Reclaimed Land, Kissing Point, Townsville, 1953. Townsville Daily Bulletin 21 March 1951 RECLAIMING TIDAL LAND 63144359 ) There were many opportunities of profitably reclaiming tidal land in Queensland, the Opposition leader, Mr. G. F. R. Nicklin, said in Parliament to-day. He praised provisions in the bill to amend the Harbour Boards Act which will allow tidal lands to be leased for reclamation. Harbour Boards could lease tidal land for reclamation advantageously, and more land for industry would be available, he said. Mr. Nicklin said provision allowing a Harbour Board to en gage in st
Reclaimed Land, Kissing Point, Townsville, 1953. Townsville Daily Bulletin 21 March 1951 RECLAIMING TIDAL LAND 63144359 ) There were many opportunities of profitably reclaiming tidal land in Queensland, the Opposition leader, Mr. G. F. R. Nicklin, said in Parliament to-day. He praised provisions in the bill to amend the Harbour Boards Act which will allow tidal lands to be leased for reclamation. Harbour Boards could lease tidal land for reclamation advantageously, and more land for industry would be available, he said. Mr. Nicklin said provision allowing a Harbour Board to en gage in stevedoring would provide competition and speed up the stevedoring service. 'It will bring into stevedoring some competition, which would be an advantage to everyone,' he said. The bill passed all stages without amendment.
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