New Zealand Gazette – 1905 – No. 59

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✨ Parliamentary Opening Speech

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THE

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

EXTRAORDINARY.

Published by Authority.

WELLINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1905.

THE Third Session of the Fifteenth Parliament of New Zealand was this
day opened by the Governor, when His Excellency was pleased to make
the following

SPEECH.

HONOURABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,—

It is with unfeigned pleasure that I again meet you in Parliament assembled.
During the recess I have visited several parts of the colony and made
myself acquainted with the people, and my preconceived conclusions as to their
loyalty to the Throne and devotion to our Most Gracious Sovereign have been
more than confirmed. The loyalty expressed in each of the addresses presented
greatly impressed me, and the cordial reception tendered me everywhere, whilst
gratifying personally, marked the due and becoming respect to the high office
I hold.

The information I had respecting the great possibilities of the colony has
been confirmed by what I have seen. Nature has been bounteous in her gifts,
and you have here all and everything essential to the well-being of mankind.

I am glad to be able to congratulate you upon the continued prosperity of
the colony. The spending-power of the people has increased, as evidenced by
the returns from the State services, notably our Railways and Customs. The
conditions generally of the people are much improved, whilst the outlook is
most promising, and contentment and happiness obtain everywhere.

I have to announce that the Honourable William Pember Reeves has
been appointed High Commissioner for the Colony of New Zealand. A copy of
the Warrant of appointment will be laid before you in due course.

My Ministers, in accordance with the resolutions of the House of Representatives, recommended, and I appointed, a Royal Commission to inquire into
the laws relating to land and land-settlement. The Commission has not yet
completed its labours, but will do so in the course of a few days, and I anticipate
that the report will reach you within the time limited by the resolution passed
in that behalf.

VUW Te Waharoa — NZ Gazette 1905, No 59

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🏛️ Governor's Speech Opening the Third Session of the Fifteenth Parliament

Domain🏛️ Governance & Central Administration
Dated27 June 1905
KeywordsParliament, Opening Speech, Governor, High Commissioner, Royal Commission, Land Laws
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William Pember Reeves (Honourable), Appointed High Commissioner for New Zealand

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