BUCKLAND.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 255, 2 March 1917, Page 1

BUCKLAND.

FARMERS AND MILITARY SERVICE. SOLVING THE DIFFICULTY. In connection with the difficulties involved by so many farmers being called upon to serve in the war, and more particularly by the certainty of the situation being further complicated when Second Division men will be wanted under the ballot, it is interesting to record the fact that a scheme, which its originators claim will safeguard tho interests of the Dominion aud the farming industry, ha? been druftod by a few residents of Bucklaud. Particulars of the 3amo have been forwarded to the Acting Prime Minister the llou. Sir Jas. Allen), accompanied by an offer of its designers to discuss dotails with him. Tho schomo is also oil on to 1)0 laid before any local branches of tho Farmers' luion so as to spoedily ventilate it so that it mav bo considered by tho mombers thereof.

The problem has boon doalt with in all its branches, including its economic side. Itn outline, in brief, in to provide against any falling oil in tho products of tho country by oiiMiaing that farms in their owners' absenco should bo kept in cultivation and the; occupants caved for. To this end able bnlied men above military age, at present enjoying oxistoncos of independence in tho cities, uro to be compelled to assist in farm work and tho farms will bo carried on aj Governmont concerns

to be handed back to their respective owners on their return from the war, all receipts and outgoings in the meantime being part and parcel of Government fundi. Owners selling their properties before departing at less than market values are to be safeguarded on a plane which will maintain the Dominion's land values and bring about a prosperous future after the war.