LAND SUB-DIVISION AT SHANNON.

Shannon News, 17 May 1929, Page 2

LAND SUB-DIVISION AT SHANNON.

GOVERNMENT ASKED TO TAK OVER. MR LINKLATER IMPRESSED. Negotiatioii|3 are in hand for tl sub-division of Te Maire farm, owm by Mr F. Bryant and situated on tl boundary of the Shannon borough. Tl properly contains some 720 acres < rich drained swamp and terrace lan having frontages to three roads. Tl property is all in grass and is bein used for dairying and fattening shec and cattle. Mr J. Linklater, M.P., i spected the property last week ai was greatly impressed, so much s that he stated that at the price offe ed, he would nob hesitate to buy wei he requiring land for himself. Fu particulars have been forwarded the Land Purchase Controller and a early inspection by the Land Pu chase Board is expected. Mr A. E. Hyde, who is acting f< Mr Bryant in the matter states thi if the Government decline to take ov the property, sub-oivision will still 1 carried; out, six Isecttions having a ready been disposed of subject to tl Government rejecting Ihe propert •The importance of this sub-division ' Shannon is great, as it will not only 1 the means of settling about fourte< families who are anxious to take v land, buti will assist to build up tl town and make it possible for i people to derive benefits that in tl past have been impossible. If tl Manawatu-Oroua River Board are su cessful in their effort to, have the modified scheme of flood control ca ried out, still further land close t Shannon will be available for settl ment. A deputation of representativt of several local bodies will wait 0 the Premier and Ministers within tl next week or two in* support of tli scheme. Mr Hyde has\ been appointc to represent, the boroughs interests Shannonites will watch the out-core with keen interest.