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Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1932, Page 4

The prompt success attending the early use of the aerjal landing at South Hokitika is very gratifying to the iiommuni.ty. The interest taken in the reality of a landing place, since its utility was demonstrated practically on Tuesday, shows public appreciation of the success attending the activities which are bringing a useful landing into being. Work is proceeding daily on the Hold and in the fullness of time a definite airport will he established here, and he availaide for regular use. The fact that an aerial mail from Wellington to Hokitika, via Nelson and Westport iiml vice versa is to operate next week gives definite proof of the progress made. What lias been accomplished in such a short time is a tribute to Messrs P. H. Renton and sons who have been the moving spirits in stilling up the necessary interest in the mid •rfaking in Hie proper quarter. Practical assistance we understand Ins been given by Messrs ,J. A. Murdoch and .1. d. McTptosh in providing mechanical help on the ground, while tin* local bodies bare diverted as much unemployed labour as possible to iifsist in the task in liand. Mr Xx.eenan, County Chairman.

has been in touch with the Minister for Unemployment for further aid in the matter so that the workmen might be given full time each week, and at the request of the Commissioner of Unemployment has supplied the Board with full particulars of the work in hand and the extent of the Help desired. Now that interest lias been aroused locally greater practical interest will probably be shown in the work in band. Meantime Captain McGregor is to be complimented 011 the success of bis early visit, and the demonstration given as to- the suitability of the ground. His return will be welcomed as the most practical proof of the value of the ground for aviation purposes.