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Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1923, Page 2

Tun information that good progress is being made with the central dairy 1 :icturv scheme for Hokitika is very s.aisfai tiny. The establishment of such premises here will Ik* of value and a great convenience to the town. But the chief benefit to he derived will he gained by the milk suppliers who will have ft ready means of disposing ot their i reduce in hulk at a good price. The factory here will he a practical step towards industrialism, and the

more machinery is in motion the -hotter for the good fortunes of the place. As the distributing centre, Hokitika "ill lmvo very special attractions when hulk produce has to lie exported. It will be on the arterial line to Canterbury markets and a port for oversea expo where cold storage will he available. Rapid transit under the most favourable renditions will be ensured, and this will add to the value of the dairy products which deteriorate under delays in transport exposed to till weathers and temperatures. The farmeis who will link up with the local concern should he oil a good wicket, lor the ivntrulisiuion scheme must reduce e sts of manufacture and the suppliers wi.l get the benefit of that in the price obtained for their commodities.

On previous occasions there were reasons to congratulate the community on the advantages tin* town has derived from the practical good "ill ol the Rinui Flat and Electric Bower companies in the desire of the management to assist the district where possible. There never lias been an application fir help where the response has not been most generous. The introduction of the electric light to the town and the favorable franchise under which it is being distributed is one ease in

point. The generosity of the company on the ureas ion of the Royal visit in the matter of extra lighting should nbo be recalled. There have been numerous other concessions I rein time to time which were greatly appreciated by those so readily met. Now the management has come forward with a very generous offer fo assist with the electric lighting of the Exhibition buildings aiul grounds. The company is prepared to do what is rejuiretl for the bare cost of tile production ol the light and power by the steam plant in Hokitika which will bo run nightly for the purpose. It is a most liberal roncessi u indeed ami of the greatest value to a.l concerned in the promt lion of the Exhibition. Naturally the Exhibit.on Council on Monday night carried a hearty vote of thanks and appreciation for the very liberal offer made by the Company..