AUCKLAND'S NEW PARK
, AUSPICIOUSLY OPENED. • (By Megrapii—Press Association) Auckland, January 28. The park, which has been donated to the City by Mr. A. M. Myers, M.P., was auspiciously opened this afternoon in delightful weather'and in the presence of .a largo gathering of citizens. Among those: present were representatives of the State, the Legislature, the City Council, the Harbour Board, the Board of Education, the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, and various other local • bodies. The proceedings were marked by ' sustained cordiality and occasional enthusiasm. The park comprises about 8J acres behind the Town Hall, which was previously slum area. This has been transformed into a park and plavground for children.. Mr/ Myers .donated the' £9000 necessary for tho work and in addition is giving the funds for the ■erection of a free kindergarten and school for backward children to cost another £4000. " > '
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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2371, 29 January 1915, Page 8
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142AUCKLAND'S NEW PARK Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2371, 29 January 1915, Page 8
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