0. In the House on Monday night, I)r. Thacker referred to the answer given in regard to the presentation sword from New Zealand to General Godley. He said that money for th e sword had not been raised by public subscription but had been “taken en masse” from the revenues of the four City Councils He added that he was on a voyage "of discovery when he asked the question. The four City Councils had voted £25 each. This was a hole and corner business with tHe finances of the four cities. Mr J.' P. Luke said the subscription was promoted by the Mayor of Wellington, and, as far as that city was concerned, it was a voluntary contributlW.
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1920, Page 3
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119Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1920, Page 3
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