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Of the Bills which will be laid before you there are none that require any remarks from me, inasmuch as the most important of them, the Bill for taxing certain lands for the repair of trunk lines—for the apportionment of the representation—and those relating to the patent slip, have all been prepared in conformity with your previously expressed views.
In conclusion, whether regard be had to the state of our relations with the natives; to the almost certainty of peace being before long re-established on a firm and permanent basis; to the recent acquisitions of territory and the prospect of further purchases; to the great public works in contemplation, and the large stream of emigration proposed; to the removal of the Seat of Government, and the establishment of the Panama line; or to the state of our finances and the ample funds at our disposal—I feel that I am fairly entitled at this, your last session, to congratulate you upon the present state and future prospects of the Province; and especially bound to thank you for the cordial co-operation and assistance you have ever afforded me during by far the most critical period through which this Province has yet passed.
I. E. FEATHERSTON,
Superintendent.
Superintendent's Office,
Wellington, 8th June, 1864.
Printed under the Authority of the Government of the Province of Wellington, by JOSEPH BULL, Printer for the time being for such Government.
Wellington Provincial Gazette 1864, No 23
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Speech of the Superintendent on opening the fourth session of the third Provincial Council
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🏘️ Provincial & Local Government8 June 1864
Provincial Council, Wellington, Superintendent, Legislation, Public Works, Seat of Government, Panama line, Finance
- I. E. Featherston, Superintendent