THE COAL SHORTAGE.
NO BRITISH VESSEL AVAILABLE. TRAVELLERS WARNED. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The Hon, A. M. Myers mentioned in Ids coal statement some days ago that the Government was trying to obtain from England a steamer suitable for carrying coal. Sir James Allen stated to-day that the Government had received definite advice that thiß was impossible. A warning is issued to railway travellers that they ought to beware, as restrictions on passenger traffic may be introduced shortly, mid people travelling for pleasure may find the return to their homes not easy. The coal position is said not to bo improving much, and it is uncertain whether any extension can be made in the goods traffic.
SOUTHLAND'S PROPOSALS. Invercargill, Last Night. The Invercargill Chamber of Commerce telegraphed the General Manager of Railways • asking if the chamber guaranteed the Department sixty tons of coal a week in addition to the present supply could the goods traffic he improved ,t° prevent Southland's trade stagnating, and also proposed that a citizens' committee, as in Christchurch, should assist the Department by keeping a check on the goods carried.
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Taranaki Daily News, 26 July 1919, Page 4
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186THE COAL SHORTAGE. Taranaki Daily News, 26 July 1919, Page 4
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