CLOSING OF MOLE

Evening Star, Issue 21723, 18 May 1934, Page 12

CLOSING OF MOLE

HARBOUR BOARD ASKED TO LIFT BAR DEPUTATION FROM ARAMOAHA The request that the Harbour Board should reverse its decision to prevent the public walking out on the mole at Aranioana was one of the matters which drew a deputation from the Aranioana Progress League to the board meeting last night. The two spokesmen were Messrs J. Zimmerman and A. L. S. Cassie. Mr Zimmerman said they realised that the light a,t the mole was very important for shipping purposes, and that if it was broken it was a serious matter. At the same time, it was also realised that the mole was a groat attraction for visitors, and was an asset to the harbour generally. It was felt that ail visitors should not be made to suffer for the offences of an irresponsible few, and that if the light was protected at the cud of the mole all requirements would bo covered. The residents thought that if the present barrier was made secure it would answer the purpose and ensure the safety of tho light. Mr Zimmerman also said they would like to see the Harbour Board use the waste material at its disposal in improving- the road. If in the future the road was propelly formed and a punt used across to the Heads a fine round trio for motorists would be established. Mr Cassie endorsed these remarks, and said tho local residents were doing all in their power to protect Harbour Board property. He asked if steps could be taken'to turn away people with firearms and prevent them going out on tho mole. Tho speaker also protested against visitors being allowed to shoot gulls and other wild birds. After the deputation had withdrawn Mr A Cb Campbell gave notice that at the next meeting of the board he would move that the motion authorising the closing of the mole he rescinded. It was decided to instruct the hoard's employees to note the names of all persons found taking firearms on to the, mole and to notify the police, I