FORTY YEARS AGO.
(From tho "Manawatu Herald,'? October 31, 1879.) Steamboat Company.—A meeting of persons interested in obtaining a suitable steamer for trading purposes in the Manawatu, Otaki, and Rangitikei rivers was held on Wednesday last, Mr Thynno in the chair. There wero nine people present. Mr Thynnc stated'that 49 shares, representing £490, had been taken in the proposed company, and it was for those present to discuss tho matter more fully in regard to dotail and.decide if any further steps bo taken. The plans of a now steamer, which a Wellington engineer had offered to build, were laid on the table for inspection. The chairman also stated that offers had been received of vessels already built and fit for sea. After a lengthy discussion tho meeting was adjourned for a week in order to allow some more information to bo obtained from Wellington.
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Otaki Mail, Volume 27, 10 November 1919, Page 4
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144FORTY YEARS AGO. Otaki Mail, Volume 27, 10 November 1919, Page 4
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