CLIFTON SETTLEMENT.

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 26, 10 September 1920, Page 6

CLIFTON SETTLEMENT.

Mr Watt gave aii interesting account oi the visit of a deputation of the Unicn to Clifton ari d of th" oonference with members of the Liand Board, R.S.A., and the settlers there. The net result, he thought, would be more favourable terms for the soldier settlers Tho big trouble there was that the pasture was generally bad — foggy rubbish that was the result of neglect. Some of the settlers waiatea more land, and 110 doubt the sections were Vx> small. In his own opinion another 100 acres each would be a good thing. That would inerease the areas to from 350 to 400 acres. At present the sections averagf.d 200 acres. The settlers seemed to be doing their best, and some were good farmers. Mr Maze endorsed, and said the settlers seemed "all triers" and good feiiows. Mr Laing said the settlers expressed themselves as very pleasei with the action of the Union nd Ihe RSA. in , arranging the conference. Members of the Board said so also, and adced that the conference should have been held two years ago. The. Chairman said be wa? p'eased to hear the result ti the conference, and thought a hearty vcte of thanks should be passed to the delegates. Mr Watt: The idea that Clifton was "2y ewe country" was blown oue — the Land Board rnembers do not hoid that idea now.