of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 



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lives. Two Port Logan men, while engaged lobster fishing, were drowned 

 off the coast through the capsizing of their boat. Assistance arrived 

 too late. 



As curing for export is almost unknown in this district the Govern- 

 ment Guarantee Scheme practically did not operate. The prospects of 

 the industry in this district, while perhaps not so bright as hitherto, give 

 no cause for anxiety, as the fish landed by local fishermen are usually 

 consumed fresh. The high prices of all kinds of fishing gear is certainly 

 a handicap, but relief in this direction is confidently anticipated in the 

 near future. 



With the return to something like pre-war conditions the present 

 state of Girvan harbour will doubtless adversely affect fishing operations 

 from this creek. Owing to the silting up of the basin and channel, the 

 local boats cannot get entry or egress until about half-tide. A move- 

 ment is on foot with a view to the taking over of the harbour by the 

 Town Council for the benefit of the general community, but no definite 

 decision has been reached. 



John Glen, 



Fishery Officer, 



Girvan, lith January 1921. 



