NEW SCENIC RESERVE
The possibility of Johnston's Hill. Karori, being secured as a scenic reserve and bird sanctuary, was mentioned at a recent meeting of the Wellington Beautifying Society, it was reported that as the result of negotiations with the owner, the Wellington City Council, and the Government, it needed only the acquiescence, of the Wellington Provincial Centennia I Council in Hie suggestion of the Minister of Lands that it should contribute a subsidy of £.l. in £3, a total of £5OO, to make success practically certain. The Wellington City Council had agreed to contribute £1250, and Hie Minister of Lauds had indicated (hat a subsidy of £5OO might be given from the domains vote. The purchase price asked by Hie owner was £2500. It was considered almost certain the remaining £250 could be secured by public subscription.
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Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 128, 23 February 1939, Page 11
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138NEW SCENIC RESERVE Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 128, 23 February 1939, Page 11
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