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Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 377, 28 August 1908, Page 2

Latest from Wellington.

(Special to the Settler ) Wellington, Thursday, A return laid on the table of, the Ifouso yesterday at the instance of Mr Greeuslado shows that the amount spent on Kinohaku No 2 block Is £6751, Mr Groeuslado left yesterday for Hamilton on business connected with his constituency, In the discussion on the Land Department estimates last evening, Mr Jennings asked the Minister to settle the misunderstanding that existed between some cottiers about Kawhia in reference to grass seed or rebate of rent occasioned by the fires in the early part of this year.—Minister said he would be prepared to place a sum on the oati nates for the purpose montjoced, but the cases had to bo recommended by the Land Board.

Messrs Greonslado and Jennings formed part of a deputation tu the Minister for Lands on Tuesday re the present prohibition of boned meat into the home Country. It was pointed out it would be u eerions mat or for farmers and those employed at freezing works if local Government at Home took such a step.—The Minister stated the Government was instructing the High Comliiissioner to make strong representation over this matter. The Cabinet was prepared to have the st-ioteat supervision by inspectors in New Zealand, s.» as to re move any fear that'iu iy bo in the miudi of the people at Home. When .Mr Ell twitted Mr Masn.-y in the House last night about, advocating railwajs, roads, etc., the Leader of the Opposition said if Mr Ell had an electorate like Mr Jennings or like Franklin he would understand the reason why country members spoke so strongly on thesd mutters.