SALE OF THE WELLINGTON AND WANGANUI LINE OF STEAMERS, PLANT, ETC.
The New Zealand Times of the 22nd Dec., says :—The premises of the proprietary, on Custom House-Quay, presented an unusual sight yesterday, both the front offices, pavement, and roadway being crowded by an eager if not enthusiastic, audience, to witness the sale and dispersion of the little steam fleet. The whole of the property of the Company was disposed of as follows :— £ s. d.
Total .... ... £5625 0 0 The Jane Douglas left within an hour with a full cargo, on account of her new owner. It is said that Mr Coffey will convert the Manawatu into a sailing vessel, and that the Hon. John Martin is already in negotiation for the conversion of the premises into an hotel.
S.S. Jane Douglas, to A. J. Whyte, Foxton ... ... I 3000 0 0 S.S. Stormbird, to R. J. Ledger 500 0 0 P.S. Manawatu, to <P. Coffey 250 0 0 Buildings occupied by proprietary to Hon. John Martin 1550 0 0 Hulk European, to W. V. Jackson 125 0 0 Stores, Oihce Furniture, &c., in round .numbers 200 0 0
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 1017, 29 December 1881, Page 2
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188SALE OF THE WELLINGTON AND WANGANUI LINE OF STEAMERS, PLANT, ETC. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 1017, 29 December 1881, Page 2
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