COMPLETION URGED

Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1934, Page 5

COMPLETION URGED

FOR EAST COAST RAILWAY.

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WAIROA., February 9.

The general committee in connection with the completion of the East Coast railway between Napier and Gisborne met at Wairoa to-day.' The discussions were not open to the press, but, after la. lengthy deliberation, the following resolution was carried unanimously; “After tliorough investigation and consideration of the question of the completion of the East Coast Railway, the committee are of the opinion that representations should be made to the

Government immediately to complete the Nap'er-Waikokpu section of the Bust Coast Railway.” A deputation consisting of the Mayors of Hastings, Napier, Wairoa, and Gisborne, with Messrs Richmond and Chadwick, representing the freezing industry, ,are -to proceed to Wel-l-merton at the earliest date to put the arguments in favour of the completion of the line before the Government. Though the decision taken may prevent Povetv Bqv from being linked up for some time, the Gisborne delegates heartily support tbe nropos‘l, as they realise that the only chance of securing a railway connection was bv having the line completed to Waikokomi in the J ’" n_ "'t : "'c. This is taken as a strong | indication tint every effort will be! jr >oUf. to '■•omplete the ] : ne before considering hiving the work carried Out. by private enterprise, which do ß s net appear to meet with favour with the committee.