“The Press” In 1865

Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30763, 29 May 1965, Page 14

“The Press” In 1865

May 30 THE WEST COAST.—We have received a copy of the “West Coast Times” of the 24th inst., from which we make the following extracts:— We understand that applications for agricultural leases are becoming very numerous, and vigorous exertions made to clear the land of the impenetrable bush. We notice in our advertising columns of today, a notice calling for tenders for clearing six acres. The Hokitika Court-house will be the death of Mr. Sale yet. How that gentleman can endure to sit in that stifling box for so many hours surprises us. The want of ventilation is so painfully

apparent that frequently the stench Is beyond ordinary powers of endurance. Really the accommodation should be extended, or some means adopted for the introduction of pure, and the expulsion of foul air, for at present, attending court for a day is tantamount to hunting laboriously after disease. The deluge continued to a degree that was positively disheartening till yesterday, and it is a wonder how anyone can screw up courage enough to remain in the district. . . . The men are all of the same opinion—that there is gold enough in the place, but the rain is an insuperable obstacle to their obtaining