Bishopscourt
Sir, — Christchurch’s most significant and glorious home is about to be desecrated and I implore people to take notice before the bulldozers move in. It is not my intention to seek publicity but I do not disguise the fact that I am a real estate agent as this might give weight to my claim that Bishopscourt is easily Christchurch’s finest property. People are justifiably confused because this is a Church matter and because the new proposals concern the elderly, but surely the Anglican Church with its enormous real estate wealth must see that disposing of Bishopscourt is a short-term financial gain that is a huge loss to the people of Christchurch. Who has made this incredible decision? Bishopscourt is part of Christchurch’s heritage and not just an Anglican Church matter. Have all the alternatives been explored fully enough? I ask the Church to tell us urgently if the decisions made, are irrevocable and whether they could be influenced by public support. — Yours, etc., W. J. C. ROYDS. February 15, 1983.
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