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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19159, 16 November 1927, Page 9

With tho view of improving the revenue of the port of Foxton, the Harbour Board of that township made application to the Minister for Finance for authority to raise a loan for the purpose of buying a steamer. The Minister wrote stating that he had discussed the matter in Cabinet. While generally admitting that the trade of tho harbour had much declined, it was not clear that it was altogether due to the causes given. Land transport, which had been much improved and extended l in recent years, must affect ports situated as Foxton was. It was pointed out that commercial trading in shipping was not a function of harbour boards, and an amendment of the Act would have to be made before any such undertaking could be validated. In view of the circumstances, the Government was unable to support the request. The Board, however, decided to send a remit to the next conference of harbour boards supporting a subsidy on shipping at small ports. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO FRIENDS ABROAD. The last mail leaves this week. Isitt's are showing local view Christmas Cards at 3d, 4d, 6d, Is, and Is 6d each. Special Overseas Greeting Cards at 4d, 6d. 9d, Is, and Is 6d. Tiki and Kiwi Calendars at 2s 6d each. Artistic Calendars. 9d. Is, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s 6d up. An excellent selection of Private Greeting Christmas Cards await your inspection. Your own name and address printed. Wonderful values. Christmas Numbers of "Weekly Press," the "Star.' "Auckland Wee'klv," each 2s. L. M. Isitt, Ltd., 112 CasheJ street, Christchurch. —6