SPANISH LAW
BITTER OPPOSITION ROUSED
STATE CONTROL Op CHURCHES'.
MADRID, May 8
Alt ecclesiastical property in Spain estimated to be worth £100,00(1,000; becomes the property of the Republic, following.'the' adoption of a new law by the. Cortes" to-night.
The law, which has aroused bitter opposition, brings under. the control 'of the State many magnificent churches, including the famous cathedrals of ■Seville and Burgos. Many of these churches are, however, - badly in need ‘of repair, ami u tlie ! State may ‘find 'that it lias incurred a- heavy financial responsibility. r ’• It is • understoodthe' Iftvr will not affect- the property in Spain of..Protestant,4 and other, sects.—Reuter.
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1933, Page 6
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