SAXTON'S BUSH.
REQUEST IVRPRSSERVATION, Borough Jus n er, ed tli,"'. a |H>riifnW>i Satxon's hnsli,' laud chaining "BH hush, should be sct\ nskll- as ;i reserve Ihe borough being wiJlVfyg tint five acres of the area already granted the boTpjgh ■should be given in exchange. The Minister pointed out that the Borough Council had already been grant eel 21 ceres of land which the Government had purchased for a soldiers' settlement, and he pointed out that while the demand for land was so great, the Government had to be careful that it did not give 100 much away. lie wished to know what the lwough was prepared to do in connection with the matter. Mr. Bellringer said that the Borough Council was anxious to see the virgin bush preserved. Mr. Guthrie said that he was not a vandal, and did not desire to destroy the busli, but he pointed out that the demand for land was very great. After a little further discussion, the Minister advised the deputation to mark definitely on the plan what they required, when he would submit the matter to the Commissioner nt New Plymouth for a report. They were also free to interview Mr. Bullard on the matter.
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Taranaki Daily News, 24 April 1920, Page 3
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202SAXTON'S BUSH. Taranaki Daily News, 24 April 1920, Page 3
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