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painted on the Hull.

Fr. Maze: We brand on Trading Junks, we take no

notice of Fishing Junks. I think it much better to

have it on the Hull.

Commander Hole: Trading Junks are branded, but I

find frequently that, if their licences are

cancelled, they put in a new beam in place of the

branded one.

His Excellency:

I am not quite clear why

Fishing Junks are specified and Trading Junks left

out. Would it not be better to leave out the

word "Fishing" and have the word "Junk”.

Mr. Southorn: Marked on the hull in such manner es

the Harbour Mastor considers best.

Ir. Naze: And delete the word "Fishing" and have

"Junks" instead.

His Excellency: Stores carried by fishing junks, do you supervise them?

Commander Hole: No. That would mean additional

staff.

Mr. Haze: Wo do not concern ourselves with fishing

junks at all.

His Excellency:

Could you supervise such stores?

Commander Holo: It would be very difficult

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