AUCKLAND PUTTING ITS PORT IN ORDER
AUCKLAND, August 14. Mcans of overcoming Auckland pori eongestion, of improving the turnrouud of shipping and of elearing cargo from , the wharve's, were discussed at a eonferenee of 16 interested organisations convened by the Auckland Harbour Board. Speakers viewed the entire subject in a dispassionate light and admitted that blame might be levelled in part at any section. The need foi speeding e&rgoes to Britain was a doininaiit 'feature in the discussioim and the hieeting vwhieh decided to be termed the Port of Auckland Clearance Conferenc-e, agreed to form a factfinding committee which would report back as soon as possible. The hope that all representatives had eome with goodwill in their hearts and minds and with the intention of doiug their best for Auckland and New Zealand and also for the people of Britain, was expressed by Mr. .J. B, Donald, chairtnan of the Harbour Board. Mr. Donald coneluded the cohference by referring to a stateinent made ro him earlier in the dav by the commander of the Akaroa, Captain Ii. Williams: " Australia and New Zealand are our best friends. If they fail us wti are done." That, said Mr. Donald, should give the eonference an incentive which could lead other ports in New Zealand.
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Chronicle (Levin), 15 August 1947, Page 6
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