IMMIGRATION.
Mr CARGILL moved, "Ist. That in I the prospect of extensive railway and other public works being undertaken within the Province, under the Public j Works and Immigration Act, 1870, it is j desirable that means be adopted to promote such a healthy flow of immigration into the province from. Europe as will prevent undue disturbance of the labour market, and secure the utmost benefit in the way of settlement of population in connection with the expenditure on said works. 2nd. That an Address be presented to His Honour the Superintendent, requesting him to obtain the aid of the Agent- General of the Colony in sending out, under the provisions ot the said Act, such emigrants as shall be seleced from time to time by the Home Agents of the Province, under the instructions of the Provincial Government, or as shall receive passage orders issued in the province. 3rd. That every possible encouragement be given to parties in the province desiring to bring out their friends from Europe, and that means be taken to circulate information throughout, the country as to the terras upon which passage orders may be obtained. " Mr M'GLASHAN seconded the resolutions, which, after some discussion, were carried on the voiceß.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18710715.2.19.1
Bibliographic details
Otago Witness, Issue 1024, 15 July 1871, Page 9
Word Count
205IMMIGRATION. Otago Witness, Issue 1024, 15 July 1871, Page 9
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in