SHIPPING NEWS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3115, 26 November 1913, Page 59

SHIPPING NEWS.

MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN-GOING STEAMERS. The Kaipara, from Liverpool (September 20), via Sydney, arrived at Auckland on the 19th inst. The Turakina, from London (October 8), arrived at Port Chalmers on the 21st inst., and sailed for Timaru on the 23rd, when after discharging portion of her cargo, she will return to Dunedin to further discharge Dunedin cargo. The Whakatano, from Montreal, arrived at Melbourne on the 22nd inst., en route to Now Zealand ports. The Indrapura, from London, arrived at Melbourne on the 24th inst., en route to New Zealand ports. The Athenic left Wellington for London on the 18th inst. The Arawa, from London (October 11), loft Hobart on the 21st inst. en route to Now Zealand ports. The Rotorua left London for New Zealand ports on the 21st inst. OVERSEA VESSELS TO ARRIVE. AT AUCKLAND. Zealandic, left Liverpool October 4. Frankmount, loft London October 4. Waiwera, left London October 4. Hurunui, left Liverpool Octdber 25. Woglinde, left New York October 27. Makarini, left London November 1. Star of Ireland, left New York November 4. Otaki, left London November 7. Chenieton, felt New York November 6. AT WELLINGTON. Zealandic, left Liverpool October 4. Sturmfels, left New York September 5; left Auckland November 24. Tongariro, left London September 6; arrived Auckland October 30. Muritai, left London September 11; arrived Auckland November 4. Kaipara, left Liverpool September 20; arrived Auckland November 19. Arawa, loft London October 11, left Hobart November 21. Ruapehu, left London October 25. Rakaia, left London October 25. Hurunui, left Liverpool October 25. Woglindc, left Now York October 27. Star of Ireland, left New York November 4. Tainui, left London November 7. Otaki. left London November 7. Chenieton, loft New York November 6. Mamari, left London November 15, AT LTTTKLTOW. Mimiro, left New York August 11; arrived Wellington November 15. Sturmfcls, left New _ York September 5; left Auckland November 24. Kaipara, left Liverpool September 20; arrived Auckland November 19. Turakina, left London October 8. Arawa, left London October 11 ; left Hobart November 21. left London .. October 25. Rakaia, left London October 25. Woglindc, left Now York October 27. Star of Ireland, loft Now York November 4. Chomston, left Now York November 6. Mamari, left I/ondon November 15. Rotorua, left London November 21. AT DUNEDIN. Dorset, loft Liverpool August 23; arrived Lyttelton November 21. _ Mimiro, left New York August 11; arrived Wellington November 15. Sturmfels, left New' York September 5; left Auckland November 24. Kaipara, left Liverpool September 20; arrived Auckland November 19; due December 7. Woglindc, left New York October 27. Star of Ireland, left New York November 4. Chenieton, left New York, November 6. Mamari, left London November 15. OUTWARD BOUND. Ruapehu left Lyttelton October 16. Athenic, left Wellington November 18. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. moil WELLINGTON. Rimutaka, early. Corinthio. November 27. Romuera, December 11. Ruahine, January 8. Rotorua, February 5. Tokomaru, January 7. Kaipara, December 11. Whakatano, January 8. ARRIVAL OF THE TURAKINA. ' After several weeks of inaction the arrival of a direct Homo steamer has become quite an event, consequently there was a goodly crowd on the George street pier, Port Chalmers, when the New Zealand Shipping Company’s liner Turakina came up the harbour on Friday morning from London direct. She came right up to the wharf, and as soon as she was fast Dr Hodges, health officer, went on lioard to examine all hands. All being W'ell on board the Turakina eho was granted pratique, and shortly afterwards her passengers began to come ashore to have a look at their new surroundings. The Turakina loft London on October 8. She called at Teneriffe and Capetown for coal, and left tb*> Liter port on October

30 for Dunedin direct. The voyago wai. entirely uneventful, and the weather was favourable throughout, with the exception of several wot days. The Royal Artillery Band was amongst the passengers, who were favoured with choice musio almost daily, and several orchestra! concerts were also given by the band during the voyage, which proved a very .pleasant one indeed. The Turakina brought 22 saloon passengers in addition to the 46 rren comprising the band, besides 102 third class passensei's for all ports. Her live stock included several dogs, six red deer hinds and one stag for Dunedin, a pair of polled Angus bulls for Murray, Roberts and Co., and four pigs for Pyn® and Co., Christchurch. The health of all on board was excellent during the trip, which was completed witaout any untoward event of any description. Captain V. C. White-Parsons is still in command of the '3'urakina., and has associated with him the following officers:—Mr S. W. Vine (chief), Mr P. J. Ballard (second), Mr W. Murphy (third). Mr d. H, Thomas (fourth). Mr E. G W cotton k in charge of the engine department,' hl« assistants being Mr I). Corbett (second), Mr A. K. Wilson (third), Mr J. Slater (fourth), Mr W. Getnmell (fifth), Mr J. R. Jeffery (sixth). Mr R. Good is in charge of the refrigerating machinery, hi» assistant being Mr F. Batlcy. and Mr F. R. Harvey is electrician. Mr W. PouUford is wireless operator, and Mr G. W. Fraser steward in charge. Dr W. R. Redman. M.R.C.S., L.M. (of Picton), ia ship’s surgeon. The Turakina brought 5100 tons of general cargo for Dunedin, the remainder of her cargo being consigned to Timaru and Lvttelton. The vessel will remain *4 Port Chalmers in the meantime, owing to the strike.