GISBORNE AFFAIRS.
RUSH FOR LAND. ELECTRIC TRAMS DISCUS__U_f i (By Telegraph.—Pres» A_Moc_itloi_> % GISBORNE, this tlliy. 1 ; Much interest is being shown in ■ fht approaching ballot for subdivisionsi in'/_'-■ Tearai eshte, lately acquired by the: Government, and there is a considen_h_B number of visitors to the property; : is expected that there will be a big'rnsli of applicants for the various sections. ■ Mr. Paul Hansen, representing: the British Electric Traction Company, _j visiting Gisborne, where the need foi£ trams is being freely canvassed. At a meeting of the creditors of Thos. Morrison, painter, the debtor stated that he had sustained losses amounting- toe £120 by bad debts and fire, ana a distress warrant having been issued .by an Auckland firm, he had no recourse tlii' to file. The Assignee was instructed to:">'■" release his assets. The Painters' Union has decided to seek a :aew award, with wages raised froa' 1/3 to 1/4 per hour.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 66, 17 March 1908, Page 4
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152GISBORNE AFFAIRS. Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 66, 17 March 1908, Page 4
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