of the islanders were protected and, if necessary, a larger steamer should be obtained. Sir A. Ngata said he would agree to referring the paper to the Industries and Commerce Committee. The Maui Pomare was too small to co|>e with the fruit trade and the passenger service. The loss last year on the ship’s trips amounted to about £-1000. The sulisidy which private companies asked for undertaking this trade should not exceed that sum, though he thought they would..ask for moro.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 July 1929, Page 14
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