Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1922. THE PORT.
AT the last meeting of ihe Horowhenua Electric Power Board held at Levin, the Board’s Engineer'suggested that if material, including Hardwood Australian timber for poles, could be landed at Foxton, thousands of pounds could be saved in freight. We have interviewed.the> acting secretary of the Harbour Board (Mr AV. Bock) on the subject and he states that the average depth of water on the bar at highwater Spring tides is given monthly at about 11 ft. 6 in. and the dredging of the river is showing excellent results. So much so, that the sand bars that used to trouble even our old friend' the “Queen of the South” have disappeared. The Board, naturally is out to encourage trade, though unfortunately, some of our contemporaries are inclined to throw cold water on the Board’s efforts. We hope shortly to give the latest soundings of ''the River in detail. In the meantime, judging from the freedom of delays to the “Kennedy” now trading here, vessels of similar draft should have no trouble in making the port. Small schooners or scows, provided they have sufficient auxiliary power should ha ve no difficulty in entering the port.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2430, 18 May 1922, Page 2
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201Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1922. THE PORT. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2430, 18 May 1922, Page 2
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