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THE FARMERS' PARLIAMENT.

CONOIECJ3EfG 'HESOLUTTONS. By Telegraph!— Pi-ess Association. Wellington, Thursday. At the Farnfers' Conference to-day ii was decided that the disposal of Crown lands by bdUo't ,has undoubtedly encouraged gambling in land. A number of

suggestions were, ,-made for embodying in the Land Bill this session.

I It was resolved to ask the Government 'to consider tlie disadvantages suffered ~by country children with the present sylthat efforts should be made to.have school .children medically examined; ftiit Msßr(&Mdwood be admitrate be ■jna'de jiri?'faijl;(tjar)a*ge; ef New Zealand land imported timber; that construction' of public works by co-operative labor I should stop, and all works of any magnitude be done ky tender; that attention be called tVtTO dilcfsanc/-beWen the moneys voted by Parliament and the amount expended; tha't the question of grants to public works (Department of Roads and Bridges) be thoroughly gone into, and the Minister of Public Works approached with a view to the re-model-ling of the system; that the Minister of Public Works be asked that the money voted by Parliament be available within reasonable time, so that the work may be carried on in the, summer time; that the Premier be requested to insert in his Land Bill clause 51 of the' Land Bill of last year, providing for exchange of land for roads or any public purpose; that the Government continue to largely extend the good work done in connecting the back country with the' telephone. 1

It was decided to refer an Auckland remit, suggesting that a farmers' party be formed, to the various branches to consider the advisability of such a proposal. The Conference decided to ask the Government to assist any movement having for its objectaijthe immigration of suitable domestic J*elps.

It was decided to ask the candidates at Parliamentary elections if they would actively assist in having the optional system of land tenure made applicable to all Crown lands, and lands for settlement land.

It was resolved that the farming industry should be directly represented on harbor boards; that the principles of book-keeping and land and timber measurements should be taught in State schools; that the provincial executives throughout the Dominion be formed into systematic land and estate agencies for the benefit of those who want to sell, buy, lease or exchange property, and to financially assist the Union; that the Government give more favorable consideration to rifle clubs; that appointments to the civil service should be made by a Civil Service Appointment Board; that the operations of the Meteorological Office should be extended by more extensive publication of weather information. A resolution urging the appointment of an organiser to increase the Union's membership is to be referred to the provincial executives.

A deputation waited on the Prime Minister, laying before him the decisions of the Conference. Sir Joseph Ward promised to give them careful consideration.

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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 83, 16 July 1910, Page 2

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THE FARMERS' PARLIAMENT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 83, 16 July 1910, Page 2

THE FARMERS' PARLIAMENT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 83, 16 July 1910, Page 2

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