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" Matatua " : In accordance with arrangements made before the war, when it was evident, there was no cargo for her in New Zealand, she made one voyage home from Australia in September, 1914, since when has been employed in New Zealand trade, but is at present out of commission undergoing repairs. One trip — 7th October, 1915. " Pakeha " : Has been regularly employed in New Zealand trade, but for four months in 1915 was by Imperial orders diverted to America. Five trips—6th November, 1914 ; 18th May, 191.5 ; 12th February, 1916 ; 24th September, 1916 ; 26th April, 1917. " Rangatira " : Was requisitioned, by Commonwealth Government in autumn, 1914, for conveyance of troops for one homeward voyage, since when was regularly employed in New Zealand trade until lost at Cape Town, 31st March, 1916. One trip — 3rd December, 191.5. " Waiwera " : Has been regularly employed in New Zealand, trade. Five trips—l4th July, 1914 ; 21st January, 1915 ; 22nd July, 1915 ; 2nd September, 1916 ; sth April, 1917. " Zealandic " : Has been regularly employed in Now Zealand trade, but for four months in 1915 was by Imperial orders diverted to America. Four trips—27th November, 1914 ; 22nd May, 1915 ; sth October, 1916 ; 18th May, 1917. " Raranga " : Has been regularly employed in New Zealand trade since built in latter end of 1916. One trip—29th March, 1917. " Waimana " : Conveyed New Zealand troops home in autumn of 1914 ; afterwards made a voyage from New Zealand, and was then by Imperial orders utilized for about fifteen months in. trading with America and elsewhere. Afterwards made a voyage in New Zealand trade, and. is since February, 1917, by Imperial orders trading with America. Two trips — 2lsl July, 1915 ; November, 1916. " Tokomaru " : Torpedoed, 31st January, 191.5, at Havre, on voyage from New Zealand. Note. —All tho insulated space on the foregoing steamers was requisitioned by tho Imperial Government in March. 1915; and in March, 1.917, tho steamers themselves wero requisitioned. Cunard (Commonwealth: and Dominion) Line. —Insulated Steamers : Showing how they have been employed since the Beginning oe the War. " Port Melbourne " and " Port Sydney " : Requisitioned by Australian Government from commencement of war. " Port Napier " : Australian troopship, but also available for moat loading in New Zealand. Was " Hawke's Bay." One trip — 9lh October, 1915, via Australia. " Port Nicholson " : Australian troopship until sunk by submarine on 20th January, 1917. Was " Makarini." Four trips—l.4th July, 1914 ; 16th February, 1915 ; 26th August, 1915 ; 20th March, 1910 " Port Adelaide " : Sunk by submarine on sth February, 1917, while outward bound to Now Zealand. Was " Indrapura." Three trips — lsth January, 1915 ; 2nd. August, 1915; 7th March, 1916. " Port Victor " : Auxiliary to the Grand Fleet from commencement of war until February, 1915, since when available for meat loading in New Zealand. Was " Muritai." Three trips — Oth May, 1915 ; 22nd July, 1910 ; and 251h February, 1917. " Marere " : Imperial Government transport, until sunk in Mediterranean in 1916. Nil. " Port Alma" : Made two trips to River Plate at end of 1914-15, since when running regularly to New Zealand. Was " Indralema." Two trips — l6th June, 1916 ; 9th July, 1917. " Port Pirio " .. .. .. .. .. Was " Star of India." One trip — 6lh January, 1916. " Port Elliott " .. .. .. .. Was " Indrabarah." Three trips — 2sth December, 1914 ; 20th August, 1916; Bth March, 1917. " Port Hardy " .. "Port „ • Upt-IIA September, 19U; Al l"T^qiT d )? lm r™ l Government since 23rd June, 1916 ; 14th January, 1917. "i, 1915, and running regularly to Australia " Port I vttclton" > a Zealand until recently, when, owing to Was " Niwaru." Three trips - 12th February, 1915 '; f !£ c fo , od ™ Great Britain about half of 14th May, 1916 ; Bth September, 1915. * hem h aye b een Jverted to the United States and " Port Chalmers " River Plato trades under Imperial Government Was " Star of Scotland." One'trip— 3rd December, 1915. ' orders - " Port Hacking " Was " Muniro." One trip—2sth February, 1910. " Port Stephens " Was " Star of Australia." Four trips — loth October, 1914 ; 11th April, 1915; Bth November, 1915; 26th July, 1916. ~ j " Port Albany " : One trip—3rd October, 1915. " Port Kemble " : One. trip — l.7th January, 1917. Federal and Shire Lines.—Statement showing Employment op Steamers since the Beginning op the War. " Argyllshire," " Wiltshire," " Shropshire," " Ayrshire," and " Suffolk " : Requisitioned by Australian Government as transports from tho commencement of the war. " Devon " : Been trading to Now Zealand, but now under charter Imperial Government as transport. Three trips—4th March, 1916 ; 26th September, 1916 ; 6th April, 1917. "Middlesex" : Sunk by submarine whilst outward bound to New Zealand, May, 1917. Two trips — 7th July, 1916; 28th January, 1917. " Westmeath " : On fire last voyage, now being repaired in United Kingdom. One trip — lBth January, 1916. " Northumberland " : One trip—23rd March, 1917. " Cumberland" : Two trips — 3oth April, 1916 ; November, 1916. " Essex " : No trips. " Dorset" : Two trips—l2th October, 1915 ; 13th May, 1916. " Somerset " : Been trading to New Zealand, but understand now diverted to transatlantic service. Four trips—23rd January, 1915 ; 14th August, 1915 ; 11th April, 1916 ; November, 1916.

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