THOUSANDS AT THE PORT.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 November 1922, Page 4

THOUSANDS AT THE PORT.

HEAVY TRAFFIC ON TRAMS. THREE BIG LINERS IN. Several thousand country and town people . yesterday visited the port of New Plymouth, where the largest liner to be berthed here was alongside and two other overseas steamers were in the stream. The day was very hot and fine and the outing, especially for inland eettlers, wai a very enjoyable one. There was a very large number of motor-cars at the port, coming from all parts of the province, and several thousands were carried by the trams. Six cars were employed in running to the port throughout the afternoon, a five-minute service being maintained from Egmont Street. Altogether 4689 passengers were carried by the trama yesterday, the great majority going to the breakwater. The tram revenue for the day was £62, compared with about £3O for an ordinary busy Sunday. Throughout the day the liner Port Denison was thrown open for inspection, a courtesy that was appreciated by the numerous visitors. Many comments were passed on her spio and span fittings, while the engines absorbed the attention of the mechanically minded. The presence in the stream of the Waihemo and Otaki made the hockynutyt impressing on visitors the progress ol Taranaki’s deep-sea port.