THE OLD STOCKADE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2371, 22 December 1921, Page 3

THE OLD STOCKADE.

At the conclusion of the annual public meeting of the Pox ton Racecourse Trustees yesterday afternoon, Mr J. Kebhell, chairman, referred to the stockade erected during the troublous times of unrest in 1808, on the ridge behind the school. The site was historical, and should he acquired hy the Borough Council, out of,reserves revenue, as a memorial.

Mr G. Coley: The Council’s reserves fund is exhausted.

Mr Kebhell, continuing, said that* this,site could have been secured i with money expended on the improvements to Easton Park. He was prepared to subscribe towards. the purchase of the property, and lie felt sure other old' settlers, from sentimental reasons, would do likewise. It should he acquired hy the Borough Council or School Committee. The stockade was constructed of a double row of: white pine trees, with loop-holes cut ont with a morticing axe. He regretted that he had parted with the axe. The stockade provided a haven of safety during a trying period, and quieted the settlers. He hoped the Borough Council and School Committee would unite in an endeavour to secure the property as a memorial.

Mr G. Coley said lie would bring the matter under the notice of the Borough Council.