NATIVE LANDOWNERS.
MAY DOMINATE COUNCILS.
APPREHENSION IN NORTH.
EFFECT OF CONSOLIDATION.
(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)
KAITAIA, this day.
An interesting point in connection with the native land consolidation scheme was raised by Mr. Houston at the monthly meeting of the Mangonui County Council yesterday.
Mr. Houston explained that owing to the natives' rates having been paid by the Government the names of native land owners would appear on the rate roll. In many ridings the native vote would exceed that of the European and it would be possible to have Maoris forming the majority of the members of the council. This would apply to the election of hospital board members also.
He did not wish to pass any disparaging remarks about tho natives, said Mr. Houston, but would it be for the good of the county if native members became dominant. The legislation had not intended that this change should be brought about.
It was pointed out that only a portion of the outstanding native rates had been paid, and it was doubtful if the natives would be able to exercise their franchise, although their names would appear on the rate rolls.
Tho council finally decided to obtain from its solicitor a legal opinion on the matter.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 248, 19 October 1928, Page 8
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