Difference between revisions of "Commonwealth Government Line"
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By 1927 it was understood the Government had been making heavy losses over several years and was seeking to dispose of the ships<ref>The Times Dec. 6, 1927</ref> | By 1927 it was understood the Government had been making heavy losses over several years and was seeking to dispose of the ships<ref>The Times Dec. 6, 1927</ref> | ||
The fleet was subsequently purchased by [[Owen Cosby | The fleet was subsequently purchased by [[Owen Cosby Philipps|Lord Kylsant]]<ref>The Times, May 17, 1928</ref><ref>The Times June 7, 1937</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 12:32, 17 November 2021
1916 The Australian Government bought 15 British steamers which it renamed; these formed the nucleus of the Commonwealth Government Line to provide a regular service between Britain and Australia.[1]
By 1927 it was understood the Government had been making heavy losses over several years and was seeking to dispose of the ships[2]
The fleet was subsequently purchased by Lord Kylsant[3][4]
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