Mr Seddon's Tomb.
THE NEW MAUSOLEUM, Press Association. Wellington, September 21. The tent that so long sheltered the grave of Mr Seddon on the crown of Observatory Hill has been replaced by Ik galvanised iron structure. Of all the wealth of flowers that were massed in the Parliamentary lobby, where the late Premier lay in state, some immortelles remain, but these everlasting blossoms are not alone. Arum lilies, narcissi, and other fresh blooms show that there have been recent visitors. Just by the mound of flowers- men arc excavating, preparing a place for a new mausoleum, is to be 22 feet 6 inches square, with external walls of brick, lined with concrete 3 feet to 5 feet thick in depth. From the surface ol the ground to the floor will be 9 feet, and the tomb, will be arched up to a height of 4i feet a"bove tjie outside level. ' The steps leading up to the mausoleum yiill command the city. The new vault will j take in the one in which Mr Seddon's remains now repose. With it, it iwill not be necessary to disturb the casket. The plans make provision for four recesses.
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Northern Advocate, 22 September 1906, Page 3
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195Mr Seddon's Tomb. Northern Advocate, 22 September 1906, Page 3
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