4000 AWAITING PASSAGES FROM AUSTRALIA
JJeceived Wedaesdav, S.oO Ji.m. SYDXEV, Jan. 22. The Sydney ofliee of Huddart 1'urker Ltd., iias now stopped aeeepting bookings for travol to New Zealnnd. The olliee has niore than -1000 intending passeugers on the waiting list and applications iiavo been eoming in daily. It is believed that even if the Wanganella is saeeessfttlly refloaled without further dainage repairs will necessitute her witlidrawal from the tnins-Tasntan service for some monllis. The shipping authorities lierc afe of opiniou that her replueonient would be a ma ller for tiie New Zealand Government. The Director of Shipping has stated 'that Australia has ohiy twvo passengef ships actively in service at .presenl. Tliese are the Duntroon and Ormiston. The .Manoora and Alanimbln are beiag used as troopsliips between Australia and Japan and Ihe ( 'unberru will be in drydoek for luoilths." The Manunda and Westralia are relitting and will be unavailable till late this vear.
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Chronicle (Levin), 23 January 1947, Page 8
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1544000 AWAITING PASSAGES FROM AUSTRALIA Chronicle (Levin), 23 January 1947, Page 8
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