THE HON. J. A. MILLAR.
1. , ' tor TEIiEOEAPH—FRSSS ASSOCIATION.) , Hohltlka, May 17. ■ The Hon. J. A. Millar;and party arrived here to-day,' and after -a short stay, proceeded to lioss, where a number of Okarito residents interviewed tho Minister in reference to , harbour construction, the cost of y/hich is ostimnted by tho (iovernmont engineers at £33,000. 'After a long discussion, the. Minister stated that; ho would obtain a further report, probably as to the cost of doing tho portion of tho work most urgently required:. Xn any case, tho settlers would hav'6 to submit to a special rate. to.pay interest on the cost. Tho deputation agreod to this proposal. Aftor luncheon, the jlinioter inspected tho electrical works of the Ross. Goldfields, Ltd., which will shortly ctnimenco operations. Tho Minister then roturiipd to Hokitika, whoro ho mot several reputations,, and subsequently loft for Greymouth. •'.;',-. .■•■••. /
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 510, 18 May 1909, Page 6
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