GRAVEL AND THE BEACHES
(To the Editor.) Sir,—"Justice" in his letter regarding the taking away o£ gravel from Ohiro Bay beach has put forward a very mild case. As one who has known that beach. for a number of years, I believe the time has come when no more sand or gravel should be taken from this locality, under any consideration, as undoubtedly the private property fronting the beach is in danger of being washed away. As I understand, the Minister of Marine promised a local deputation that no more was to be taken, why has the Secretary of' Marine given a licence for a further quantity to be removed? The whole position of 1 the gravel carting industry from these beaches is, I consider, very unsatisfactory, and calls for a searching inquiry. Already there is danger, as witness when two Sundays ago at Fly Rock beach, two ladies and a man were washed off their feet and just caught in time by their companions. This happened while walking along a beach which was until recently quite safe in all weathers, and at any tide. What return do the people get for the loss of their beaches? Are they paid a royalty? —I am, etc., FORESHORE.
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 39, 16 February 1931, Page 8
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