WESTLAND AFFAIRS
[tv Telegraph.—Special to Gcakoianj
WELLINGTON, Oct. 29. The Railway Commission will visit the Coast. 'I lie itinerary includes a visit to Wailio Gorge to see the country regarding possible railway freightage from timber, and also realise the possibilities of tourist traffic to the Coast.
'i be Public Works Estimates were discussed ibis morning by lion Grimnioiid. .Messrs O’Brien and Evans, and considered a fairly satisfactory list. An additional list, lor the supplementary estimates was drawn up by Air Evans, and will lie presented to tilt* AlinisU*r by lion .1. (irimmond and -ir O’Brien to-morrow. Regarding the Royalties question it is ascertained that some payment is to le made to local bodies, hut the amount is as yet undetermined. Cabinet, and the Forestry officers agreed that the claim's of the local bodies should lie. recognised. Air O’Brien is anxious to have a debate in the House on the subject and. is pressing the Prime Alinislor to lix a time for discussion of Air Strauchon’s report.
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1924, Page 3
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166WESTLAND AFFAIRS Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1924, Page 3
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