A HANDSOME GIFT.
A PARK FOR NELSON
BY TELEGBAPH—PHESS ASSOCIATION
NELSON, Aug. 1. The City Council to-night received a letter fr6m Mr Thos. Cawthron,' stating that he ha dacquired an area of 2500 acres on the Dun Mountain line, surrounded by wooded peaks and mountains, about four miles from the city, which he desired to present to the Council as trustees for the people. The land embraces grand and beautiful scenery, and forms one of the finest natural parks in the Dominion. There are already scenic and waterworks reserves adjoining.- which, with Mr Cawthron's gift, makes a total reservation of about 7500 acres. The Council accepted in a appreciative motion. The observatory will probably be situated in or near the park.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 2 August 1913, Page 5
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121A HANDSOME GIFT. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 2 August 1913, Page 5
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