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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1851
Page
11
Mr. Joan Harris proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman which was seconded by Mr. Rosinson and carried by acclamation. Mr. Pease reported on a meeting in Durham the previous night where he and Mr. Taylor attended. the room was crowded and there was belief a vigorous effort would be made to establish a society.
A special meeting at Canterbury Tavern Brixton chaired by F Haines decided to favor general ballot over priority for allotments. The group also approved paying 2.5 percent interest on balances until liquidation, with interest credited to unallotted shareholders after expenses.
A public meeting chaired by F. Haines at the Swan Tavern Battersea discussed the Surrey Freehold Land Society. R. J. Kenefick explained the movement and its two and a half percent interest on unpaid share money. Resolutions praised the society for aiding workers and shopkeepers and for advancing freehold aims in Battersea Chelsea and nearby areas.
Wednesday night meeting at Mitre Tavern Palace Newroad chaired by Henry James Slack discussed forming Freehold Land Societies. Secretary Kenefick outlined aims enabling workers to buy small plots to build homes or gardens and potentially qualify to vote in county elections. Frederick Haines spoke in support. several members enrolled.
On January 14a meeting of Durham inhabitants was held in the Town Hall to hear Mr James Taylor explain the nature and uses of these institutions. Mr Bramwell served as chair with Ald Mansuatt and others in attendance. H Prasz of Darlington spoke on repeal and industry concerns in the debate.
A Durham meeting featuring Mr. Taylor praises Freehold Land Societies as non political aims to widen voting rights and share wealth through land ownership. He cites Darlington results, notes growing interest in Newcastle Gateshead and surrounding towns, and urges men to join and qualify for bounties. A committee is formed to implement the resolution.
Westminster report notes that fifty paid-up members finished their purchases at Mr. G. E. Dennes' chambers on the 20th and 27th alt. for West Surrey, and will be entered on the register free of expense at the next revision.
A public meeting of the St Pancras society on January 21 at British Stores Newstreet Portland town. James McGill chaired noting 1200 members in 19 months and 1700 shares. Subscriptions near £5000 funded two estates Gospel Oak Field Estate and Longlands near Seven Sisters road Holloway enfranchising 304 electors. He presented the society’s resolution on its objects.
A speaker urges strict scrutiny of social societies urging Freehold Land movements while criticizing Benefit Societies for insolvencies and lavish expense. He highlights liquor costs, arbitrary arrears rules, and biased dispute resolution, contrasting security offered by land-based schemes with fragile benefit clubs.
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