PROPOSED GIFT OF A BATTLESHIP.
A LIBERAL DONATION IN THE WAIRARAPA. [Pbkss Association.— Copiriciht] - MASTERTON, Friday. The recent visit of Lieut. Knox, R.N., of the Navy League, to Masterton, has elicited a good deal of sympathy with the objects of the Navy League, and a sub-branch of the Wellington League is endeavouring to create a widespread interest in the movement. Mr A. P. Wheatman, a well-known Wairarapa settler, has entered into a legal bond to contribute £1000 towards the cost of a battleship, to be called the "Abbotsford," which is the name of Mr Wheatman's station, and same to be presented to the British Navy. The estimated cost is about £1,00,080. It is understood that a number of wealthy settlers are being aproached, and other large subscriptions may be announced shortly.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 6 February 1909, Page 4
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131PROPOSED GIFT OF A BATTLESHIP. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 6 February 1909, Page 4
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