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1910. NEW ZEALAND.

THE LAND SETTLEMENT FINANCE ACT, 1909 (RETURN RELATIVE TO ASSOCIATIONS FORMED UNDER).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated tlie 13th July, 1910. Ordered, "That there be laid before this House a return showing — (1) How many associations have been formed up to 30th June, 1910, under the provisions ol the Land Finance Act last session; (2) the number of would-be settlers oomposing such associations; (3) the number of applications made by the associations which have been approved; and (4) the area of lands acquired by them." —(Mr. Anderson).

Betukn showing —(1) How many Associations have been formed up to 30th June, 1910, under the Provisions of the Land Settlement Finance Act, 1909; (2) the Number of Would-be Settlers composing such Associations; (3) the Number of Applications made by the Associations which have been approved; and (4) the Area of Lands acquired by them. 1. Three. 2. Eighteen. 3. One approved (a). One practically completed (b). One under consideration (c). 4. Korokipo Association, Hawke's Bay (a), 672 acres. Nikau Grange Association, Wellington-(6), 672 acres 2 roods 4 perches. Tainui Association, Auckland (c), 465 acres 1 rood 27 perches. John D. Eitchie, Chairman Board of Land Purchase Commissioners. Wellington, 18th July, 1910. Approximate Cost of i'ti/^r. —Preparation, not given ; printing (1.400 copies), £1 2b. Hd.

Authority : John Mackat, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9lo.

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