FERRY AT KOHAO.

Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist, Volume 2, Issue 67, 14 November 1844, Page 2

FERRY AT KOHAO.

To the Editor of the Auckland Chronicle. Sir, As it is understood ll.al the Lecal Government intend to shorten the present circuitous route from the Tamaki to Auckland by a new road across the (lie Native reserves at Orekei, I would suggest, through your valuable Journal, another additional mode of communication with Auckland from the name district, which would..likewise benefit all settlers on the Wait, mata and coast eastw.-.rdgol Auckland:—the establishment of a ferry between Hokao and Hobson's Bay, to be kept by the natives. The station ot the leiry should be iu the small bay to the eastward of Hokao, close to the Bastion rock, called by the natives—" Koe \Jarama," there is excellent shelter and good landing at all limes of the tide on the Bastion rock The chief Kawau could easily arrange that natives should reside there to convey persons at certain limes of the fl >od tide fiom '• Koe Maraina" to the path on the western shore of Hobson,B Bay, leading to the high road near Mr. Whitakei's house; and at certain times of the ebb tide to return. Two large canoes, and fuur JYJaones would be sufficieni for the ferrv. Regulations and rates of passage might be fixed by the Governor, and it should be considered a conveyance available at all times, to the public according to the regulations, Such establishment would not only much faciliiaie the intercourse with the Tamaki, but wonld essentially serve many small crafts, who are continually coming f>om the eastward against such strong westerly gale* as have lately prevailed, and who, unable -to weaiherjthe Bastion, before the ebb, are obliged to land for shelter and are detained on the ooast wiUiin a lew nvles Irom Auckland ; when if Mich ferry existed, they could immediately proceed to Auckland transact their business, and return within a few hours to their vessel or boat. Much has been conceded to the natives by the Europeans, and it is not claiming too much from them for ihe Governor to require their cooperations 'll coiitiibti ting their personal services, occasionally tor the convenience and comfort of the settleis, especially when they would, as in this case, be very well remunerated for their trouble and labour. I am, Sir, fco., &c, PAKEHA,