Services Re-arranged.

Inter-Island Ships.

REFERENCE was made in last issue to a probable re-arrangement of the Inter-Island services controlled by Messrs. Burns, Philp (S.S.) Co. Ltd.

The Company’s contract with the Fijian Government, to maintain a fort nightly inter-island service, has ex pired. As a result, the “Makatea” has been withdrawn altogether; the “Ma koa” has been transferred to Samoa, to carry on a service in that and adjoin ing groups; and the “Malake” will continue to provide a service in Fiji.

The “Ralum,” which was recently brought from New Guinea to Suva and re-conditioned, is to carry on a regular service in the Gilbert and Ellice groups, with Tarawa as headquarters.

Fuller particulars will be found in cur shipping columns.