THE TIMBER TRADE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XC, Issue 13298, 29 May 1907, Page 5

THE TIMBER TRADE.

BLOCK AT GREYMOUTH

Per Press Association.

GREYMOUTH, May 28.

There is at present* a block on the export of timber from this port, and ov-er 2,000,000 feet is lying on the skids awaiting shipment. The sawmillers blame the Union Company for not-providing sufficient steamers. On being interviewed to-day, the local manager 1 of the company stated that Union Company are prepared lo provide all the vessels required,, but pointed out that the harbour facilities-are inadequate. Ha states that- there are only two berths with deep enough water to load timber vessels at, and the new wharf has no railway facilities f6r shunting. There is not sufficient rolling stock on the railways to keep up the supply of timber when two large boats are loading. With three good berths he would guarantee to cope with all the timber trade offering., Something is needed urgently in the "Sfay of harbour improvements to remedy this serious hampering of an important and ever-increasing industry. The sawmillers have orders for over feet of white pine for Sydney in hand. The matter will be considered at the Harbour Board meeting to-morrow.