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Shannon News, 25 March 1927, Page 3

“Hundreds if tourists are lost to New Zealand every year,” said Mr J.’ A. Bond, the New Zealand artist, to- i Wanganui Chronicle reporter, during a conversation on the tourist attractions of the Dominion. “That seems rather' a sweeping statement, but I can substantiate it,” he said. “I have fiienda in Australia who have contemplated coming to New Zealand, but after t. visit to the shipping office the proposed trips have been postponed and my friends have gene to Tasmania or Victoria on the Commonwealth line steamers. Shipping fares to New Zealand they say, arc tco dear for the average man on holiday bent. Becently I sailed from Brisbane to Melbourne and, including four days’ stay on the ship in Sydney, the trip only cost £5. The Commonwealth line steamers, with one c-lass. are very comfortable, and there is plenty of deck room. It would be a good thing to see a Government line in New Zealand and the coisntiy would certainly benefit,” concluded the visitor. , :