MINISTER OF LANDS.
WAIROA, February 20.
The Minister of Lands (Mr G. W. Forbes), accompanied by Mr Thompson (Under-secretary) and Messrs Thomson and Farnie (Commissioner of Crown Lands for Napier and Gisborne respectively), arrived at Wairoa last evening, and received numerous deputations, mostly concerning the urgent need for closer settlement in the district. The Minister - was greatly impressed, and promised to assist in the settlement of any suitable lands available. Afterwards he was entertained at a smoke concert, which was. largely attended by members ©f local bodies and leading citizens s
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Otago Witness, Issue 3911, 26 February 1929, Page 73
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