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We do not) hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents. fTO THE EDITOR.] Sir, —Noticing in your columns lately a little controversy re the ferry, and further, a notice inserted by the ferryman, warning the public that if they crossed the bridge (now in course of erection) they are legally liable for the ferry charges, under section 165 of the Public Works Act, Compilation Act, 1905. Now, sir, I would suggest that this is somewhat misleading, and I would ask you in fairness to the general public to publish this section, which is as follows : —“ It shall not be lawful for any person to hire, or to ply for hire in any boat or punt, or by means of any mode of conveyance whatever, across any river, stream, or creek, within half a mile in a straight line from any public ferry in working order, or bridge open for traffic across the same, at which tolls are payable ; and any person so hiring, or' plying for hire, shall for every such offence be liable to a fine not exceeding This, in my opinion, clearly shows that the public are at liberty to use the structure, providing the contractor has no objection.—l am, etc., Uninterested.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 389, 26 May 1908, Page 2
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207CORRESPONDENCE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 389, 26 May 1908, Page 2
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