SMALL FARMS SCHEME
EXPENDITURE IN DEVELOPMENT An outline of the progress made under the small farms scheme is contained in Mr Semple’s Public Works Statement. He says:— During the year steady progress was made with the development of the areas acquired by the small farms for settlement under the provisions of the Small Farms (Relief of Unemployment) Act, 1932-33. The cottages erected during the 12 months number 49, the average cost of each being £2Bl, as against £241 last year. This increase can be attributed to the increased cost of building materials. Throughout the year the number of workmen employed on the development work on. the blocks remained idijlly. ScnaJaijJi*
The following summary shows the expenditure under the vote, and the results for the year Capital expenditure, £146,480; number of section! under development, and area, 48,689 acres; number of share milker* established, 5; number of men employed on development, 1,246.
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Evening Star, Issue 22446, 17 September 1936, Page 2
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150SMALL FARMS SCHEME Evening Star, Issue 22446, 17 September 1936, Page 2
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