§ MR J. P. FARRELLI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any report has been made to him as to the sale of the Lendy Estate in Rhodesia, a portion of which belonged to the late Mr. James Murray, who was a trooper in the colony, and purchased under the name of M'Gowan or M'Gavan; whether the Executor Dative has been able to dispose of the estate; and, if so, whether he can state the amount likely to be available for the representatives of the deceased.
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINThe Master of the High Court of Southern Rhodesia states that Murray's one-tenth undivided interest in Lendy's Estate is practically valueless, owing to the heavy accumulation of unpaid quit rent and other charges, and the fact that the terms of the title regarding bonâ fide occupation of the Lendy Estate have not been complied with, and that transfer cannot be passed to any purchaser owing to the whereabouts of many of the remaining joint owners not being known. A full report is on its way and I will communicate with the hon. Member on its receipt.