STEAM SERVICE WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
Weminoton, August 22. In the House to-day the Hon. Mr Johnston gave notice to move—(1) That it is hot expedient that an attempt should be made for the present to establish a direct steam postal service between England and New Zealand, as the large subsidy which would necessarilyj be required would more ■ than counterbalance the advantages. (2) That the San Francisco mail service now in operation should be extended for two or three years, if the cost of the extension does not exceed the present cost to the colony. (3) That it is of importance that there should be a monthly passenger and mercantile steam service established between England and New Zealand by suitable steam vessels.
(4) That the length of the voyage each way should not exceed fifty days. (5) That any contract should not be for more than three years. (6) That the cost of such serriee to the colony should not exceed £40,000 per annum. (7) That Government are hereby authorised to take the necessary measures.to give effect to these resolutions.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2936, 23 August 1882, Page 2
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179STEAM SERVICE WITH GREAT BRITAIN. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2936, 23 August 1882, Page 2
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