FARM WORKERS' HOMES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 59, 30 July 1914, Page 2

FARM WORKERS' HOMES.

DISCUSSED BY AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE. I By Telegraph— Press Association. 'Wellington, July 29. the question of workers' homes was discussed at the Agricultural conference to-day, when the following motion was moved by Mr Morrison (Musterton) and seconded by Mr Studhohne (Canterbury): "That the system in aiding town workers to obtain homes under tho Worker*- Dwellings A.et he extended into country districts so that rural workers may be enabled to secure homes of their own, without the stipulation that six or more shall apply fa" unancial help in one centre, and also that arrangements bo made to extend the time for .repayment, so as to reduce the amount payable annually." Mr Morrison stated that his ex,pcril nC V n the Wairar apa and right along tho East Coast was that farmers did not give tlie men sufficient inducement to have homes of their own. Other speakers stated that their experience in. erecting homes for ther workers had proved satisfactory. Mr Conway (Manawatu) protested against continually going to the Government for everything that t)hey wanted. A farmer made money out of farnt nig, and if he could not make bis men comfortable, he deserved to bo without them. The conference passed the resolution and also decided to thank the Government for the splendid powers conferred upon county councils enabling them to assist fann workers to provide tonics for themselves, and to urge the advisability of encouraging county councils to .take advantage of these new powers by advancing them loans for pu,rpos«'. as occasion requires, at the lowest rate of interest the Government can afford.