EARLY SHIPPING DAYS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17037, 10 May 1923, Page 7

EARLY SHIPPING DAYS.

VOYAGES FROM THE OLD COUNTRY.

TALES OF THE EMIGRANT v SHIPS. b The romance and some of the s hardships of the early shipping 11 days of New Zealand are recalled c in the series of articles now being published by the " Star ” relating t to the early shipping days. r Many people are interested in the subject, as there are still many old c identities with us, while thousands s of citizens of the Dominion are * descended from the old stock which braved the voyages in the sailers of p the 'fifties, 'sixties and 'seventies. c The article printed to-day consists c of extracts from the early files. 1 THE RQEH AMPTON. From th© “Lyttelton Times,” March ! 10, 1858. The Rcehampton, long expected, ar- <■ rived in harbour on Sunday afternoon. 5 the 118th day from Gravesend. She ( put in at the Cape for four days, thus t considerably adding to the length of her i but rendering it additionally \ pleasant t-o The emigrants on board, j Her passengers nuinlwr equal to 108 * < adults, but among them are many 1 children. All are in perfect health, 1 and neither birth nor death occurred on board. All unite in speaking in i the highest terms of Captain Candler < and hi 3 crew. 1 APPRECIATION OF CAPTAIN. , From the “ Lvttelton Times,” March 13, 1858. The barque Rochainpton. ‘ Dear Sir.—We the undersigned cabin passengers by the good ship Roeha mp ton from Don don 1o the Can tor- , bury Settlement, New Zealand. have , much pleasure in presenting Captain , Candler this letter expressive of our . thanks and truly good feeling towards him for his very kind attention on all , occasions during the passage, well knowing he lias done his best by every exertion in his power, through every little difficulty, to please and oblige, an 1 we do not think either cabin or , steerage passengers could find the slightest fault with his uniform good management. We have been united as one happy family the wholi time, thanks to the pleasing manner and good temper of on*- worthy Captain, -ind we wish him every success through life which he juttiv deserves: —Matilda Dam pier. Ciosiegh Dam pier, H. E. Dampier, T. R Brandon, Captain H. M’s S., Mary Ann Brandon. Susen D. Brandon, Archibald W. Brandon, Anna Brandon I, E. H. Brandon, Margaret Morrison, James Morrison, Georgina E. Brandon. Sir, —We. the undersigned passengers and settlers by the ship Roebampton, for Canterbury, New Zealand, have much pleasure in expressing our thanks and satisfaction to Captain Candler, whose kindness and attention throughout the passage we have duly received, and which has been fully appreciated. (Signed by Charles Prebble and fifty-six steerage passengers.) MAKING FOR KAIAPOI. The little steamer Planet has made her maiden trips to the- 'Waimakariri and the Heathcote during the week. Her departure for the To-rmer river wow delayed for one day in consequence of the tides nor being suitable for crossing the bar on Monday. The next morning, however, she left the jetty at a little before eight o’olock with a. considerable number of passenger*, and their luggage. Several immigrants just arrived by the Roeliampton took the opportunity of transporting themselves in tins convenient manner to Jvaiapoi. The day commenced with a strong breeze from the eastward, and rain, while everything was thickly covered with fog. In fact, the weather was ns unpropitious as it well could be for the trial trip. The Planet steamed on against all obstacles with great success, and, crossing the Waimakariri bar without touching or stopping. arrived at Frazer’s wharf in just four hours from Lyttelton. Here she landed her passengers and cargo. ARRIVAL OF THE HASTINGS. OTrom the “ Lyttelton Times,” March 24. 1858.) Arrived, March 20. —Ship Hastings, 597 tons. Carrew. from London, via Wellington. Passengers—Mrs and Mas ter Bowles, Mrs J. Knowles and two children. Miss Richardson. Mrs M’ln tosh, Messrs Weld, Cameron and Firth. BETWEEN THE PORT AND CHRISTCHURCH. (From the “ Lvttelton Times.” March 27, 1858.) A neat and well-finished omnibus was landed from the Hastings the day be tore yesterday. It has been imported by Messrs Wheeler and Nurse, and it i» intended to ply between Christchurch and Lyttelton. Being adapted to carry upwards of twenty passengers, it will no doubt be found to answer well for the accommodation of the increasing passenger traffic between the two towns. Being a genuine “ ’bus,” both in construction, colour and fittings, it attracted a good share of attention when put together and passing through the town. LEASING THE TOLLS. The lease of the tolls of the Lyttelton jetty for one year was sold on Thursday by the Government at auction. The upset price was the amount oi rent before paid. £135, which was an advance of only £5 on the rent «'f the previous year. On the present occasion. however, competition raised the tenders to £275. at which price it was . knocked down to the previous tenant. Mr Genet. It was remarked on the part of tbe Government that the jetty would be under alteration during ths year, but. if closed, a corresponding payment of rent would be remitted. The lease binds the Government to ex? cute all the larger repairs.