Freehold Privileges Wanted.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 January 1913, Page 3

Freehold Privileges Wanted.

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f.PHU PRKB'j ABBOCIATJOJJ.] JIOTOIiDA, This Day. The Piiino Minister leavcß here to--1 .day by train for Hastings. On Sati ui-day the lion Mr Masscy inspected j the Taupo Totara Timber Com|j)any's line from Makara to Puta- | nun, at which place he was entertained by the residents at luncheon. In the evening, at .Hotorua, ho received a deputation from tho townspeople, enquiring whether the Government would consider a request for the freehold for Hotorua, an.l on what terms; also if the of the freehold would entail residents becoming liablo for local administration. Mr Maasey waid that whilst the Government was desirous of giving everybody an opportunity to acquire thu Tiveliold, Hotorua was in a. different position from otl'er places. He would lay the deputation's request .before tho Crown Law officers, for their opinion. Mr Massey went on to say thnt the granting of tho freehold would certainly entail the assumption of responsibility for local administration. Later in the evening Mr Massey was entertained 'by lady supporters of tho Reform Party. A Sydney cablegram ror*" , " 5 .. uic score, of New South Wales in the Trumpet- benefit mat<-h~.27() for eight wickets. Barber made M-l and Trumper 138. On account of the locsil show being held on Wednesday next the Levin Druids' Lodge have postponed their usual meeting. It will be held on Friday, 31st itist. Those young men who intend to enter for the amateur judging at the .show on Monday are reminded that entries close to-morrow (Tuesday) evening with the (secretary (Mr 15. 11. fJardener). who will give all necessary information to applicants Tor H. This useful class should elicit keen competition.