CO129-056 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [6] — Page 335

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It is true that he reclaimed his portion at his own expense, but he did it at his own risk too. It was his voluntary act, and Government only perfects what he commenced.

But, as between two Lots, where the entire frontage has been reclaimed, in the one case by the holder, in the other by the Government, I would make the rent payable in respect of the former one than that payable in respect of the latter.

I think that the Marine Lot Holders, however, are entitled to great consideration. I do not think that, when they took their land, they believed they would ever be interfered with in this matter.

To some it must be very unpleasant, no doubt, after they have made their premises, to be again disturbed. I therefore think it would be unjust to assess the rent of the lands reclaimed at the expense of Government at the same rate as brown Land Lots sold for building purposes.

I think it should pay a less rent; - how much less, or in what proportion it should be assessed, I cannot say. It was always understood that the Marine Lot Holders were to have a water privilege, and I think that ought to be kept in view, both in regard to the rental of the reclaimed lands, and in regard to their right of preemption.

They ought to be allowed to enter into possession of those lands without being compelled to compete with other bidders at a lower rent than purchasers would be called upon to pay in respect of any other brown Lands brought into the Market.

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It is true that he reclaimed his portion at his own expense, but he did it at his own risk too. It was his voluntary act, and Government only perfects what he commenced. But, as between two Lots, where the entire frontage has been reclaimed, in the one case by the holder, in the other by the Government, I would make the rent payable in respect of the former one than that payable in respect of the latter. I think that the Marine Lot Holders, however, are entitled to great consideration. I do not think that, when they took their land, they believed they would ever be interfered with in this matter. To some it must be very unpleasant, no doubt, after they have made their premises, to be again disturbed. I therefore think it would be unjust to assess the rent of the lands reclaimed at the expense of Government at the same rate as brown Land Lots sold for building purposes. I think it should pay a less rent; - how much less, or in what proportion it should be assessed, I cannot say. It was always understood that the Marine Lot Holders were to have a water privilege, and I think that ought to be kept in view, both in regard to the rental of the reclaimed lands, and in regard to their right of preemption. They ought to be allowed to enter into possession of those lands without being compelled to compete with other bidders at a lower rent than purchasers would be called upon to pay in respect of any other brown Lands brought into the Market.
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is true that he reclaimed his portion at his

expense, but he did it

at his own risk too. It was his

voluntary act, and Government only perfects what be communes,

But, as between two Lots, where

the entire frontage has been

reclaimed, in the one case

by

the holder, in the other by the Government, I would make

the rent

one than that

rent payable in respect of the latter a higher payable

able in res,

respect of the former.

I think that the Marine Lot Holders, however, are entitled to great consideration. I do not think that, when they took their land, they believed they

would ever be

interfered with in this matter.

To some it must be re

very unpa latable no doubt, after they have made their premises sung to be again disturbed. Itherefore think

Y

it would be

rent even of

by

332

t to assess the

unjust,

the lands reclaimed

and at the expense of Government.

at the same rate as brown Land

Lots sold for building purposes. I think it should pay

Icannot say eot-say

a less rent; -

how much less, or in

what proportion it should be

assessed. It was al

always unders

-tood that the Marine Lot Holders

were to have

a

water proutage. and I think that ought to be kept

in view, both in regard to the

of the reclaimed lands, to their right

rental

and in

regard

of preemption. They ought to be. "allowed to enter into possession of those lands without being compelled

م ماز

compete with other bidders pur at a lower rent than purchasers would be called upon to pay

respect of any

in..

other brown Lands

brought into the Market. Sf.

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