WARNING SHOTS

Grey River Argus, 11 September 1940, Page 6

WARNING SHOTS

FORBIDDEN WATERS WELLINGTON HARBOUR MOUTH WELLINGTON, September 10. Warning shots were fired recently, from the forts at the Wellington harbour mouth, when a man, apparently fishing from a rowboat, ventured into forbidden waters in Breaker Bay. He took the hint, and departed. Some weeks ago Chaffers Passage and thn adjoining waters were gazetted as closed to shipping, including small craft. Recently, apparently in ignorance, a fisherman ventured into the affected area. To warn him that he was not allowed there, a burst from a Lewis gun was fired in his vicinity, not, however, where there was any likelihood of hitting him. He thereupon shifted out of that area. No other action has been taken, although it is understood that the police have the power to prosecute for any breach of the regulations.