Govt. Shipping Line Gets
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Under Way
rjIHE motor vessel, “Mary Rose,” left A Brisbane on its maiden voyage to New Guinea on May 22. It is the newest of eight small craft built or acquired by the Commonwealth Govern ment for inter-island trade. Port Moresby is to be their base.
Originally laid down for work with the Services, the vessel will, with the eight other ships of almost similar design, form the nucleus of the projected Common wealth Shipping Line.
The “Mary Rose” has a 500 HP diesel motor, is 230 tons and 110 ft. long. The boat is of modern and comfortable de sign; is fitted with a two-way radio and an electric winch. It was built by Norman R. Wright, boat-builder, Bris bane.
Captain R. Crookshank, a veteran of two wars, is in command. He has spent
20 years in the Islands.-
J.M.H.
A son (Sanders Anthony Cameron) was born in late April to the Bill Camerons, formerly of Edie Creek.