FITZHERBERT terrace
TREES OR TENNIS COURTS
The suggestion that., the avenue of trees in Fitfelterbert Terrace be out down and the ground laid off in tennis courts da arousing some hostile coinmen t.
It is contended by those opposed to the proposal that the trees form a desirable shelter wnioh has been vtery much appreciated by pedestrians in the prist when tho frrirm weather was particularly trying. There are not too marty vacant spots in the city where weary people can rest awhile, arid it would l>e doing the public a real disservice to remove the trees and enclose the area. The statement that trees are not worth preserving is considered beside the mark, for it is contended that with a little care and attention the avenue could easily he converted into a leal beauty spot, free for all the , citizens Qf Wellington to r.est themselves in. Tlie fencing-off of Hie reserve for the use of tennis players solely is keenly resented, and “is regarded as merely another attempt to filch a portion of the city’s heritage hy interested parties.'’
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New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11665, 1 November 1923, Page 5
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180FITZHERBERT terrace New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11665, 1 November 1923, Page 5
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