New Zealand Progress and Lessons From Abroad
The piece argues New Zealand lags in progressive legislation, citing Australia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, and Ireland as examples. It urges adopting foreign reforms such as maternity benefits, women in parliament, liquor controls, sickness insurance, and rural housing schemes to benefit farm workers. A Wellington farmers’ conference supports government action to help farm laborers build homes in rural areas, referencing Great Britain’s Small Holdings program.
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New Zealand
Australia
Norway
Sweden
Great Britain
Mother of Nations
Ireland
New
Conference of Agricultural and Pastoral Associations
Wellington
John Studholme
James Long
Definition and powers under the Small Holdings Act
The act defines a smallholding as over one acre and up to fifty acres, with exceptions for higher acreage if annual value does not exceed £50. Councils may purchase or hire land for small holdings, including without owner consent under restrictions, fix land value by arbitrator and Board of Agriculture order, erect dwellings, and set rents to cover management costs.
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Board of Agriculture
Provisions on Small Holdings Purchases by County Councils
The article outlines how a prospective holder buys land from a Council or private owner. Purchasers must pay one fifth of the price upfront plus adaptation cash, may rent a portion perpetually, and settle the remainder in half yearly installments up to fifty years. Purchases from a County Council restrict agricultural diversion for twenty years or until paid. Associations promoting small holdings may acquire lands under specified conditions.
First Dancing Lesson and Baby Tale Clash in Home
Aunty teases about a first dancing lesson while a Wee Nephew quips that turning and wiping feet suffices. The landlady arrives with five pounds and the baby, prompting amused commentary from the wife and a weary husband who jokes about paying for the baby.
Budget Debate in New Zealand Parliament Darkens
Wellington August 14. Mr McCallum led a Budget debate assailing the Statement as policy barren and full of department reports. Speakers attacked unauthorised expenditure, land monopoly, defence costs, and calls for electoral reform, state banks, and improved pay for teachers and police. The Massey administration faced criticism over land sales, taxation, and railway finance as the debate adjourned.
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Wellington
McCallum
Treasury
New
Legislative Council
Ballance
Liberal Party
Allen
Joseph Ward
Massey
G. Hunter
Ward
Hawke’s Bay
Mackenzie
Hawke's Bay
Webb
New Zealand
Yeb
London
Waihi
People ‘of
Brown
Fraser
Orb
Napier
Sworth
Anderson
Haike’s Bay
Myers
W. H.D. Bell
Reform Party
England
Methot
Seddom
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