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Cromwell Argus, Volume I, Issue 44, 14 September 1870, Page 4

At last wo have the satisfaction of knowing that the erection of a new Telegraph and Post-office has been decided upon by the General Government, an intimation to that effect having been received by the Mayor (through Charles O'Neill, Esq., M. H.R.) from the Postmaster-General. We have reason to think that the work will be commenced without delay, and that the only question now under consideration by the postal authorities is the selectiou of a site. We do not suppose that the Post-master-General will consult the wishes of the townspeople. in the- matter,- how-eve

strongly they may etepresa their opinions; but at least an effort should be made to prevent the erection of our principal public buildings upon a site so distant from the business part of the town as the reserve set apart for that purpose. If the people of Cromwell are to have a voice in the matter at all, a meeting, of the ratepayers should be called without delay to discuss the question, and afterwards—as there is certain to be a difference of opinion as to the site most suitable—let a day be fixed by the Mayor and Council for taking the votes of the ratepayers, and let the majority carry the day. That is the only satisfactory method of dealing with a question where so many conflicting private interests are involved.