SOLDIERS’ LAND SETTLEMENT
“ TERMS STILL VERY FAVOURABLE”
SPECIAL R.S.A. REPORT
(New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, June 19.
Because of the passage of time, relaxation of controls, and high prices since the war, it has not been possible to settle all former servicemen on exactly the same terms, says a special report by the lands sub-committee of the Dominion executive council of the Returned Servic s’ Association.
“This applies particularly to those settled on single units,” says the report. “But the Dominion executive committee feels that the present terms of settlement are still very favourable and recognise the obligation of the ountry to those who served it.
“What has been achieved is magnificent. Up to February 29, 1956, 12,596 men have been settled, and with a few exceptions they have prospered and now enjoy a very high standard of living. Many have been given a chance which they would never have had as civilians.
“The men still remaining 11174) must have the same chance on the best terms that can be made available under existing conditions. We must achieve the goal of complete settlement,” the report says.
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Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27999, 20 June 1956, Page 16
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