STATE OF AFFAIRS AT THE WHARF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3231, 30 May 1911, Page 2

STATE OF AFFAIRS AT THE WHARF.

[TO THE EDITOR.]

.Sir, —In an article in this morning s issue ,under the heading of “Big Local Shipping—Some Facts and Figures”, it is interesting to note the rapid strides our port is taking. But I would like to draw your attention to the concluding paragraph of your article, in which you give praise to the Harbor Board officials, that even during this busy time no congestion took place. This statement, to put it mildly, hardly comes under your heading of “Facts.” Sue 11 a confusion of cargo as appeared on the wharf and , appears almost every week, is appalling to any receiving ’ agent, carter, or. importer, who has had experience in connection with receiving cargo in-other ports. While not wishing to say anything against the officials of the flarbor Board, I must emphatically point out that your statement is mis-leading and erroneous to the general public, who may not be in a position to see the disadvantages importers have in receiving delivery of goods. The fault is undoubtedly with the Harbor Board, and until they can realise how this port is increasing in imports, and give three or four times the present shed accommodation and up-to-date facilities for handling the goods, it is hardly fair to mislead the public by .making such’ statements as appeared in this morning’s issue of your valuable paper.— lain, etc., "A PAYER OF DUES.” [The, remarks in the “Times” had reference to shipping, not to wharf ac-commodatioii’.-LEd. G.T.I