HANDSOME BEQUESTS.
BY AUCKLAND RESIDENT. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, June 11. The late David Goldie, whose long life of service to the community of Auckland, was brought to a close on Tuesday, has given the citizens of Auckland still further cause to honour his memory by bequeathing to them a splendid area of native bush, in the AVaitakero Ranges, and making a number of handsome bequests to public institutions in the city.
The section of native bush, which Mr Goldie has bequeathed to the city of Auckland, to be held as a public reserve, has an area of 475 acres. It is known as Goldie's Bush, and is situated about ‘23 miles from the city, and about four miles from the WaiLakere railway station. The area is covered with beautiful bush, which contains fine totara and kauri trees.
Following are additional bequests made by Mr Goldie:—Blind Institute, £1000; Auckland Museum, £1000; Karitane Home, £500; Salvation Army, £500; St. Mary’s Home, Otahuhu, £500; Y.W.C.A.. £500; Flying Angel Mission. £250; Y.M.C.A., £250; KnoxHome for Incurables, £250; Young Citizens’ League, £125; Boy Scout organisation, £125. In addition, there is a bequest to the Alexandra Street Methodist School of £5 annually for library books.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 164, 12 June 1926, Page 8
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200HANDSOME BEQUESTS. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 164, 12 June 1926, Page 8
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