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DEPUTATION TO MR. ELL. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christehureh, L;ist Night. A deputation, introduced by Mr. R. I-leaton Rhodes, waited upon the Hon. 11. 0. Ell this morning in regard to the recent increase in charges for lung distance telephones. Mr. Ell explained that the increase had been made because the old rates did not pay the Department. With regard to the increase being made retrospective, he promised to look into this aspect of the question. THE HON. J. COLVIN. Thames, Last Night. The lion, J. Colvin received several deputations to-day. The principle matters urged were the opening up of the Hauraki pastoral lease lands, estimated at nearly a quarter of a million acres, for settlement. These lands are situated on the Ilauraki goldfields, quite distinct from the Hauraki Plain lands. The Minister was also urged to have a flying survey made of the Kopu-Pokeno railway, and to subsidise the construction of a ferry over the Thames river and a bridge over the Piako river. Mr. Colvin will bring these matters before Cabinet. He left to-day for Paeroa.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 270, 11 May 1912, Page 5
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178MINISTERIAL Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 270, 11 May 1912, Page 5
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