RAILWAY V. STEAMER.
HEALTHY COMPETITION PROMISED.
The Hokitika Guardian states that the 'Midland railway tariff appears to b<» now under review by the Railway Department, and there appears the desire of the authorities to divert as much freight as possible by way of the Easlt and West Coast line. The Westland Chamber of Commerce has been requested to seek the support of local oversea importers in having goods consigned from outsiide ports to Lyttelton, and the journey completed to Hokitika by rail, instead of by coastal traders. This traffic 'will bring the two means of transport into conflict, and there may be some healthy competition over the matter. As freights are notoriously high by sea routes, the easing up will not be resented by those who have complained hitherto in regard to the high charges.
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Waipa Post, Volume XXI, Issue 1279, 10 August 1922, Page 5
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135RAILWAY V. STEAMER. Waipa Post, Volume XXI, Issue 1279, 10 August 1922, Page 5
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