CASE FOR SHIPPING DECENTRALISATION
THE problem of ensuring adequate representation for small ports when the question of decentralisation of shipping is considered at the forthcoming Harbour Boards’ Association conference in New Plymouth was discussed at the monthly meeting oi the Whangarei Harbour Board today. “I think that this will be one of the most important eonierences Whangarei delegates will ever attend,” said the Goveihment representative on the board (Mr R. H. Allan).
The chairman (Mr E. L. Whimp) said that the smaller ports whch supported decentralsation would have to attend the conference in full force.
nomic factor in support of decentralisation. He thqught that the board should advise all small harbour boards to send as many delegates as possible I' the conference. Mr W. M. Fraser said the conference could not give any great assistance to Whangarei in the matter. “Whangarei is not yet in a position to Lake full-loaded overseas cargo vessels,” he said. SENDING TWO DELEGATES ■We should work harmoniously with UK Auckland board to further the elopment of the Whangarei port. “The Auckland dredge would be the only one available to improve the harbour. ‘We won’t get far at New Plymouth. Auckland is our only friend.” Mr Allan: That is not the question at all.
“The major ports are allowed four delegates each, and can muster a combined total of 20 votes,” he said.
“If the small ports attend in force they could outvote the main ports, with about 44 votes.
“Recently, the Whangarei Chamber of Commerce attempted to put through a similar proposal at the conference of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, but was outvoted by the delegates from the main centres" NO GREAT ASSISTANCE Mr Allan recounted the reasons behind the proposal for decentralisation. He remarked that industrial trouble was not the solo cause of congestion at Auckland, but accommov.'Uon was also involved. The h'gH «ost of transport from am all centres to -wsm na
"We are not concern J with Wha-ngarei-only. but with all small ports.” The board decided ti send two delegates to the conference. t .
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Northern Advocate, 26 May 1949, Page 5
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