A definite scheme for the protection of the district was agreed upon by the Hawkes Bay .Rivers Board on Tuesday, and as a result the ratepayers will shortly be asked tn sanction a big loan proposal to carry out the works. The board was unanimous on the schemes suggested, the first time such a, tiling has occurred as far as a comprehensive scheme has been concerned (says the Napier Telegraph). The recent Hoods did much to bring about the restrlt, as all the members made a thorough tour of inspection H is believed that if the schemes are approved by the ratepayers the district will not be seriously affected by flood for
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Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 41, 17 August 1916, Page 8
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