Na Znanje.

Bratska Sloga, Volume I, Issue 1, 15 May 1899, Page 4

Na Znanje.

STO NOVINE 0 NAMI GOVORE.

AUSTRIANS AS SETTLERS.

It has oftimes been stated that the Austrians who are in this province are not likely to remain and become permanent settlers, that their habits are more adapted for the nomadic life of the gumdigger than the steady and orderly life of a farmer. On the other hand, there are those who state that the Austrians are ■ more inclined to be permanent settlers than birds of passage, drifting here and there. As yet, not much real evidence has been afforded for either statement, but in a note we have received from Mr. D. W. Pearse, jun., Herekino, it is stated that permanent settlement has already been begun by some of the Austrians in the North. After referring to the statement made on their behalf, that they were likely to contribute handsomely to the Auckland Hospital, Mr. Pearse says he thinks such an offer would be a “ great step for the Austrians. They tell me they are ‘ birds of passage,’ etc. Everything points the other way. Some 12 or 14 have taken up land here, and I am credibly informed by them that others are only waiting the chance to do likewise. There must be money in the gum, as they buy out all willing to sell, <£so, £6O, and other sums in cash being paid.” If the Austrians are inclined to become permanent settlers in New Zealand, there is plenty of room for all, and if they prove to be as industrious and careful settlers as those who have settled in the Puhoi district, Auckland will have no cause of regret that they have helped to increase our industrial population. If they decide to remain, they will find that a comfortable living is far more easily acquired in New Zealand than in the country of their birth, and the conditions of life here are more favourable than in Dalamtia.

[Ovo svaki Hrvat moze razumiti.]