King Country Chronicle Wednesday, October 15, 1913 NATIVE LAND BILL.
._ ♦-- ._ The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill at present before Parliament, which is the material result of the new Native Minister's enquiry into the working of the native land laws of the country is chiefly a limplifying measure for the purpose of carrying out the long established policy of Parliament in respect to native lands. Viewed as Ruch a measure it is a highly creditable effort to attend, simplify, and render workable the existing native land law. As was forecanted by the Native Mniiater the Maori Land Boards as at present constituted are abolished, the work at present devolving upon the Boards being entrusted to a judge of the Native Land Court and a registrar of the new Board, thus embodying the powers of Board and Native Land Court combined. There can be no doubt thn alteration in this respect will lead to the handling of the growing business in a much more expeditious manner, and the consequent acceleration of settlement. As a matter of fact the charge of Opposition members that the Bill will make easier the alienation of native lands is well founded. Moreover, few people will quarrel with the author of the Bill for the reason stated. Mr Herries has safeguarded the nati<ve owners in all reasonable and necessary directions, and has shed the light of common sense on the involved meanings of some of the previous legislation. It may justly be claimed that the native land question should stand beyond all party considerations and the Bill und r -r review might have been introduced by the previous Administration with credit to themselves, without in any way departing from party policy. The machinery provided for the provisional registration of a title before survey is a dtep which will have the approval of all who understand the necessity for securing to a lessor or purchaser his title immediately the transaction has passed the Beard. The delays in surveys which in the p»et led to hardship and loes on the part of the European, are thus obviated and the ability to finance, which is assured to a registered title will be welcome. The enlarged powers with reßpect to roading and partitions, which are granted by the Bill will also be widely approved, while the direction that partition orders are to be so made that besides the provision for water, road access, and reasonable boundaries, the areas are to be such as will best cut up into sections suitable for settlement according to the quality of the land must be admitted to be eminently sensible. ' The voice of reason has aho been listened to in providing that a native can lease the last of hiH land providing the BoarJ is satisfied the land is not of use to the owner for his maintenance. The provision made in respect to land held under lease by a European, which is purchased by the £rown from the native, is consistent with the land policy of the Government, inasmuch as the lessee has the right to acquire the freehold from the Crown,failing which he is granted a renewable lease. As «v have previously pointed out the new J.Jill offers no change of policy in respect to the great question, but it is :; Miiiily useful addition to the native legislation of the country. A feature v.iiic !•, may have special local interest is iliuf; a district office is to be e i.MiFiicd in each native land dißi'ui ar.ii in the event of the Bill beroinnitf law there is every likelihood i'.:' ; disuict office being established at 'Ve Knit). It will be observed that the jliii does not in any way refer to Native Township lanjp.
A consignment of metera Sn connection with the borough electric light installation haa come to hand, and a further supply haa been ordered to meet the growing requirements. On Sunday evening the Rev. S. Griffiths will deal, by special request, with the important question of "Agnosticism," in its relationship to Christiani v y. We understand relevant questionß will be permitted. The dates of wool sales to be held under the auspicea of the Wellington Wool Brokers' Association during the current season, are announced elsewhere. Other information of import' ance to pastoraliats is alao given. The annual general meeting of the Te Kuiti Horticultural Society will be held in the Chronicle Om>« on Friday evening at 7..10. It is hoped that a large number of those interested jyill attend and that the show will thisttj year be made a great aucceas. ,^H Mr Graham advertises in issuo the sale by auction of Hattaway and Fitzptrick, Ltd's. etc. Full particulars appear in advertising column. Lißt of detaris can be had at the auctioneer's office. Mt Graham will sell as per advertisement in to day's issue, all Mra Campbell's furniture and effects on Saturday next at 2 p.m., on the premises, Warmington'a Buildings. Aa Mrs Campbell is leaving the sale will be without reserve, with the exception of the piano. ' Mr D. McCorkindale, in his replace advertisement in another coluumn, draws attention to the fine assortment of English leather goods he has just received. Some very fine lines of saddles, harness, bridles, leggings, and other goods are on view, and are well worth inspection. The Rev. P. W. Clarkson, ,official lecturer for the Auckland branch Of the Bible-in-Schoola League, is visiting Te Kuiti thiß week. He will address a meeting which is being held to further the cause on Friday evening, October 17th, in St. Luke's Church Hall, commencing at 8 o'clock. The annual picnic of the railway employees in conjunction with the carriers of Te Kuiti, was held at Te Kumi racecourse on Sunday last. Beautiful weather prevailed, and there was a large gathering of both adults and children. The usual sportß and games were indulged in, and a very j pleasant day was spent. * Those in search of a neat and compact souvenir of Te Kuiti Bhould visit Mr F. Sutton's shop. He has just to hand a splendid little booklet of twelve vieWB —six of Te Kuiti, three of the Waitomo Caves and three of scenery on the Main Trunk line. They are perforated bo that they can be torn out fur transmission by post, and are a most acceptable present. The next general election is foreshadowed already by the activity of both political parties throughout the country. The Liberal party which was so long without a leader haß, since the acceptance of the leadership by Sir Joseph Ward, quickened remarkably. \rrangementa have bean made to hold a Liberal re-union at Te Kuiti on October 27th, at which three prominent members of the party will deliver addresses. The demand forTe Kuiti Illustrated, which is being published by the King Country Chronicle, has exceeded our expectations. During the last week orders for over 200 copies have been received. We invite our frienda to • order early so aa to allow of our priming sufficient and meeting the requirements ot all. The souvenir will be a credit to the district and publishing office as well as an interesting record of the progres of Te Kuiti. A very striking increase in the business done at the Te Kuiti dairy factory this year ia noticeable. For the month of September last year the amount of butter fat received was rather more than 3363 pounds. Dur- , ing September this year the amount received totalled 11,141 pounda, an increase of 7777 pounds. Thiß increase is not expected to be maintained at the same rate throughout the season, as it is recognised to be partly due to the early spring and the consequent improvement in roads. However, a very substantial increase is assured and an excellent season is predicted.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 611, 15 October 1913, Page 4
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