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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Manawatu County Council

Manawatu County Council holds its monthly meetings at the County town, Sanson. Members (1897):—Messrs. V. C. Ransom, H. Hammond, W. Taylor, T. Masters, A. Strang, J. G. Wilson, and R. McLennan. The ratepayers number 500, and there are 719 rateable properties. The county is divided into seven ridings, and embraces a large area. In 1895 the Council's offices at Sanson were burned down, and these have been replaced by suitable buildings. Mr. F. Purnell, a son of Mr. J. Purnell, town clerk of Wanganui, was appointed clerk to the Council in 1896.