S IR JOSEPH WARD.
DISCUSSED BY HARBOUR BOARD. (Per Press Association.) Christchurch, July 5. The Baronetcy conferred on Sir Joseph Ward was discussed briefly at a. meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board to-day. The chairman (Mr. H. Friednladerj said that on behalf of the board lie had sent a cable of congratulation to Sir Joseoh, and had received a reply thanking the Board. Ho moved that his action be confirmed. Mr. R. Moore said that he did not approve of the issue of hereditary titles to people holding positions such as Sir Joseph Ward bold in this country, and Air. J. J. Dougall took up the same view. It would have been all right if Sir Joseph Ward had intended to stop in England but he could see no credit to the country in the decoration. Mr. A. Kaye said that apart from their individual political views, they must recognise that Sir Joseph Ward had carried out his duties exceedingly well. The motion was carried.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 114, 6 July 1911, Page 5
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