IMPORTS.

Grey River Argus, Volume VII, Issue 498, 25 March 1869, Page 2

IMPORTS.

Per Yarra, from Hokitika : 4 cases drugs, Proßser. EXPORTS. Per Yarra, for Hokitika : 20 tons coal, order. .

Since our last, strong westerly Dreezes have prevailed, accompanied by occasional squalls and heavy falls of rain. In consequence a nasty surf has been driven up on the coast, wliich yesterday rendered the bar dangerous. to work. On.Tjnesday, thep.s. Yarra, from Hokitika, which had been outside since the previous afternoon, crossed the bar safely and arrived at the wharf. The same morning the p.s. Bruce, s.s. Murray, and s.s. Waipara crossed outward, and steamed for Westport, where they all arrived about the same time. Yesterday there was no shipping business whatever. The volume of the river was considerably increased by the heavy rainfall, but not so much as to atop towing business had there been less sea on the bar. The s.B. Omeo left Nelson for this port on Tuesday evening, and was expected to put in an appearance in the roadstead last night. She must have been detained by the strong head winds and heavy sea she would meet on the coast, hut will probably arrive during the night. Sbe will be tendered the first opportunity, and despatched with gold and ' passengers for Melbourne and Sydney. The s.B. Rangitoto is now overdue from Melbourne, and may arrive off Hokitika during the night. She will come on here and.be tendered, taking passengers for Nelson; Wellington, Southern ports, and Melbourne.