Semi-Military Settlement Scheme
I The Hon. Mr Ballance has in hand a semi-military settlement scheme in connection with the Armed Constabulary. For some time past the Government have been aware that when reductions are made in the force those discharged generally make their way over to the neighbouring colonies. It >is the intention of Government to ' allow the men to take up small I settlements of, say, 100 acres on easy terms under the deferred payment system. The settlements are to be on the West Coast, and alonpr the route of the Northern Main Trunk Railway, and in each case to be in close contiguity to public works. The men taking up sections are to get a certain quality of for which some slight duty will be expected in return. By this means the Government hope to prevent the men leaving the colony, and also to have in the native districts settlers who have been thoroughly drilled, and who would be able to protect themselves in case of any rising ot natives. They also consider that the force under these conditions could be reduced without affecting its usefulness. Regulations for this scheme will be gazetted shortly. Mr Ballance hopes before long to extend the system to the civil force.
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Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 111, 5 March 1885, Page 3
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209Semi-Military Settlement Scheme Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 111, 5 March 1885, Page 3
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