LATE LOCALS.
At Greymouth on Saturday Hie steamer Alexander was taken to the Lagoon wharf, where preparations For unloading her were made on Thursday, and the discharge of her cargo was begun. About 50 tons of general cargo was hoisted aboard lorries and carts, and conveyed to the consignees direct. Only an ordinary gang of men was at work, and ram prevented any mole stuff' being handled. Satisfaction was expressed bv the consignees that they got their goods quickly, and that the wharfage charges were only 2s 6d per ton as against 6s Btl if tlm goods had gone through the goods sheds. It is suggested this experience may become an additional factor in hastening the Harbour Board to erect a shed lor the quicker handling of cargo here of n perishable or urgent nature, AigU»i’l
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1924, Page 3
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136LATE LOCALS. Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1924, Page 3
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