HOLIDAY’ AT FOXTON

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 70, 15 December 1933, Page 15 (Supplement)

HOLIDAY’ AT FOXTON

.1 > I I district, is a popular beach and holiday resort for Palmerston North. Situated near the mouth of the Manawatu Iliver, the port played an important part in the early development and colonisation of the district, and for many years was the only outlet for the district’s produce. The township is situated several miles up the river and is the centre of a farming and industrial area. A considerable amount of shipping still used the port, but the town suffered.a setback when the Wellington-Mana-watu railway line was opened. The township is a progressive borough of approximately 2000 inhabitants and is well equipped with reserves and playing fields. One of the district’s major industries for many years was the cultivation of flax and the manufacture of hemp

POPULAR FOXTON

Port of Manawatu

TOWN’S INDUSTRIES

Foxton, the port of the Manawatu

This industry ''’flourished for many years but several years ago many of the factories were unable to carry on under the prevailing conditions. With the assistance of subsidies from the V -employment Board, the industry was re-opened and many of the factories which were forced to close down are operating again. The industry has received a further stimulus of recent months by the opening of a large wool and textile factory for the manufacture of wool packs, sacks and other articles from the hemp. 1

SPLENDID BEACH

Manawatu Heads

GOOD CAMPING GROUND

On account of its favourable situation in relation to Palmerston North, the Foxton beach has been the watering place for Palmerston North residents for many years. Considerable improvements have been carried out at the beach and are being continued and the popularity’ of the beach as a picnicking and camping ground is being increased each year.

The beach is open to the Tasman Sea but, witji the use of reason, is considered to be quite- safe for swimming. The Mamiwatu Hirer Hows into the sea near the beach and.is also a popular swimming area and promenade. The river beach consist's of hard sand anl offers a highway for cars wishing to proceed to the sea beach further northward. The two beaches are situated about three and a half miles from Foxton and a reasonably good metal road gives access to them.

During the past two years a committee has been in existence for the improvement of the beach and a considorable amount of valuable work has been carried out. The planting of many thousands of young pinus insignis trees has been one of the most valuable works carried out. Many of the trees are becoming useful already for shelter purposes. The committee has erected a large community shelter where an abundant supply of water is available and has also directed its attentions to the cleaning up of the beach.