ROTORUA CONTROL.
MAORI REPRESENTATIONS. illy Telegraph.—Own ("nrrespondent.) RrtTORl'A, Wednesday. Local control proposals were discussed l.v si deputation of ohincinutii Maoris and the executive of the Chamber of Commerce today. The Maoris desired special representation on the proposed burough council, and thai :i Muori comniittep might decide what native-owned properties should lie rated, on account of the peetiliariticß of tenure. Mr. McLean (president) stated thiii the chamber was willing to increase tlie proposed inimlHM- uf elected members on tlio nujijii-ited council from 4 to .">, ot which niimhei- one would he elected l>y the .Mauris, lie thought the Government would hardly agree to allow a Maori committee tn decide what native properties should he rated, and lie invited the deputation to send representatives to the next meeting of the ehamher to discuss the matter further. The deputation agreed to do so.
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 133, 5 June 1919, Page 8
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