BARING SQUARE.
PRELIMINARY WORK COMMENCED.
A NEW LAY-OUT SHORTLY. Preliminary work in connection with the proposed alterations to Baring Square East was commenced to-day under the supervision of the Curator of the Ashburton Domain (Mr D. H. Leigh). The removal of the oak trees is the first job. There was some delay* this morning because of a difficulty with the strainer. The butts on the concrete edging around the reserve will be removed during the next few days. Once the ground is cleared, and; the oaks removed the area will be surveyed. •
Mr Leigh said this morning that with favourable weather Baring Square, should be laid out in its new form in bout a month’s time.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 196, 28 May 1940, Page 6
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116BARING SQUARE. Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 196, 28 May 1940, Page 6
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