathnaver. Chatham Islands. —South Sea. COASTWISE MOVEMENTS.' Holmdale, which arrived here yesterday morning, sailed late last night for Wellington, Plcton, and Wanganui, via ports. Karu Is to sail to-day for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Oamaru, Tlmaru. and X,yttelton. , Walplata arrived at Dunedin yesterday afternoon, and sailed last night for Bluff. She will return on Saturday to load out for Wellington and Auckland, via Tlmaru and Lyttelton. Holmglen. which has been delayed at Wellington bv rain, is now expected here to-mor-row morning to load and sail for Port Waikato, via ports. Walnut Is due here on Sunday, and Is to salt on Monday for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. for Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Oamaru, and is due here on June 28. NORFOLK SAILS. The Norfolk sailed from Port Chalmers for Bluff to continue Homeward loading. She will complete at Lyttelton, Wellington New Plymouth, and Auckland, and will sail finally on July 14 for London and West Const ports. PARHACOMBE’S DEPARTURE. The Parracombe, having completed discharge of her phosphate cargo at Kavcnsbouruc, sailed vesterdav (horning for Westport for bunkers. She will later proceed to Townsville to load sugar for MontrcaL