A return issued by the British Board of Trade shows that from July 1, 1914 to December 31, 1918, a period covering rather more than the duration of the war, 4696 vessels of 9,412,275 gross tons registered in the United Kingdom, the Dominions colonies, protectorates, and India, were lost on or near the coasts of the United Kingdom either by marine casualty or enemy action, involving a total death roll of 40,860. Of these vessels, 3781, or 8,363,777 gross tons were lost by enemy action. The lives lost by acts of war in British merchant and fishing vessels were :—Merchant vessels : Crew, 14,428 ; passengers, 6330 ; total, 20,758. Fishing vessels : Crew, 1127; passenger, 1 ; total, 1128 ; making a grand total of 21,886. BEWARE OF CHEAP LORRIES. It is d mistake to buy a motor lorry because it is cheap. “Is it strong, economical, reliable? Will it entail constant expense for .repairs?” An eminently satisfactory reply can be furnished by th'e renowned British-built “Dennis” lorxy. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd., Agents.
Uruti settlers are notified that their stock sale fixed for (Monday next hM 'been cancelled
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1921, Page 5
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185Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1921, Page 5
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