NORFOLK ISLAND.
StdNby, February 27.
A deputation from Norfolk Inland presented a protest against annexation to Now South Wuloo to the Governor. Amongst ocher objections Mr Adams nrgea that the colony might/ allow undesirable immigration, fluoh as the unemployed It! also had fear of taxation being imposed. Lord Hampden eaid the Commission appointed by Sir R. Duff in 1894 had folly reported od the matter. The Imperial Government had asaonted, and New South Wales had assumed the responsibility. Sir R. Duffs Commipsion had reported In favour of appointing a magistrate as the administration of justice was anything but right. He thought the prejudices against Now South Wales were quite unfounded. Tbe policy was settled, aud the islanders must accept the position.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 49, 28 February 1896, Page 2
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