The Practical Side of Small Holdings
The article previews a new book by Mr James Long on land reform and peasant holdings, noting the enduring land question in New Zealand and Britain. It discusses historic land sales and government aims to promote settlement and increased production as a timeless policy issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Great Britain
Gladstone
Ashburton
New Zealand
James, Long
Churcil
W. TL. Herries
Carnegis
Hastings
Carnegie
Messrs
Orr
Priest
North West Belt
Water Supply Committee
Coronation Gates
R. Bird
C. Jaine
Park Street
Dominion
Caratm
Liawas
Sunshine’ Recorder
Davison
Bish
W. S. Watters
Domain Card
Tah
Fiich
Domain Board
Unpromising Country Life and Rural Decline
Mr Long argues that neglect of large English lands stems from discontent with humdrum rural life and temptations of towns and music halls. He says the cure lies in home ownership and self sufficiency, noting labourers seek towns for higher wages but face higher costs, rent, and crowded terraces that degrade health and family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Long
England
Reutine
The Remedy Small Holdings Proposed for Rural Progress
A speaker argues for small holdings as a path to repopulate countryside areas. He forecasts health and weight gains in children, broader prosperity, and employment growth in farming, building, and transport related to colony development. He also cites better land use, reduced rural taxes, and increased self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Impressions of Sir Joseph Ward Visit to Wellington
Sir Joseph Ward arrived by train from Auckland to Wellington greeted by hundreds including Māori representatives. A large reception at Palmerston North officials and crowds praised his Liberal leadership and imperial ties. He urged nonpartisan naval defence and prudent use of domestic surplus to aid New Zealand’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Joseph Ward
Auckland
Palmerston North
Chearing
J. Reid
Sir Joseph
Parment
New Zealand
Royal Oak
Sir Joseph Ward
J. P. Luke
Britain
Dominions
British Isles
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Ouriey
Henry Davis
J. Davison
J. T. M. Priest
F. 2. D. Ferriman
P. Orr
H.A. Lloyd
G. D. H. Hefford
G. H. Buchanan
P. Stewart
J.B. Q Christian
Bank of New Zealand
P. McG. Murray
SOARD
Par Press. Association
Hean
Threate Jt
Ean
Wanganui
Regent
Billen’s
Sfray Pumps
Giger
ABC
Agitltor
John
ORR & CO
Miker
LAVAL
New
Hudson
Swift Bicycles
Ileames
Zjealamdia Cyrles
Mitchell and Turner's
X. Shin
Dunlop
Continental
R. D. Johnston
Thabe
Albert
Boot Palace
East Street
Burnett Street
Parr & Co., Ltd
and General Blacksmiths
Hayes Street
Timary
South Casterbury
Fletcher Bros
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