PILLAGING FROM SHIPS
DEGREASE IN THE LOSSES RESULT OF RESTRICTIONS ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received March 14, 8 p.m. A. and N.Z, London, March 13. A sub-committee set up by AngloAustralian shipowners to report on pillaging states that there has been a distinct improvement since August, when the committee made its last report. Ono large company reported its losses through thefts had been greatly reduced since more stringent measures were adopted. Although other firms have not yet analysed the position, it is understood there has been an all-round improvement. The committee emphasises that this does not mean that any relaxation of vigilance is permissible. It also urges heavier punishments on conviction. One of the committee’s most difficult problems is that a section of the public does not regard thefts from steamers or wharves as a serious matter. Figures just received of the pillaging in New Zealand show that in 1924 the loss was 17.100 per 1000 tons of cargo in 1925 15.79 d, in 1926 11.90 d.
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Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1928, Page 9
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