New Oyster Patch Near Bluff
FINE QUALITY OP SHELLFISH Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, Last Night. The discovery of a new oyster patch in Foveaux Strait which, it is claimed, has not hitherto been worked, has been reported at Bluff. The area is stated to lie to the east of what is known as the east bed. Although the size and capacity of the new ground have not yet been determined the oysters taken from this patch are claimed by oystermen to be of the finest quality brought to Bluff for many years. This new patch—it is not known whether it is of sufficient size to be termed a bed—was discovered by Messrs N. and R. Roderique, of Bluff, who collected 70 sacks during the first day’s operations. They subsequently made their discovery known and there was a rush by oystermen to the locality, various boats returning with from 60 to 70 sacks. The average catch of good oysters during the season has been from 25 to 30 sacks. It is claimed that the oysters taken from this patch are of exceptionally fine quality, being large and firm with heavy shell.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 174, 26 July 1938, Page 7
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