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HARBOR BOARD.

The monthly meeting. The monthly (meeting of the New Plymouth Harbor Board was held yesterday. Present: Messsrs. (’. E. Bellringer (chairman), C. H. Burgess, C. A. Wilkinson, D. J. Hughes and E. Maxwell. Apologies were received from Messrs. Newton King, J. S. Connett, J. McCluggage and C. E McGuinness. RECORD TONNAGE FOR PORT. The harbormaster (Captain Wm. Wallter) reported that for the period of four weeks ending December 9, the number of vessels entering the port was 17, the aggregate tonnage being 51,184. Imports amounted to 8,971 tons, exports 3,341 tons, a total of 12,312 tons. The s.s. Port Denison (length 500 ft., tonnage 10,334) landed 1200 tons of general cargo and loaded 1575 tons of frozen meat, etc. Her draught was 18ft. 9in. The s.s. Otaki (464 feet, 7904 tons) landed 944 tons of general cargo. Her draught was 19ft. 2in. The s.s. Waihemo (416 feet, 7964 tons), from American ports, landed 950 tons of general cargo and loaded 92 tons, her draught being 18ft. 71n. The s.s. Middlesex (480 feet, 8509 tons) landed 1350 tops of frozen meat and produce. Her draught was 17ft. forward and 24ft. aft. The s.s. Trematon (415 feet, 5202 tons) arrived from Texas and landed 500 tons of basic slag/ draught 13ft. 9in. forward and 22ft. 2in. aft. Th© s.s. Havre (300 feet, 2078 tons), from Singapore, landed ITjOOO cases of benzine; her draught was 19ft. lOin. The report concluded: "This is the record tonnage for the port for any consecutive four weeks.’’ SAVING ON IMPORTS. ! "I think we have every reason to be gatlfled with this report," said the chairman. “It shows that we are now trading with most of the important parts of the world, such as London, New York, Pacific Coast, Texas, Singapore, etc. We are meeting the needs of the district in a way we never dreamt of in our most optimistic moments. Besides that a great saving is being effected to importers. I suppose the saving on 17,060 cases of benzine will run into about £2000." Mr. Wilkinson: “I think every consumer should know that by direct shipments a saving of 2s fid on every case of benzine is being effected.” Other members expressed satisfaction at the saving by these shipments. ENGINEER’S REPORT. The resident engineer (Mr. G. W. B. Lowson) reported as follows for the period November 13 to December 9, 1922 : Dredging.—The Paritutu’s returns for the month are: Bucket dredging, new wharf cut, 6050 tons; eastern berth, 400 tons; suction dredging, sandbank, 3600 tons; third fairway, 8600; a total of 18,650 tons, of which 750 tons were dumped westwards of the breakwater extension mound. The quarterly boiler cleaning took place during: the month, and the dredge also drove a further three test piles over the site of the new wharf. As tides permitted the new berth cut was deepened the extra 3 feet to 33 feet, about 180 feet being thus dredged this month. Reclamation.—The reclamation of the pile yard was temporarily completed by carting a further 654 yards of clay to the work and roughly levelling off th© yard for storage purposes. Reclamation Wall.— Although not a great deal of time was spent on the wall last month, 1978 tons of stone were trucked thereto, the wall being advanced about 40 feet to a total distance of 400 feet. Breakwater Protection.—A total of 213 tons of stone were placed on the breakwater apron. Quarrying.—The thjrd tunnel was completed,. being driven to a depth of 51 feet with chamber ready for charging. A total of 3190 yards of spoil was removed from the quarry and tipped to waste. The No. 10 Ruston excavator arrived during the (month on the Port Denison, and was erected by November 28, a very creditable performance. The shovel was landed in perfect condition, and proves a very fine machine— built and well finished. General. —The general maintenance work has been fairly light during the period. The continuous occupation of the deep sea berth by overseas vessels rendered it impossible to effect any repairs to that portion of the wharf. DIRECT SHIPPING. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Co. notified that the s.s. Waiwera. would he leaving London about March 7, 1923, and would load for New Plymouth. As New Plymouth would be the second port of call, Auckland being the first, the vessel may he expected to arrive at New Plymouth early’in May. Messrs. Collett and Co. (C. and D. line) advised that a Commonwealth and Dominion line steamer had been fixed to load direct cargo for New Plymouth, sailing from London (final port) about May 30, 1923. This steamer’s rotation of ports would be Lyttelton. Port Chalmers and New Plymouth, at which latter port she should arrive about the middle of July. The hope was expressed that importers would take full advantage of tho sailing time being fixed six months ahead and should ensure a good loading for this port. The name of the carrying steamer would be announced at a later date. expressed gratification at the opportunities these direct shipments presented to importers.

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Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1922, Page 2

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HARBOR BOARD. Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1922, Page 2

HARBOR BOARD. Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1922, Page 2

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