NG Vessel Escapes in Sydney
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Harbour Fire
A STATION BOAT, owned by the Ad: ministration of Papua and Ne* Guinea, narrowly escaped destructioc early on November 17. when a disastroui fire swept through Berry’s Bay Boatyaro managed by Mr. B. J. Halvorsen, on th North Sydney waterfront.
Damage to boats and equipment was estimated at £75,000.
The vessel, a converted Army trawle which was being fitted with a new 100 HI 5-cylinder Vivian marine engine, was saved with only her paint blistered. Shi will be ready for sea again in time fr be delivered to Port Moresby at the enc of January.