A HANDSOME GIFT.
IXYKRCARGILL, Jim;o 16. Mr J. D. McGrucr.who though ho has not taken .aiiy ' prominent part"in public life hud licoii.ii citizen unci a generous supporter.-'of all such movements as have been for tho "good of the town, .15 about to take up his residence in England, and has signalised his departure by making a handsome gifo of £250 towards tho cost of a scheme-for beautifying Victoria Park. Stimulated 'by this generosity other citizens havo come forward _ with monetary gifts, and further, donations are expected! The Town Council intends to spend a considerable sum in- laying out a Coronation; Avenue, and the Mayor has applied for a Govern-' . ment subsidy.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9541, 19 June 1911, Page 7
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111A HANDSOME GIFT. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9541, 19 June 1911, Page 7
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