THE MAHENO.

Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14284, 13 December 1916, Page 4

THE MAHENO.

DELAYED AT ALJ3ANY.

DUE AT AUCKLAND NEXT TUESDAY.

[United Pjress Association.]

Christchuroh, Dec. 11. J, 116 Hon. James Allen stated to-day , Ihe Maheno wiU be a few days late m among m the Dominion. I very much regret having to say tins," added Mr Allen, "but the vessel was held up through not being able to secure coal at Albany, and it was not until our collier arrived from New Zealand that the sick and wounded on board were able to proceed, on their, way home; We cad everything;we;could- in, tfos matter oft isendin^ a- collier without r any delay as^sooii as we iearnt the Maheno could obtain no coal, at Albany. The Maheno s first-New. Zealand port willvbe f Q^ kl. a»f v , wi»ere she is due on the Aytn mst.