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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 334, 30 August 1898, Page 2

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Town Boakd.—The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday, August 20th. Present: Commissioners Tristram (chairman), Elmsly and Dinneen.—The rate of |d in the£, as publicly notified, was ordered to be made.— An estimate was received from Mr Vaile of the cost of the necessary repairs to Mr Gumpstoue's house, and it was resolved to inform Mr Cumpstone that, if the Board repair the house, he will'be requested to pay £2 10s per annum extra rent, and to kep fences and gates in proper order.—Letter from Mr Clifford re occupat on and rent of certain allotments.—lt was decided to inform Mr Clifford that, if he will char the lots referted to, his rent from November next will be ieduced by one-half.—lt was resolved to have a row of trees (mostly oaks, elms ami walnuts, with a few cypress) planted on the south side of Lot 403, and to have then, fenced off.—Tenders were received from W. Vailo and R. Maiuwaring for repairs to sale-yards The following accounts were pissed for payment: —\Y. Thomson, 10s; \V. Jennings, "is ; Government auditor, £2; Licensing Act, £3 »s 9d; R McDonnell, £2 15s 10c! ; J. Kennedy, £1 17s Od ; G. McGhie, £l3 -Is: C. Ellis, £1 »-' lid; petty cash, £l. Tub Govkhsmext and tiik Natives. —A good deal of righteous indignation is expressed by many of the poor natives in this district, particularly those who live along the I'uniu some miles above here, right?down to the Waipa. at the heartless manner in which they have been treated by the Government. Many of them have applied through the Government Native Agent (Mr Wilkinson) for a small supply of potato and other seed to plant; as, owing to the late disastrous season, they are entirely without any seed, or the means to purchase same; but in all eases, I understand, their applications have been refused. It certainly seems very hard on the poor Maoris, as the help applied for would not altogether amount to a very large sum. It would be interesting to know what, becomes of the £7OOO annually voted by Government for indigent natives,—(Own Correspondent.)