The vexed question as to whether New Zealand flax is a dangerous cargo or not, is thus referred to in.a letter from Mr C. Thome, received by Messrs Miles and Co., Chri3tchurcb, and dated Mark. Lane, May 20; — "I have just returned from the London Docks, where I boarded the Helen. She is at present discharging New Zealand flax, marked ' Selwyn' and ' Sefton' mills. . This flax seems nicely cleaned for about half the length of the fibre, and then the outer skin is left on the remainder.- Towards the root end there is discoloration, whilst the top is white and bright. The'SP' mark is at the bottom of the vessel, and will therefore not be seen for a few days. The chief officer reports favorably of the cargo, and prefers it for safety to wool. He tells me that he frequently removed the hatches, but even in hot weather failed to discover any steam, and now the cargo is turning out in the same good order it was received on board. It shows no appearance of • heating,' and the hold is perfectly cool. He does not believe in New Zealand flax burning ships."
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Southland Times, Issue 1288, 2 August 1870, Page 2
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193Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Southland Times, Issue 1288, 2 August 1870, Page 2
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