Farmers’ Conference.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 17, Issue 59, 27 July 1906, Page 5

Farmers’ Conference.

Sydney, July 25. The Farmers’ annual Conference opened yesterday. The Chairman, in his address, stated that he had the assurance of the Minister for Lands that half a million sterling would be placed rn the estimates this year for the purchase of land. He regarded the amount as only a drop in the bucket, Why could they not follow the example of New Zealand, and borrow five millions for the purpose ? This would provide at once sufficient land for the people, instead of which they were standing by, watching them leave for Canada, South America, and other places. He hoped to see the State Bank Bill pass this Session. It was quite certain that until the farmers made up their minds to put practical men into Parliament they would not get satisfactory consideration of their interests. There was plenty of room for a Farmers’ Parly.