of rehabilitation as certified by an authorised architeat, but provided that any such remission would be set off if war damage compensation should be awarded.
9.
In the circumstances now prevailing, it is extremely difficult to assess lanü values and the consensus of opinion in Council was that it would be fairest to accept as criteria for the assessment of Crown rents and premiums on grants made within the next year the Crow rentals and land values in the period immediately before the outbreak of the Pacific War.
10.
It will be noted that while the second paragraph of the enalosure indicates the general intention that the Government should not insist on its striot legal right to possession on the expiry of the term of a lease, there is a reservation which will enable Government to ensure due development of leased areas. This was parti❤ cularly necessary in respect of some of the lots which were the subject of the earliest leases, as not infrequently large areas were granted with wholly inadequate safeguards for their development.
11.
Several Crow lessees who are anxious to proceed with rehabilitation have already applied for statements of the terms an wirlch new Crown Leases will be granted, I regard it as of the utmost importance that these should be dealt with with the least possible delay, as such rehabilitation will be the most effective and rapid contribution towards the solution of our very serious accommodation problem.
12.
In view of the urgency of the matter, I request that, if you agree with the policy and procedure outlined in the enclosure to this despatch, you will signify your approval by telegram.
I have the honour to be,
gir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
MARK YOUNG
GOVERNOR.
The Right Honourable George Hall, P.C., M.P.
RECEIVED 18 JUL 1946
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