Rural Townships
Sir,—At the Lincoln College farmers' conference Mr Morris and Dr. Cant pointed out the advantages of farm employees living in rural townships. The very big advantages to the whole rural population were not stated, and there seems to be a lack of knowledge at what well-de-veloped rural townships mean to the farmer, his wife and family. More township people mean that better schools, medical facilities, shopping, cultural, and sporting facilities are warranted and they become readily available to the farming community. Rabbit boards, the Railways and even county councils have been most reluctant to house the women and children, in the established townships. Is it really necessary to house the rabbiter’s wife adjacant to his dogs? A dog-yard out of the township is surely a simple solution. On a national scale the huge sums spent on school bus services could be reduced. —Yours, etc., E.H. May 22, 1967
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Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31378, 25 May 1967, Page 12
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