THE MANGATAINOKE BLOCK.
To the Editor,
Sir,—l was able during my drive through the bush, to climb to tho top of the limestone hill near Pahiatua. The prospect that met my view from thence was indeed lovely, Although I have always believed that a very large extent of level country existed at the head waters of tho Mangatainoke and Makakahi rivers, I had no anticipation that such a magnificent stretch of land is available for future settlement, I would beg to suggest that the County authorities or the Pahiatua Road Board should Bpend two or three pounds in cutting a track to the trig station on the summit of the hill, so that travellers and intending settlers may be able to jud?e for themselves of the future of such a country. If the right class of men occupy such land, the future of North Wairarapa may he considered as assured, assuming that frozen meat, cheese, and butter meet- in the future with a fair market, I have always pushed
on as mueh as possible the purchase of the Mangatainoke Block, but I think that if Mr Ballance had been with me, he would himself insist upon more expedition being thrown in tho conduct oftho purchase. 1 am, &c, George Beetham. Woodville, March 23rd, 1885.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1947, 24 March 1885, Page 2
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214THE MANGATAINOKE BLOCK. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1947, 24 March 1885, Page 2
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