Gift of Farm
A farm of 100 acres was given to the Rangiora Patriotic Committee in a canvass of the borough and county for gifts of any kind toward its appeal for the sick, wounded and distressed fund. It is expected that although the farm carries a mortgage its sale will produce a good sum for the fund.
Waikato Maori Hostel
The opinion that the proposed Maori hostel in Frankton should be erected in wood was expressed at a meeting of the Waikato Maori Host.e 1 Committee. The committee received advice from the Minister in'Charge of Native Affairs that he preferred that the hostel should toe erected in brick or concrete, and he asked if the committee would agree to this course if the Government found half the cost. It was decided to reply that there would' be difficulty In raising the additional £SOO required locally. Moreover, it was considered that a wooden structure would last as long as a hostel ivould toe required
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20259, 29 May 1940, Page 9
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164Gift of Farm Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20259, 29 May 1940, Page 9
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