THE SEDGWICK BOYS.
Among :: the most* promising and practical of British ;. emigration schemes is that organised by Mr. T. E. Sedgwick for the placing of Engj lish lads on New Zealand farmsThe scheme has " shown practical results which • reflect the f greatest credit upon its originator, and prove that intelligent and. sympathetic personal supervision is a controlling i actor in .successful immigration. A great impetus should be given 1 to the Sedgwick system through the kindly and patriotic generosity of Mr. P. R. Sargood, whose Lake Wanaka estate is to provide training for a constant succession of the boys. ? These lads will be absolutely free to take . other situations at any time but while they remain with Mr. Sargood they "will be properly trained, adequately paid and well looked after. This commendable experiment, so' thoroughly "colonial" in its conception and conditions, will be watched with sympathetic interest by all who appreciate the over-crowded state of English cities and the pressing need of New Zealand for trained and capable settlers. We do not doubt that if the humane intentions of Mr. Sargood have the success they merit, his example will inspire others to similar actions, and thus to establish in the Dominion a widely organised plan for simplifying the introduction of English town lads to colonial farming life. '
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15521, 31 January 1914, Page 8
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