COASTAL ROUTE.
FOR SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Per Press Association. 1 CHRISTCHURCH, March 27. Hon. G. W. Forbes and Hon. W. A. Veitch to-day inspected the coastal route for the gap of 73 miles in the "South Island Mam Trunk railway between Parnassus and Wharanui. Mr Forbes stayed at his home at Cheviot, while Mr Veitch came to Christchurch and caught the ferry steamer for Wellnterviewed this evening, Mr Vietch said his impression was tiiat the line would be less difficult to construct than he had supposed. Another inspection would be made before a final decision was made, and the question would go before Cabinet. Mr Veitch said that nothing could be said definitely as to the exact route, but the public could rest assured that the line would be constructed. He believed that much of the country to be traversed would bo suitable for closer settlement. It is understood that it is now certain that the coastal route, and not either of the two projected inland routes, will be followed by the railway.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 101, 28 March 1929, Page 6
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