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rental of $1 per acre per annum for a period

of 999 x 19

980 years.

Since 1898, the

normal

We

practice has been to grant Crown Leases for

terms of only 75 years (see (1) on 82846).

might suggest making the grant of more land to

the University dependent upon the term of the

whole lease being reduced to 75 years, with the

option of renewal for a further 75 years, but it

is probable that the University would be

unwilling to agree to so vary the terms upon

which they now hold the present recreation ground.

In all the circumstances, therefore,

? approve the proposal of the O.A.G. & enquire

as indicated in the first paragraph of this

minute.

Nos. 23 and 24

Mr. Mayhew.

I have spoen to Mr. Calder who suggests

that perhaps you would be good enough to

draft for conson, a letter on the lines

indicated by Sir John Shuckburgh in his minute

of 20. 7 32.

•

No. 25.

? Put by.

Mr. Mayhew to see.

N 25

Salguero

18.8.32

I have got a sep.apy & which I shall batte

draw the attention of the the Committee.

23-24 Mr Calder

Horwith a drift. I he assumed that singh sankbagh withsign.

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