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New Zealand Tablet, 24 August 1911, Page 1623

An interesting comment on the development of the fishing industry- is made by the Chief Inspector of Fisheries, Mr. H. F. Ayson in his annual report, which is embodied in the Marine Department’s report. *1 am convinced,’ he remarks, ‘ that better marketing and transport facilities by rail to the different markets and to inland towns would result in a very large increase in the quantity of fish sent from the various fishing grounds. Reports from the inspectors of fisheries show that there is a great deal of dissatisfaction in connection with forwarding fish by rail, and I would ask that the matter be brought before the Railway Department with a view to trying to meet the requirements of the fish trade. The establishment of .public fish markets in the principal towns would no doubt help the industry.’ Mr. Ayson adds: And would also be the means of enabling the public to get a better and cheaper supply of fish. Improved means of transporting fish by railway are also much required.’