UNITED STATES FLEET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2220, 18 June 1908, Page 3

UNITED STATES FLEET.

PREPARATIONS AT AUCKLAND 1 HARBOR. [Special TO “Times.”] AUCKLAND, Juno 17. The Harbor Board is Undertaking tbo necessary work of clearing up the wharves in preparation for the visit of tho fleet. * The work on Queen Street wharf is under the direction of tho .acting-engineer ('Mr. I ©well). A bridge and pontoon which are to bo user! as it landing stage are being flxed on the western wall of the new portion of the wharf. Other pontoons and bridges are to bo placed on tho same sido of tho Queen s Street wharf, and at tho low level of tho Railway wharf. The .platform to be constructed by tho Public Works Department for the reception will be erected on the site for tho now ferry buildings. A number of members of Parliament have advised of their attendance in Auckland during Fleet Week.

DANNEVIRKE'S FLAG a NEWSPAPER- EFFORTS. [Press Association.] DANNEVIR-KE. Juno 17. Notwithstanding the fact that the Borough Council refused to defray tho cost of flags to send to Auckland outlie occasion of the American fleet’s visit, a flag will be sent. ' The daily press have opened subscription lists, which are'being warmly taken .up. The school children,, who wore appropriately addressed by Dr. McKay] yesterday/ are bringing in contributions.