THE COAL SHORTAGE
WARNING TO RAILWAY TRAVELLERS. (Pu Uhitbd Puss Asbociatiob.l WELLINGTON, July 25. The Hon. Mr _ Myers mentioned in his statement regarding coal some days ago that the Government -was trying to obtain from England a steamer suitable for carrying coal. Sir James Allen stated to-day that the Government had received definite advice that this was impossible. A warning is issued that railway travellers ought to beware, as restrictions on passenger traffic may be introduced shortly and people travelling for pleasure may find their return to their homes not easy. The ooal position is said not to be improving much, and it is uncertain whether any extension can ho mad© in tho goods traffic.
ACTION IN SOUTHLAND. (Pbb United Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, July 25. Tho Invercargill Chamber of Commerce has telegraphed to tho General Manager of. Railways asking whether, if tho chamber guaranteed the department 60 tons of coal per week in addition to tho present supply, tho goods traffic could bo improved to prevent Southland's trade stagnation. It also proposed that a Citizens' Committee as in Christehurch, should assist the department by keeping a chock on tho goods carried.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17687, 26 July 1919, Page 10
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191THE COAL SHORTAGE Otago Daily Times, Issue 17687, 26 July 1919, Page 10
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