Closer Settlement and Youth Prospects in New South Wales
The Bishop of Armidale urges closer settlement to curb population loss, urging government action to open land for youth. He cites Archerland school youth and Sir John Robertson’s legacy, critiques the Country Party, and argues for land resumption funded by instalments. He warns of urban drift and calls for a taxation plan to force sales of unused estates to create home maintenance areas near Goulburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Moyes
New South Wales
Sydney Gardens
Sir John Robertson
Country Party
Our Impossible Minister For Lands
The Guardian notes Buttenshaw argues for closer settlement, urging voluntary subdivision or resumption of large estates to meet national land demands. He compares current methods with Sir John Robertson's era, citing extensive Crown land alienation and poor remaining land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sun
Arthuy Messarge
UCP
Sir John
New South Wales
Buttenshaw
John’ Robertson
Country Towns and Closer Settlement Policy Rethink
Special commissioner Mr. A. E. Perkins reports that closer settlement must be paired with liberal land opening to revive struggling country towns in New South Wales. He notes land monopoly, stagnant trade, and dwindling populations, urging practical schemes and pricing reforms over quantity of land for successful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Perkins
Telegraph
New South Wales
Sydney Man's Resume On Government Reform Aim
Sydney man Mr. W. P. Beahan writes on closer settlement as highly desirable and pursued by every government since Sir John Robertson's reforms, noting ongoing aims and policy directions.
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W. P. Beahan
Sydney
John Robertson
Hotel Auctions Noted For February Dates
Entries list two upcoming sales at Alkbios and Carrington hotels. The Albios sale is set for Thursday February 20 from 9 am to 5 pm and the Carrington sale for Friday February 71 from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Young
Albios Hotel
Harden
Carrington Hotel
Land Transfers From Small Holders To Large Owners
A historical note describes land parcels shifting from smallholders to larger landowners through various transactions. The piece outlines broader agricultural consolidation and its implications for local communities and farmed acreage.
Labor Critic Questions Regent Debate on Estate Policy
Labor member J M Tully challenges the Premier Stevens and the Country Party over government policy on breaking up privately owned estates. He notes a 1932 Lang Government bill proposing taxation on large estates to assist country towns with a liberal home maintenance area, which passed the House but stalled in the Upper House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Tully
Stevens
Country Party
Lang
Legisative Council
Land reforms and land ownership debate in Australia
An "Old Timer" letter to Yass Tribune-Courier critiques rural depopulation, argues that land should be redistributed without bankrupting buyers, and blames legislators for failing to stop land-locked towns. The writer rejects confiscation or excessive taxation and urges a constructive plan to cut up land and finance reform.
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Tribune-Courier
P. M. Rourke
England
Ireland
Australia
Henry George
Reply To Old Timer On Closer Settlement Debate
A. J. Christian from Tribune Courier responds to Old Timer about closer settlement and land policy. He notes Cabinet Committee activity in Parliament and the Country Party’s work, argues for measured plans over interim schemes, and invites Old Timer to propose terms for government land resumption and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune- Courier
Yass
A. J. Christian
Country Party
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Bishop Moyer
Carruthers
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Lee O'Sullivan
Wade
Labor
Goulburn
Coulburn
Bungendore
J.B. & R. Burgess
Culwulla Chambers
Castlereagh GT
Boorowa
Gallagher's Pharmacy
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