THE SHIPPING TROUBLE

Evening Star, Issue 21742, 9 June 1934, Page 10

THE SHIPPING TROUBLE

MAORI'S RECOMMISSIONING DELAYED 'MAKURA REMAINS IN BOCK [Ps* Umimd PrSSS AstOCllTlOlf.l ■ * WELLINGTON, June S. As a result of the shipping trouble in Wellington the recommissioning of the steamer Maori in the Wellington-Lyt-telton passenger service has been delayed. The Maori was to have replaced the Wahine in the service to-morrow, the Wahine then withdrawing at this port until,the summer months. As the change-over will not take place this week the Wahine will leave here as usual to-morrow evening for Lyttelton, while the Maori will remain out of commission for an indefinite period. , Some uncertainty has been expressed regarding the recommissioning .of the Makura, which in ordinary circumstances would leave Wellington next Tuesday for San Francisco after being overhauled here. The Makura was to have come out of dock to-day, but it was decided to leave her in dock. Whether a crew can be, signed on remains to be seen. The Maunganui, which left Sydney yesterday for Wellington, was to be withdrawn on her arrival and undergo extensive overhaul. Her cargo and passengers for San Francisco and the intervening islands were to be taken by the Makura. As the position is at present indefinite it is understood there is a possibility that the Maunganui may be required to complete the trip to America,