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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19584, 14 September 1925, Page 2

behind in North-East Valley.— (Laughter.) Mr Rhodes: What is there to laugh at in that? Will you kindly explain what there is to cause smiles? The speaker went on to say that he would not have come from the Valley *if ho did not think ho could help in the solution of this problem. A Voice: You are certainly not doing it. Mr Rhodes said all they could do was to make the most of the small means at their disposal. In making a strong appeal for amalgamation he said there were things that could be done better by a united borough and save the potty squabbling that took place. The on maintenance and new works in St. Kilda was now from 25 to 30 per cent, of the rates, and ho was sure that for the first five years after amalgamation it would be at least 80 per cent, lie was sure there was no one who would not join in with the rest of the family if ho looked at both sides of the question. In reply to questions, the speaker expressed the opinion that the Government valuation and the city valuation would bo about the same. The cost of administration in St. Kilda was stated to be three times as great as it was in the city. It was also stated that not more than 50 per cent, of the rates in St. Kilda was spent on works, whereas if amalgamation were carried the proportion would bo something more than 60 per cent. Votes of thanks to the speakers and to ''Mr Hall for presiding brought the meeting to a close.

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