A GENEROUS CITIZEN.
'MR. MYERS' GIFTS TO. AUCKLAND.. PARK, KINDERGARTEN, IAND SCHOOL. By Telegraph.—Per Press Association.' Auckland, Last Night. •The park which has been donated to the city by Mr. A. M. Miyers wa» 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 Harbor Board, the Board of Education, the Hospital and Charitable Ai<| Board, and various other local bodies. The proceedings were marked by sustained cordiality and occasional enthusiasm. The park comprises about BV4 acre! behind- the Town Hall, which was, previously a slum area. This has been transformed into a park and playground for children. Mr. Myers donated the £9OOO necessary for the work, and, in addition, is giving funds for the erection of a free kindergarten and school for backward children, to cost another £4OOO.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 198, 29 January 1915, Page 4
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149A GENEROUS CITIZEN. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 198, 29 January 1915, Page 4
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