Inglewood Justices of the Peace.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 3201, 17 August 1892, Page 2

Inglewood Justices of the Peace.

Below will be fonnd quotation from Hansard report of question by Mr. MeGuire, and what may be considered a satisfactory reply by Mr. Cadman for the Government. The reply indicates apprehension by the Government that there is life and movement in the northerly portion of tbis electorate : —

Mr. McGaire asked the Minister of Justice,— (l.) Whether it is the intention of the Government to appoint two Justices of the Peace, resident in the town of Inglewood, in order to supply a long felt want by the inhabitants of that place? (2.) Whether arrangements will be made for the periodical holding of Bitting* of the Resident Magistrate's Court at Inglewood at once ? Inglewood was a very important settlement, and was growing very quickly. It was necessary, therefore, ibafc Justices should be appointed. With reference to the Courthouse, this was also a very important matter. Inglewood was I in the centre of a very large and growing district, and settlement was increasing there with wonderful rapidity. Misunderstandings would, of course, arise among the people there as well as elsewhere, and therefore periodical visits of the Resident Magistrate were absolutely necessary, unless the wants and wishes of the settlers were to be disregarded. He trusted, therefore, that the Minister, in the interest of the people, would answer his questions in the affirmative. Mr. Cadu.ao eaid several recommendations bad been received by the Government respeotiog the appointment of Justices of the Peace at Inelewood, and when farther Justices of the Peace were appointed these recommendations would be considered. With regard to holding periodical sittings of the Resident Magistrate's Court there, he might say that he had received from honorable members many requests to hold further sittings ot the Resident Magistrate's Court in different parts of the colony. He intended during th 9 recess bo to rearrange the duties of the Resident Magistrates so as to satisfy the wishes of honorable memberß as roach as possible.