The Te Aroha Native Difficulty.
We understand that the Government have decided to proclaim the Te Aroha goldfield on the date settled, notwithstanding the opposition of certain interested parties, both native and European. Mr G. T. Wilkinson arrived by the Rotomahana this afternoon, after an interview with Mr Whitaker, and will go on, probably to-night too the Upper Country where the determination of the Government will be. make known to the natives interested in the new district. If, however, any of the native owners still remain dissatisfied after the goldfield is proclaimed, and their portions ascertained^ the Government will be prepared to exclude" the particular portions from the operation of the Acts, and then the owners can deal with them as they think fit. It is gratifying to find the Government showing such a determined and firm demeanour. It will prore to the natives that .no matter how ' they have been petted and pleased in the past, other hands are at the plough now, and while fairness will characterise all Government transactions in this district, no countenance will be given to " ways tliat are dark and tricks that are mean." A few days will see the proclamation irisufd.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3709, 13 November 1880, Page 2
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198The Te Aroha Native Difficulty. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3709, 13 November 1880, Page 2
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