PRE-SESSIONAL.
CPer Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, June 11
Mr Massev addressed a meeting under the auspices of the Huntly Reform League. He said he was glad to acknowledge that the treasurer had a surplus, the country was prosperous and the revenue buoyant, but he remarked upon the indebtedness of the colony, which was increasing at the rate of two millions yearly. He did not see how this could be avoided. He urged that in the revision of the tariff the Government should reduce the duties on the necessaries of life and keep down the cost of living to the multitude. An anundment was needed in the local government law doing away with dual control by County Councils and Read Boards, and place the finance of local authorities on a more satisfactory basis. He also dealt with the Land Bill. A vote of thanks was carried enthusiastically.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8307, 11 June 1907, Page 5
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