WESTLAND LAND BOARD.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 May 1923, Page 1

WESTLAND LAND BOARD.

MR HOULISTON RETIRIN'!

COM I’Ll M EXT A.U Y REFERENCE:--!,

At: the conclusion of the meeting ot the Westland band Hoard yesterday afternoon, the Commissioner of Crown Funds (Mr Morpeth) stated that oil tlie filst of Die month Mr Robert FToulis(olds term of office as a member of the |!i,ard would expire, and as Mr Llouljsina had notified he did not intend f o accept reappointment, it meant' 'oat this would he his last attendance as a member of the Hoard. Ihe Government had been notified of this decision ami tiie Prime Minister had received the notification with very great regret. Personally continued -Mr Morpeth, he would miss hint from their meetings. Mr Hnuliston had sat on the Hoard now for about to nyears, and had won the esteem and respect ot his icllou members. Tie was a practical farmer ami a successful one and bis opinions were those of an expert. The Board has to administer the land laws m Westland, and he realised lmw thoroughly well fpialified Mr Houliston was for the position. His wide experience and practical judgment was a valuable assistance to the Board. It was a pleasure to have been associated with Air Houliston and he was sorry he was leaving, as his sound advice will lie missed. Ho thanked Mr Houliston for the valuable services he had rondel od and wished him well in the luture.

Mr B. Ward said as a member of the Board he joined in expressing his regret at Mr Honliston’s retirement. For ten years lie had been a member of tho Board and he was looked oil as an authority in AAcstlaml in tanning matters. He always gave sound adviceaiid gave it freely. He was sorry they were not to have lus useful views at the Board table in the future. Tfe was a man wh<»o friendship was well worth pneoiivaging, and Westland was losing a real good member of Dm Board. He wished Mr and Aits ITonliston many pleasant days on their model farm at Koiterangi, which it would be well if many of our soldier settlers took a lesson from. TTo again expressed his regret at Mr floulisl oil’s decision lo retire from the Board. ?i?r G. Mullinson joined with Die

other speakers in Die expressions of regret at losing the services of Mr Houliston, who had proved liimsoll a very capable and conscientious member of the Board. Mr G. Clayton also regretted that Mr Houliston was retiring. His experience and sound judgment caused his advice to he sought for Die whore district recognises his ability, and would regret his intention of retiring from the Board. Mr Will Wilson on behalf of tho land agents joined in the expressions of regret at Mr Houliston leaving the Board and paid a tribute to the valued .services he had rendered as a member. Air Tlouliston appreciated the kind remarks of the several speakers, which he felt lie did not deserve. He had bad a pleasant time at the Board table, and thanked members for the courtesv always extended to him. Tf there was anything lie could do for them at any time be would gladly do it. His advice was always freely given and he always tried to do his best. He thanked them again for their kind and appreciative references.