SOUTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK
DENIAL BY MIL COATES
HIS ATTITUDE UNCHANGED
When Interviewed in Auckland Mr Coates denied having rcacdied a deed
.-’.on that the South Island Alain Trim’Railway should be proceeded .>with.
Air. Coates said members of the Reform Party, Air. Holland include,-*, would remember Hint the attitude of nc parly was clearly defined when the matter ,vas discussed in the House last session. "So far as the Surra Islam l Main Trunk Line is concerned th' party considers that if an impartial survey of the case shows that cor struction can lie justified then the work would go ahead.,’’ said Mr. Coates. "But all the technical evidence clearly shows that groat caul ion should V exercised. ’ ’
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Patea Mail, Volume LI, 14 April 1930, Page 4
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118SOUTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK Patea Mail, Volume LI, 14 April 1930, Page 4
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