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5.
In no
foreshore and seabed, the land affected not being
regarded as leased Crown land. At the same time
these grants or leases have been considered as
something more than a right of sea access.
case is it contemplated that there will be any
leasing under the Foreshores and Sea Bed Ordinances
without first getting in and determining any Pier
Lease affected. If any such Fier Lease could not
be determined under the provisions in that behalf
contained in the Piers Ordinance, 1899, then, if
private negotions failed, resort would be had to some
other Ordinance to effect compulsory purchase,
possibly the Crown Lands Resumption Ordinances
(Nos. 10 of 1900, 33 of 1929, 25 of 1930 and 27 of
1930).
When an occasion arises to amend or revise
the Piers Ordinance, 1899, the insertion of provisions
as to validation of former grants, and possible
extension of the power of compulsory determination
will receive consideration.
(sd.) H. K. Holmes.
Crown Solicitor.
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1.
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