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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 01, 1851
Page
6
A Kensington meeting discussed securing votes in Middlesex and other counties, inviting cordial support from local inhabitants. After some shares were taken, a vote of thanks was given to the chairman and another gathering was set for 17 March to organize receipt and transmission of subscriptions from local members.
A March 4 meeting at the Borough Court in Monmouth showcased the Freehold Land Society, formed about a year earlier with around 130 members and about £500 funds. Speakers urged expansion, highlighting aims to increase voters and strengthen land investment via the society, with Mr J Taylor of Birmingham addressing and Mr Crawford presiding.
The Birmingham movement gains momentum with growing contributions. On the 20th ultime 1100 pounds was received. A further estate in the town has been purchased, identified as No. 6.
A March 10 tea gathering in Rotherham Courthouse promoted Freehold Land Societies. Speakers praised property ownership as path to thrift and social improvement, detailing Sheffield and Heeley estates, Alpha allotments, and new sales. A society formed with about thirty shares. additional land at Attercliffe-common planned for 44 lots.
A Canterbury Guildhall audience heard a deputation from the National Freehold Land Society explain its aims to economically empower middle and humbler classes. E Clarke outlined community benefits, while W E Whittingham described the societies origins, voting rights, and £30 share structure with ballot options and refunds for withdrawal.
The group reports sixteen estates secured at £80,000 with nearly 7,600 shares taken. Estates lie in Essex Wiltshire Middlesex Surrey and Kent. Members paid attention to local interests. Agent Bundock of Canterbury named by coastal members, with contributions near £100. Each locality urged to appoint an auditor. payments and payers to be reported to that auditor. A vote of thanks to Clarke Whittingham and the chairman.
A Gravesend town hall gathering chaired by J. Warmen, with I. Clarke and W. E. Whittingham speaking, outlines National Freehold Land Society aims. The group notes estates purchased, member gains from allotments, and expected high returns on a Stoke Newington estate, ending with thanks to the chairman and mayor.
The article argues against further naval expenditure as ministers debate the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill. It lists numerous ships and vessels under construction or planned at dockyards, condemning perceived extravagance and calling for financial reform. It urges Camden and Hume to lead the effort to end the alleged misuse of dockyard funds.
A government printed return lists salaries for Encumbered Estates Court officers in Ireland. Top earners include Chief Commissioner John Baron Richards at 1500 pounds and Commissioners Longfield and Hargreave at 2000 pounds each, with other posts from 60 to 600 pounds. Total salaries amount to 9450 pounds plus clerks, porters, and a housekeeper earning modest sums.
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