GOVERNMENT VALUATION IN WESTLAND.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 11957, 10 June 1907, Page 4

GOVERNMENT VALUATION IN WESTLAND.

Hokitiki, June 9. - Duriog the last four days the Assessment Court has been engaged reviewing the Government Valuation in the county of Westland. In one Riding the County Council entered 235 objections on the ground that the valuation was too low. Except in two instances the objections were successful, and the total valuation of the Riding in question was increased by about £27,500. The ! settlers" showed a gdod deal of Opposition and they attended in force. The proceedings excited a large amount of lo:al interest. A good inspecting valuer was present and fought to sustain the Government valuation^ The local valuers esti- ! mated in opposition to the effort ol the local body to have the values raised. The County Council en aged outside and local experts to support its case.