THAMES HARBOUR.

Thames Star, 24 December 1921, Page 5

THAMES HARBOUR.

COMMISSION'S REPORT. MATAMATA FARMERS PROTEST. Mr-J. Price spoke to-the Matamata branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union on 'Saturday, reviewing the evidence and report of the Thames Harbour Commission,; says the Morrinsville Star.- He criticised.both at length, stating that it would not be understood how such a decision, as affecting Matamata town area and county, Could be arrived at. He pointed out'many anomalies and thought that their case should be prer sented by. printed copies to every member of Parliament. ; ■" .1 The chairman spoke enthusiastically regarding Mr Price's work and said he appeared to have touched upon every point necessary. Mr J. W. Simpson, a fellow "Matamata Town Board delegate, said he concurred with Mr Price's remarks but he thought he had not stressed enough the point that the dairy companies had to use a deep sea port and secure a boat at least once a fortnight. Would Thames ever be able to economically supply these? He thought nos. - Mr Rollett said there was not the slightest doubt that the scheme was of no use. to the'Matamata town or county.

Mr. A. Bowler stated that the Government had been called upon to", take over several harbours. If they wanted~to go slow they should hesitate before passing the 8i11.,. On the motion of Mr. Simpson it was decided that the secretary write to all the branches in the county and ask them to use all means in theip power immediately to prevent, the district being included in the scheme. Mr.' Price offered to address the . branches. It was also decided to ask * Sir William Herries if a<deputation woujd be received from the district by the Bills Committee. It was further resdlved that tele--grams be forwarded to the Prime Minister. the/Minister for Internal Affairs, and the members for.- /surrounding districts stating that a. strong protest was being made. In moving a vote of thanks- to Mr - Pi-ice, Mr A. Bowler, stated that it was good for the district that it had such'a man to work" for it; The motion was carried by acclamation. Mr. Price said he was working for the district as a whole and required, no thanks for himself. H& wanted justice for the district. He was cotifindent that the proposed ' scheme would not benefit Matamata, and he knew Thames and the whole yjalley from childhood. He would do his utmost to prevent the being adopted. '.. ._ * In response to an inquiry, Sir William Herries telegraphed stating that the Thames Harbour Commission report would not be considered by the House until an amending Bill was introduced, and therefore would not be dealt with until next session.''