Melbourne-South Island Shipping Service
SOUTHLAND WANTS CONTINUATION Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, Last Night. The need for a continuation of the Melbourne—South Island passenger shipping service for a full year was urged at a conference of Southland local body representatives and Southland members of Parliament this afternoon. It was stated that a subsidy would be necessary, and a proposal was made that harbour boards should contribute to tho cost if tho Government would validate such expenditure. Mr. W. A. Ott, chairman of the Bluff Harbour Board, said that thero was a big demand from all parts of the South Island and Wellington for a continuation and extension of the service. A subsidy of from £40,000 to £50,000 a year might be required at first. Hon. Adam Hamilton said the suggestion that harbour boards should contribute was an excellent one. Hon. T. F. Doyle, M.L.C., and Mr. W. M. C. Denham, M.P., both promised support to the proposal.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 148, 25 June 1938, Page 5
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