✨ Governor's Address
1422 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [No. 65
On the visit of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York it was found that the laws existing did not empower local authorities to incur the necessary expenditure to meet the pleasurable occasion. A Bill will therefore be introduced indemnifying and making legal the expenditure of the local authorities for the purpose.
A measure will be introduced giving extended powers in respect of land affected by the proclamation of rivers in which dredging obtains.
The mining and companies laws also require amending in the direction of insuring that the directors of companies shall be liable to be proceeded against for payment of calls, and that the calls of other shareholders shall be invalid unless the calls of the directors have been paid, or steps taken for the recovery thereof; and also that in the case of gold-mines, as in that of coal-mines, a small royalty may be charged for the purpose of assisting the Sick and Benevolent Fund of the miners engaged in the said mines.
I am pleased to inform you that the constitution of the Councils and Boards under the Maori Councils Act and Maori Lands Administration Act has been proceeded with; and, with the exception of one part, the colony has been subdivided into districts. The outlook is very promising, and there is reasonable expectation of waste lands owned by those of the Native race being thrown open ere long for settlement.
The roading and settlement of the people on the lands of the colony is of paramount importance. My Ministers are giving this matter every attention. Proposals furthering this object will be placed before you. The energy of our sturdy settlers has in no small degree contributed to the largely increased exports of last year, which formed a record, and the trade returns warrant me in believing that our prosperity is based on a solid foundation, which I hope will be lasting and for the good of the people
I trust that the several matters brought under your notice may receive your careful attention and earnest consideration, and pray that, with the blessing of the Almighty God, the results of your labours may be for the good of the Empire, and to the lasting benefit of the people of this fair colony.
By Authority: JOHN MACKAY, Government Printer, Wellington.
NZ Gazette 1901, No 65
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Governor's Address on Colonial Affairs and Public Matters
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🏛️ Governance & Central Administration2 July 1901
Governor Ranfurly, royal visit, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, local authority expenditure, mining laws, companies legislation, director liability, gold-mining royalty, Maori Councils Act, Maori Lands Administration Act, land settlement, road development, export growth, trade prosperity
- John Mackay, Government Printer