THE CANAL.
TO Tpß EDITOR OF "THH PRESS." Sir, —Asking your indulgence to 'jllow mo to suggest to the visitors going from this city to Timaru next Monday, .vhan there, to tako notice of tho great artificial harbour of that progressive town, and let their minds ponder and wonder s\i tho wisdom of those who have raiaod their town from obscurity to prosperity. Let them tnko it as an object lesson of what can be done by determined citizens, .and, whilo viewing the massive breakwater protecting the calm harbour, think of our fair city, for want of a port through our indolence. —Yours, etc., J. SCOTT. Wools ton.
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14306, 18 March 1912, Page 9
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108THE CANAL. Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14306, 18 March 1912, Page 9
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