NEW STEAMER.
The new excursion steamer built by Messrs C. W. Swan and Hunter, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, was launched yesterday. The ceremony was performed by Lady Berry, who christened the tessel " Courier." The steamer is to be used m the Geelong and Port Philip Bay trade, and her contract speed is seventeen knots. A large gathering of colonial celebrities were present, and Sir Graham Berry made a speech, m the course of which he defended protection, and complained that England had neglected Australian interests m the Pacific.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1655, 6 September 1887, Page 2
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86NEW STEAMER. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1655, 6 September 1887, Page 2
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