NEW DOCK.
(By Telegraph.) AUCKLAND, Nov. 23. An official test of the pumping machinery at the new Calliope Dock was made to-day by Mr Brrington, prior to its being passed, before a large number of leading utizens. The machinery worked with complete satisfaction, and the dock, which at the start, contained 40,000 tuns of water, was pumped dry in 4| hours. The contract was passed as baring been completed satisfactorily. In a short time the dock will be ready for use.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 4552, 24 November 1887, Page 2
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81NEW DOCK. South Canterbury Times, Issue 4552, 24 November 1887, Page 2
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