Transhipment Handicap.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13339, 30 March 1911, Page 6

Transhipment Handicap.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —When my statement was questioned as to the disabilities under which New Plymouth labours bv having her port at the breakwater, I wrote to the largest mercantile lirm in New Plymouth (Messrs .burgess, Fraser, and Co.), and enclose you herewith their letter, with permission for publication. It speaks for itself, and contains a warning which the people of Wanganui'.should taka a special note of at the present Juncture. —I am, etc.,, A. HATRICK. Currie Street, New Plymouth, March 22, 1911. Messrs Hatrick and Co., Wanganui. Dear Sirs, —We have your letter of the 20th inst., and note with interest your remarks on harbour matters. We certainly think you would bo making a grave mistake in fixing your harbour at the Head:;. New Plymouth has been heavily handicapped in this respect, and it is earnestly to be hopqd Wanganui will leave the decision of the question in the hands of men who know to their cost the disadvantage of transhipping and railing from Heads to town. Hoping yon will .succeed in your efforts. —We are, yours faithfully. BURGESS, FRASER AND CO.