ROSS RAILWAY

Grey River Argus, 21 June 1944, Page 2

ROSS RAILWAY

NO EXTENSION PROPOSED, P.A. CHRISTCHURCH, June 19. That he was unable to support the resolution of the South Island local bodies’ executive asking for the opening for general use of the existing private railway line from Ross to Kakapotahi, was the reply of the Minister of Railways (Hon. R. Semple) received by the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr. Andrews). Mr. Semple stated that the extension of rail facilities south of Ross was a matter for Government decision. and before the war an interdepartmental committee of Government officers was set ud and reported to the Cabinet upon the whole question of the development of road and rail facilities in 'the district. “About two years ago the question of using Messrs Stuart and Chap; man’s private line between Ross and Kakapotahi for the general conveyence of timber and goods, in addition to goods belonging to the company owning the line, was examined, but it was found that under this proposal the balance of advantage to those directly . concerned was definitely against the adoption of the scheme." wrote the Minister. The views of the executive would receive consideration when the appropriate time comes,” -stated Mr. Semple in reply to another resolution by the' executive urging the completion of the Nelson-Inangahua railway line and the subsequent completion of the railway network in the northern part of the South . Island,