And consequently
only capable of carrying under the Tonnage
Check, 1974/2. adults
Carried to Melbourne
e)
275 Chinese, and the
Master was
fired
moderately as it
(very
has been represented (to me) £259 for this
large
excess
of Passengers.
Mr Emery states that the
Authorities at Hongkong
allowed this shipment and has
forwarded in support
of his statements the vessel's clearing
Certificate signed
G. N. Michell, Victoria,
Hongkong.
in which
the tonnage of this Vessel (359 tons) and
the number of Passengers (275) are both specified.
I am not prepared to interfere with Mr Emery's favour.
But I think it proper to request that you
will procure an explanation of this
Apparent