CO129-494 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [9-10] — Page 10

My first inclination was

recommend that we should

instruct. The fosemer to fraceed

on these lines : And Compromise

with the petitioners

on this basis.

Thave discussed the matter

further with dir f. Frindle, and

be tates the view that the question

of such importance &

complicated that it would not be

vive

for you to decide one way

to the other at the present olaje, and is inclined to favour a local

inquing

on the whole I think, therefore, The best plan will be to reply to the facerror in a comprehensive despatch bringing out the paints mentioned in the shave

minutes, vaging what afferr

Sir S. Wilson.

I confess I don't quite like our attitude.

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It seems to me that if the Government take over

agricultural land compulsorily for town developments

they ought to pay full agricultural value possibly

plus 10%. I can see no reason why they should also

pay for the subsequent value which they, and not

the former owners, then create. Para. 17 of

Governor's despatch seems to be reasonable. But

please speak.

(Int). L.S.A.

28.