CO129-285 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [9-10] — Page 333

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to the subject of Crown Leases in this Colony, I have the honour to forward herewith copy of a communication~ from the Chamber of Com-

merce and

Enelit.

1891

copies of letters Encl

addressed to the Director of

Public Works

by

some

of the

large business houses and land owners animadverting

strongly upon

the proposed change in the tenure of Crown Lands from 999 years to 75 or at the longest 99 years.

2

2 to 9. 8th Augst to 19th Septor 1898.

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2.

326

Upon the receipt of

of your despatch N. 132 of the 23rd May last, tructions

were

your

ins

forth with

put into force and lots of land in the resumed area

of Jaipingshan and in the vicinity of the Kennedy and

Bowen Roads were

to auction on a

years.

on ee

put up lease of 75

Sublic attention was at attracted by the

new

condition regarding the

term

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