HAVELOOK-NELSON ROAD.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume I, Issue 22, 11 April 1890, Page 2

HAVELOOK-NELSON ROAD.

From what we can gather there appears to be about fifteen miles of roadway between the Rai and Wangamoa, which is not apparently under the control of any local body, and if a tree falls across the road or slips occur it seems nobody is held responsible to clear them away. Mr Oliver, of the Half-way House, has gone on several occasions to help clear away trees, and in one instance he had to lock up his house to go and help Mr W. Litchfield cut through a tree. We understand that the mail coach has been stuck up four times on this section of road during the late dry season. Surely some local body should be held responsible for this part of the road between here and Nelson, On this neglected section there are many branches and logs lying half-way across the road, which makes it rather awkward for travelling. With regard to the Wangamoa section the Waimea County Council only send a man when they know trees are down, and as it takes a day to send word and another for the man to arrive considerable delay is caused thereby. The attention of the Waimea County Council is also directed to the boulders in the Graham River, which should be cleared away at the crossing.