ISOLATION OF THE NORTH.
An indication 6f the groat inaccessibility of many of the townships and settlements which constitute the homes of a number of our Northern visitors, is shown in the ease of one lad who comes from Broadwood. Ordinarily he would have direct transport to Okaihau, but in order to join the party and come down on the day selected it was necessary for him to travel from Broadwood to Waiotchue; from Wniotchuc to Kohukolm; from Kohukohu across the Hokianga Harbour to Iloroke; from Ilorcke by service car to Otil'itt; then by train to Auckland. In another instance one of tlio girls of the party lives 15 miles oil' the main road, along a track inaccessible to motor traffic. Telegraphic or telephonic communication is not possible with this tiny isolated settlement, and mail travels there only occasionally. Instances such as these sound unbelievable to children \Vho have passed their lives in the city.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 37, 13 February 1937, Page 2 (Supplement)
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155ISOLATION OF THE NORTH. Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 37, 13 February 1937, Page 2 (Supplement)
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