KUMARA WATER RACE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2913, 12 January 1910, Page 70

KUMARA WATER RACE.

FIRST SOD TURNED. GREYMOUTH, January 5. The first sod of the extension of the Kumara (Government) water-race over the Teremakau River to Hayes Terrace was turned to-day by ihe Hon. R. M'Kenzie in the presence of a large concourse of people from all parts of the Coast. The Minister, who received a very hearty reception from the people, with whom he worked on. the diggings 25 to 30 years ago, mentioned in the course of his remarks that the race would cost £14,000 to construct, but would open up a large area of auriferous country, so that the proceeds from sales of water would be such a considerable item that the investment would prove a splendid one for the Government, besides enabling a couple of hundred men to profitably engage in the mining industry, which he intended, as Minister of Pines, to do all in his power to and encourage.

SHIPPING NEWS. MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN-GOING STEAMERS. The Star of Canada, from London via Australian ports, arrived at Auckland on the 4th inst. The Ruahine, from London via Hobarfc, arrived at Wellington on the Bth inst.. after a smart passage. The Indraghiri, from New York via Australian ports, arrived at Auckland on the 9th inst. The Morayshire, from Liverpool for New Zealand ports, arrived at Sydney on the Bth inst. She has 148 passengers on board for New Zealand. The Kia Ora, from Wellington (November 28), arrived at London on the 7th inst. The Waimate, from New Zealand ports (November 16), arrived at London on the 7th inst. The Niw-E.ru, from Wellington, reached London on the 7th inst. The Tokomaru left Wellington for London on the 7th inst. The Delphic, for London, took her departure from Wellington on the Bth inst. TO ARRIVE. AT AUCKLAND. Morayshire, left Liverpool November 13, arrived Sydney January 8. Devon, to leave Liverpool December 11, due February 7. Wakanui, left Liverpool November 27. Marere, left London December 3. Andromeda, left New York December 3. Mamari, left London December 6. Don Crombio, left London January 1. Kumara. left Liverpool December 26; due about February 19. AT WELLINGTON. Star of Scotland, left London September 28; arrived Auckland November 22. Arawa, left London December 14, and Capetown January 1. Buteshire left London December 11. ..-'.. AT LYTTELTON. Ruapehu, left Plymouth December 25. AT DUNEDIN. Auchendale, left New York October 6; arrived at Lyttelton January 6: due early. Karamea (via northern ports), due January 17. Moraysh ; re (via northern ports), due about January 25. Wakanui (via northern ports), about February 2. Star of New Zealand (via northern ports), due about January 21. Kaikoura, left London December 4, and Capetown December 27, for Dunedin direct; due about January 18. Indraghiri (via northern ports), about January 21. Buteshire (via northern ports), about February 20. Aotea, left London January 7; due about end of February, for Dunedin direct. HOMEWARD BOUND. Drayton Grange, left Wellington November 21. lonic, left Wellington December 4, and Rio de Janiero December 29. Opawa, left Wellington December 15. Turakina, left Wellington December 16. Star' of Scotland, left Wellington December 22; Sussex, left Wellington December 23. Clan Ogilvy, left Lyttelton, December 24. Athenie, left Wellington December 31. Waitemata, left Auckland January 1. Tokomaru, left Wellington January 7. Delphic, left Wellington January 8. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. FROM WELLINGTON. Tongariro, January 13. Rakaia, January 22. Swanley, January 27. FROM AUCKLAND. Invertay, early. FKOJI LYTTELTON. Matatua, February 1. FKOli BLUFF. Falls of Nith, January 22.