A VALUABLE GIFT.
(By Telegraph. —Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Jan. 28. The park which has been donated to the city by Mr A. M Myers, M.P., was auspiciously opened this afternoon in delightful weather and in the presence of a large gathering of citizens. Among those present were representatives of the State legislature, the City Council, the Harbour Board, the Board of Education, the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board and various ether local bodies. Proceedings were marked by sustained cordiality and occasional enthusiasm. The park comprises about 8A acres behind the Town Hall which was previously a slum area. This has been transferred into a park and playground for children. Mr Myers donated the £9,009 necessary for the work and in addition is giving funds for the erection cf a free* kindergarten and school for backward children, to cost another £4OOO.
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 126, 30 January 1915, Page 2
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140A VALUABLE GIFT. Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 126, 30 January 1915, Page 2
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