THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 986, 31 May 1930, Page 2

THE WEATHER

Meteorological observations taken at the Albert Park Observatory at 9 a.m. today by the Government Observer:— Barometer at 9 a.m. today, _9.913in. Barometer at 9 a.m. yesterday, 29. <b4 Air temperature at 9 a.m. today, 56deg. Air temperature at 9 a.m. yesterday, o2 in shade yesterday:— Maximum, 60deg: minimum, 4Sdeg., maximum temperature in sun, l_6deg. Bright sunshine yesterday, 4 hours minutes. . Minimum temperature on grass, 44deg. Direction and force of wind at 9 a.m., SW 2 (light breeze). Velocity wind previous 24 hours, 136 m Weather conditions at 9 a.m., showery. Humidity at 9 a.m.. 88 per cent. Rainfall during previous 24 hours .Oom. Rainfall to date this month, 2. i3in. Average for May, 4.55 in. Days with rain this month, 16. NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS Observations taken at 9 a.m. Station Wind Weather Bar Ther. Cape Maria V.D., S 3. OP 30.36 a 9 Russell W 3, C 30.35 ;>4 Hokianga Heads, S 4, BC • . 30-38 60 Kaipara Sig. Stn.. S 2. CP 30.34 5n Manukau Heads, S 1, C .. Auckland. SW 3, BC .. 30.26 So Tiritiri, SW 3, BC .. .. 53 Kawhia, E 1, BC * Tauranga, Calm, 33 o!v*®o Jo Opotiki, S S B -0.2- 4East Cape, S 3, B 30.19 oO Gisborne, NW - - • |O-|3 44 Cape Egmont, SW C.. oO.JJ Wellington, N 1, B 00.-o 4b Weather indicated by: B, blue sky, be the atmosphere clear or heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds; D, drizzling rain; F? foggv; G, gloomy, dark weather; H, hail. L. lightning; M, misty; O, overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P, passing showers; Q, squally: R, rain continued rain; S, snow; T, thunder: L, ugly, threatening appearance; Z. hazy.

GERMAN LINES PROPOSALS

TO CUT DOWN EXPENSES The new negotiations between the 1-lamburg-Ainerican Line and the North German Lloyd for close co-operation ha\> been practically concluded by a farreaching agreement, which will be th* most important event of its kind in German shipping since the war. states the “Weekly Summary.” This agreement, which, however, must still be ratified by the supervising boards, provides for co-operation over 50 years, though the independence of each company l* formally upheld. The revenues will be distributed equally between the two companies, so that, in fact, all lines will be run in common. There are still some details to be arranged, especially personal organisation questions. Probably a special overhead board of directors will be appointed ois which each of the two companies will be represented by two general directors and an advisory council consisting of the most prominent members of the board? of supervising directors will be created. Apart from this organisation, the boards of administrative and supervising directors of both companes will remain as they are.

The reason for this step by the two large German shipping companies is to promote co-operation and. by so doing to cut down expenses, principally by making better use of the tonnage. Schedules of sailing will Joe drawn up jointly, and it will thus be possible to change the old competitive relations for n more economical arrangement of tonnage. Thus German shipping will be able to compete better with foreign subsidised companies. The development ha* been prepared by a change in the general and banking relations during the pa*: years. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE— The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations tonight:— Auckland: June, Golden Cloud. Norfolk, Ilvington Court, Tofua, Canadian Victor, Surrey, Kent, Tainui, Ruahim, Canadian Commander, Cressington Court, Niagara, Waipahu Plume. Golden Cross, Maunganui, Moeraki, Quercus, Dagfred, Benedick. Chatham Islands: Horda. Weirbank. Wellington: Maori, Wahine, Tamahlne, Arahura, Turakina, Aorangi, Karetu, Ulimaroa, Maui Pomare, Mataroa, Huntingdon, Taranaki, Kairanga, June, Tahiti, Marama. Awarua: Rangitata, Tahiti, Poolta, City of Osaka, Makura, Narbada, Tutanekai. PORT OF ONEHUNGA—ALEXANDER is to sail this afternoon for Nelson and Motueka. ARAPAWA is now expected tomorrow morning from Hokianga. to load for Wanganui. HAUTURU was to leave at noon today for New Plymouth. She return* to Onehunga at 7 a_m. on Tuesday. HOKIANGA is due ia the week-end from Hokianga, and sails on the return trip at 3 p.m. on Monday. ROXAKI left yesterday for Raglan and Kawhia, and should arrive ba ‘-* ® n Tuesday. She sails at 3 p.m. on Wednesday on the return trip. ■ ■ 1 ■