CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT IS DUE

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 4, 30 October 1931, Page 4

CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT IS DUE

Sir, The removal of restrictions to take toheroas from the Ninety-mile Beach has naturally given universal satisfaction—one hears comment on it on all sides. In hearing discussions on the subject, however, it is noticeable that some people do not realise that the thanks are due to Capt. Rushworth. On his recent visit here—brief though it was—he went fully into the question. On his return to Wellington he immediately took the matter up with the Minister, and got the restrictions removed. Another example of the alacrity characteristic of the man. The matter is rather trivial, perhaps, but it is only right the credit should be given where due, especially when others are ready to assume that credit. I am, etc., * “PLAYFAIR”

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