N.S.W. FARMERS' CONFERENCE.
VIGOBOS LAND BESUMPTION WANTED. ALSO FABMEBS' PABTI* IN ' PARLIAMENT. Btceived 24,10 48 p.m. bYDXEY, July 24. The farmers' annual conference has opened. The chairman, in his addressi stated that he ,had the assurance of the (Minister of Lands that a half million would be placed on the Estimates this year for land resumption. He regarded the amount as only a drop in the bucket. Why could they not follow the example of New Zealand, and borrow five millions for the purpose and thus provide at once sufficient land for the people, instead of standing by watching them leave for Canada, Argentine and other places. Hejioped to see the State Bank Bill p ssed this Bession. He was quite certain that until the farmers made up their minds to put practical men iuto Parliament, they would not get satisfactory consideration of their interests. There was plenty of room for a fanners' party.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8164, 25 July 1906, Page 3
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154N.S.W. FARMERS' CONFERENCE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8164, 25 July 1906, Page 3
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