FISHING OFF PATEA
TOWN SUPPORTS SCHEME He was contemplating starting a fishing industry at Patea with the aid of his lanch Awahou," wrote Mr. C. J. Bax to the Patea Chamber of Commerce at its meeting on Tuesday, and would be glad if the chamber would assist him by giving him a letter stating that it would be a good thing for the town and district if such an industry were established. - As they were doubtless aware, continued the letter, some of the best fishing grounds in the Dominion were off the Patea coast, and it seemed a pity that no boat from Patea was operating for the benefit of the residents of the district. The position at the present moment was that under the regulations he was unable to obtain a license unless the department was satisfied that such an industry would benefit the residents of the districts. He had had three years' experience in deep sea fishing and felt sure that a regular supply of fresh fish would be appreciated. It was stated that in reply to his application to the Department of Industry and Commerce Mr. Bax had been advised that, with a hawker operating from Hawera and a licensed fishmonger at Patea, the district was covered to the department's satisfaction. ) It was agreed to support Mr. Baxs application for fishing rights, it being stated that the Patea fishmonger was quite prepared to take the fresh fish supplies, providing he could be given some guarantee that he would be given service equal to his present service. A deputation of three members was formed to approach the Hawera Chamber of Commerce regarding freights to the Patea port. Patea is not on the list of free ports with manufacturers of confectionery and biscuits, and the secretary was asked to write to these manufacturers asking them if they would place Patea on the list of free ports. Mr. D. Roots said that the difference between freights sent by boat from Wellington to Patea and railage was £2 a ton, which would mean a saving of £100 on one full shipment. The freight was passed on to the consumer, and if goods could be supplied direct to Patea it would mean the saving of a considerable sum in a year. It was decided to write to Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M.P.. supporting his efforts opposing suggested amendments to the Shops and Offices Act. New rules were drawn up and adopted and it was decided to become incorporated.
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Taranaki Daily News, 26 September 1940, Page 9
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