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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 01, 1851
Page
11
In Neath a public meeting praised Frehhold Land Societies as profitable for savings and beneficial for elevating moral social and political status. Mr Michael urged working classes to join, the resolution passed, 11 members enrolled, 23 shares taken, total members 99 and shares 172, with eight deposits.
The Cumberland Co operative Land and Benefit Building Society held its first social on February 18 in Carlisle with almost 300 attendees. Speakers including Mr. James Taylor of Birmingham and Mr. Osborn urged working men to invest in freehold land, highlighting shares, allotments, and advances while praising its moral, social, and educational benefits.
A society report notes a member securing a new dwelling and workshop, paying reduced debt to the society. Mr Osworn urges outreach to workers. Mr Horsreap states four weaving shops are under construction in Caldewgate for sale to members at 2s 9d weekly, with 14 15 years to clear the ground and bricks, ending in freehold. The meeting closed with thanks to Mr Taylor and Mr Rome and a late-night ball.
The society formed last May plans to acquire two estates totaling 72 acres near Abergavenny. The first 22 acre parcel has 100 allotments with liberal valuations and a speedy, favorable transfer. The group credits its committee for progress and aims to boost member wealth and general good through this investment.
A public meeting convened in the Courthouse Cockermouth with R Benson in the chair. James Taylor, secretary to the Birmingham Freehold Land Society, explained the societies aims and outlined their national success.
The Hereford Freehold Land Society offers eight and a half acres near the city center within a half mile of the planned railway station. Each allotment costs under £28 plus fences and road expenses and yields 48 votes. one has sold for £7 and others expect £10, with £2 already contributed after nine months. A second purchase of seven and a half acres at £100 per acre will be ready soon in a different locality to suit more members.
The Fife Advertiser notes coal from the district can be fashioned into furniture including a sofa wholly made of coal. William Williamson builds a nine foot long coal sofa with seven seats and three compartments. Carved front standards show mongrel animals inspiring Babylonian imagery. Ordered by General Wemyss, it may appear at the Great Exhibition or be moved to royal residence. Tur New Penny Laws. Agitation in Dublin grows against the ministerial measure. Parish meetings requisition aggrgates, Roman Catholic clergy mobilize, and petitions against Lord John Russell’s anti Papal policy circulate at Catholic chapels. The Roman Catholic prelates meet in Dublin to decide on church action amid strong unity.
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