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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 17, 1872
Page
4
W Gibson Ward of Perristone Herefordshire in a 1872 letter laments land seizure without compensation for labourers. He recalls past prosperity when farm workers enjoyed better conditions and resisted sumptuary laws, contrasts with present poverty and low wages of twelve shillings weekly.
During Wednesday's Commons session Mr Morary moved the second reading of a permissive bill to provide further facilities for conveying land to sites for religious worship and schools. The measure mirrors the Victoria era act and would not force changes on existing holders. Multiple MPs noted required committee amendments and cautioned about potential impact on commons rights. The bill was read a second time.
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