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Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 24, 28 January 1910, Page 2

A well-known resident of Moehau, Coromandel Peninsula, Mr. A. E. Jeffcoat, has written to Messrs. Napier and Smith, of Auckland, complaining that the beach from his place to Cabbage Bay—a distance of 20 miles—is strewn with carcases of frozen beef, evidently from the Kaipara. There is strong feeling on the part of tile settlers, who feaT sickness may be caused. Messrs. Napier and Smith referred the matter to the Health Department, who state that the New Zealand Shipping Co. is taking steps to abate the nuisance. Bayfield Methodist school and church will hold their annual picnic at Cornwall Park to-morrow. Various trams have oeen hired by Mr. R. Hobbs, and placed at the free disposal of the picnic committee. Tie trams leave ; Herne Bay terminus at 9.30 and 2 p.m., calling at the Bam, Three Lamp** and Beeervoir to pick up passengers* .Complimentary tickets have been presented ta children, parents *nd friends, ■■ ■'.'-=: - ~._