SORROWS OF THE OTAGO RUNHOLDERS. [BY TELEGRAPH— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, Monday.
A deputation, representing runholders, waited on Mr Ball&nce, Minister for Lands, to-day to ask for a reduction of rents on pastoral runs. They urged wben the leases were sold the price of wool was 35% higher, and stock was a better price. ( The Minister pointed out that the question was a serious one, as if granted it meant an addition to the Property-tax. If Government made concession to one class of tenants they must do the same to others. If rents were reduced there must be enquiry in each case. The Hon. R. Campbell said if the present rents were continued the runholders must throw up the runs. Government would then have to take tenants at reduced rent*. The Minister said the matter would bo_ dealt with by Parliament. He would bring the matter before the Cabinet.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2126, 23 February 1886, Page 2
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148SORROWS OF THE OTAGO RUNHOLDERS. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, Monday. Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2126, 23 February 1886, Page 2
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