HARBOUR BOARDS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 44, 6 October 1911, Page 6

HARBOUR BOARDS.

’ SURVEYING THE COAST. VVT " , (Per press Association) Wellington, October 5. Speaking at a luncheon to the delegates to tno Harbour Boards’ Conference to-day, the Hon. J. A. Millar jsaid, with regard to tJie survey of tlie I coast, that some £9OOO a year for a long time towards survey by Imperial autaorities, but that finally fell through. If the matter wore to bo undertaken, a vessel costing over £40,000 would have to he secured, and ( tlio cost per year would bo £15,000. The const Hue could only' he dealt with by “sweeping,” as sounding had proved insufficient. Still, he, would bo prepared to put the matter before Parliament with a view to conrnig to some arrangement. As regarded lighthouses, it was the policy of the Department to ask Parliament for two lights a year—one first-class and one second-class. There 'was a danger of too many lights. . With regard to the new Act he could assure the conference that tho Government were anxious to make the Act more workable by rectifying defects. There was no chance of doing anything this session, however. A bowling enthusiast writes: — “Devotees of the ancient game of bowls were delighted with the condition of the Stratford green on its being thrown open for the season* yesterday, and, the afternoon being perfect, a most enjoyable time was spent. Another pleasant circumstance was the number of new members making their first appearance. There is every indication that the ■ club is in for a most successful season. The green will now bo open every afternoon.” Our special correspondent (whose notes appear in .-another column) agrees. On Thursday next a team representing Mr. Newton King’s establishment will play a football match ■against a combined team from the Tailway and Post Office. The game will start at 3.1 b. 1 Both teams will parade through the town before the match. A collection w'iii be made at tho gate in aid of tjhc Hospital.,