CO129-485 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [8-12] — Page 207

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pilot, or notification of times of arriving, to form the text of messages. The traffic cannot be regarded as remunerative, but its prompt handling is very essential in the interests of the port and it is therefore considered advisable for the existing station at d'Aguilar to continue handling it under the direct control of the Government.

5. Heteorological "esanges:-

These are all unpaid messages. Of the number appearing in the analysis, two thirds are received and one third transmitted messages. They consist of messages from each ship within range of d'Aguilar giving her position and the condition of wind, sea, and aky at that position. This information is not always freely given and ships have often to be called and the information asked for. On receipt of sufficient information the whole of the reports are edited and arranged by Observatory and broadcasted to all ships.

Owing to the prevalence of typhoons this informat- im is of the utmost importance for the safeguarding of life and property at sea. Some years ago to show the great value to the Colony of prompt and accurate weather reporte, figures were taken out as to what the suspension of shipping cost this port. The demirrage on vessels alme,

to Bay nothing of smaller craft and suspension of industrial concerns on shore, amounted to over £100,000 per day. The

loss at the present day, due to increased tonnage, would be proportionately greater. It is therefore considered that

this traffic should remain under the immediate and entire

centrol of this Government.

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Internort Messages:-

These messages are about equel in number as regards transmission and reception. They provide a good revenue and should form a useful mucleus to the building up of neighbour,

ing station work. The removal of this traffic would give the much needed relief to d'Aguilar and it is to be hoped

that