Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1855 Excerpt: ... NOTES. Note b, p. 15. Proceedings Of Legislative Council, Feb. 20, 1855. Argus.) The motion of the Hon. Member for Grant, debated in the Legislative Council on the 20th February, 1855, and for the present "negatived," on the ground of it not being within the power of the House, to amend or alter the Imperial Land Regulations, as yet in force; (the principle on which it is based, namely, that of enabling the industrious agriculturist to occupy and cultivate land, for his own advantage and that of the community, by the sale of farming land in small quantities on long credit--being at the same time warmly applauded even by the HonMembers who spoke against the motion)--is as follows:--".1. That in the opinion of this House, it is of moment to the present advantage and future prospects of this colony, that agricultural operations be carried on with prompt industry. "2. That crown lands of great extent adapted for the plough, exist in those portions of the colony known as 'intermediate' and 'unsettled' districts. "3. That the system now pursued in the disposal of crown lands in certain localities therein, is opposed generally to the prosperity and happiness of the people, and directly to the financial interests of the country. "4. That to insure the speedy occupation and cultivation of land fit for agricultural purposes, and the full value thereof to the Crown, (due regard being paid to Reserves where necessary for the preservation of the winter rains; and also strict reservation of the rights of the crown where minerals may be supposed to exist); allotments, in situations at the option of his Excellency the Governor and Executive Council, not less than eighty acres each, should be open to selection by persons intending to become bona fide occupiers thereof, on p...
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