✨ Correspondence and Public Notices
NO. 9.
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,
PROVINCE OF TARANAKI,
NEW ZEALAND.
Published by Authority.
NEW PLYMOUTH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1860.
THE following letters are published for general information :-
E. L. HUMPHRIES,
Deputy Superintendent.
New Plymouth, 22nd August, 1860.
Superintendent’s Office,
Christchurch, 26th July, 1860.
Sir,—In reply to your communication of the 7th instant respecting the order which has issued from His Excellency the Governor making it permissive to persons coming under certain conditions to quit the settlement of Taranaki and inquiries as to whether the Immigration Regulations, in force here, admit of their receiving free or assisted passages to Canterbury. I beg to inform you that our Immigration Regulations do not provide for the cases you contemplate.
I must also inform you that the condition of the public exchequer does not at the present moment admit of this Government making a money grant in aid of so desirable an object as that alluded to in your letter. At the same time I am most happy to inform you that a public meeting called by myself has been held, and an appeal to public sympathy in aid of Taranaki refugees readily responded to.
I beg to enclose a copy of the resolutions, and to inform you that Mr. Joseph Brittan has been appointed and authorised to act as Honorary Secretary with a view of carrying out the wishes of the public of Canterbury.
I need hardly add that the Government of Canterbury will welcome and assist to the utmost of its ability all and any who may avail themselves of the privilege granted by His Excellency the Governor.
I would, in order to give Mr. Joseph Brittan’s communication to your Honorable proper authority, again repeat that that
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Taranaki Provincial Gazette 1860, No 9
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🏛️ Publication of Letters for General Information
🏛️ Governance & Central Administration22 August 1860
Correspondence, Public Notices, Taranaki, Canterbury, Immigration
- E. L. Humphries, Deputy Superintendent publishing letters
- Joseph Brittan, Appointed Honorary Secretary for Taranaki refugees
- E. L. Humphries, Deputy Superintendent
🛂 Response to Immigration Inquiries
🛂 Immigration26 July 1860
Immigration Regulations, Taranaki Refugees, Canterbury Assistance
- Joseph Brittan, Appointed Honorary Secretary for Taranaki refugees
- Superintendent’s Office, Christchurch