CLOSER SETTLEMENT

Evening Star, Issue 19274, 12 June 1926, Page 11

CLOSER SETTLEMENT

GOVERNMENT PURCHASE [Per United Press Association.] DARGAVILLE, June 11. An important land deal was completed'yesterday, when the North Auckland Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd., sold to the Government for closer settlement purposes 4,360 acres of laud, which comprise portions of the properties of Messrs B. Coleman and T. C. Hawkins. The land, which is situated about eight miles from Dargavillo, at Taugowahino, on the route of the proposed Kirikapuni-Dargaviilo Railway lino, is mostly rich river flats suitable for dairying and cattle-raising. It is among the best in North Auckland, and will bo cut up to accommodate about forty families. The price paid was very reasonable, and will enable the settlers to make good from the start. It is understood that arrangements have actually been made to commence with the necessary reading and draining, so that land can lie opened for selection at the earliest opportunity. This is the largest deal in land in the district for many years, and experienced farmers state that the Government is to be commended for the splendid deal it has made and the excellent quality of the land selected.