The Native Minister
[pee united fbbss association.]
Gisbobne, February 27.
A banquet was given to Mr Ballance last night. In his speech on the occasion the Native Minister promised to get legislative powers, to clear up the incomplete land transactions on this coast which, he said, was the only thing that would give it renewed prosperity. Mr Ballance urged' the Harbour Board to maks a breakwater on Sir John Coode's plan. He promised to visit the Ngataporou tribe at Waipate before the session. Mr Ballance left by the Hinemoa,* which arrived from Auckland at midnight. During his stay Mr Ballance attended a large Native* meeting: and- ma3e a speech, generally of the same teflor as that at TTihjirihT. He received^ number of deputations. His answers in 'many cases were favorable. He refused a Native request that he shouldstopthe Waipu Land Court. ■■■■:' .■:<■■ /L
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS18850228.2.14
Bibliographic details
Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 109, 28 February 1885, Page 2
Word Count
142The Native Minister Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 109, 28 February 1885, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in