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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 01, 1852
Page
13
A parliamentary tone debate defends the Freehold Land Society approach to enabling workers to buy land. Speakers stress legal safeguards, suggest buying estates for ready sale, and discuss risks, governance, and potential Ireland involvement while praising the prospectus from the Church of England Provident Freehold Land Society.
The committee reports continued success with 110 new members bringing total to 2,133 and 3,187 shares. Receipts reach £10,663 14d with 1,972 members holding 3,004 shares after pay day. New estates allocated include St Matthew's 121 shares Round Hill 32 and Summer Lane 108 totaling 1,080 freeholds with 700+ men served. The society secures a large building estate atop Great Lister Street forming Cromwell Street and adjoining blocks for 700+ allotments, plus the New Town row estate. Calls for ballots and further development follow as political contributions and reform efforts unfold amid strong leadership and praise for the secretary and officers. The third Freehold Conference is set for London. prominent MPs and delegates expected. The committee thanks President William Scholefield and Vice-President Brooke Smith, the solicitors, surveyor, trustees, and the secretary, urging perseverance and unity to advance freehold land reform.
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