Foreword

This issue of the journal continues the co-operation between the Nelson and Marlborough Historical Societies in ensuring that the history of the northern part of the South Island is recorded. As in previous issues a number of topics are discussed and all the articles should prove of interest.

Readers, and in particular authors, will have been extremely disappointed at the number of errors that appeared in the last issue and the publishers regret and apologise for these. However most were beyond the control of the editorial committee but in an attempt to prevent a similar recurrence a new publishing procedure has been instituted. Unfortunately we have no way of knowing how successful this will be until the journal is printed.

In conclusion I express my appreciation to your editor, Mrs Margaret Brown and her editorial committee. I also acknowledge the support given to the journal by the members of both societies and in particular the authors with their valuable contributions. I would remind everyone that it is time to start planning for next issue.