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  2. TWEATHER MAP.

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  3. OPINION OF THE COUNTRY ON THE NEW LAND BILL.

    In reply to a request from this office, our correspondents have telegraphed the following as the general opinion on the new Land Bill in their respective districts:— ...

    Article : 116 words
  4. YASS.

    The Land Bill has hardly been made public in this district yet. As far as is at present known the selectors are unfavourable to giving squatters fixity of tenure for half of their runs. Hopes are entertained that the bill will be ...

    Article : 117 words
  5. EUSTON.

    Opinions here are favourable to the new Land Bill. ...

    Article : 11 words
  6. NARRABRI.

    The Land Bill is not looked upon very favourably. It is considered that the runs in this district cannot possibly be divided, and such provision will lead to more dumnyism, especially by the squatters. The fencing clause and the ...

    Article : 57 words
  7. FORBES.

    The full text of the Land Bill was largely distributed here on Saturday and to-day, and forms the principal topic of conversation. Opinions are genernlly in favour of the bill, which is considered a decided improvement on the ...

    Article : 124 words
  8. NEWCASTLE.

    The new Land Bill is being diseusssed by the people of this district. The general feeling is in its favour, but that it would be better to have survey before selection clearly defined. The division of the country into three parts is ...

    Article : 137 words
  9. YOUNG.

    The new Land Bill has been very freely discussed here, opinions generaly favouring the main principles. It is thought an assessment on sworn returns as rental would be more equitable than any fixed price per acre, as the squatter ...

    Article : 55 words
  10. ARMIDALE.

    So far as public opinion can yet be ascertained here, the leading features of the new Land Bill meet with general approval. Objection is, however, taken to the expansive machinery required to work it. ...

    Article : 36 words
  11. GLEN INNES.

    The Land Bill, as far as can be ascertained, is highly approved of by all sections of the community. It is hoped that Parliament will pass the measure. ...

    Article : 30 words
  12. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    The output for the week ending the 13th instant, is 242 tons of ore, smelted, producing 40 tons of fine copper, of which 30 tons have been despatched. The mine continues in a flourishing state, and the company is ...

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  13. BATHURST.

    As far as can be judged public opinion here in regard to the new Land Bill is decidedly antagonistic to the proposals of the Government, and the general feeling is that this measure can never pass through Parliament in its present ...

    Article : 44 words
  14. GOULBURN.

    The Land Bill has been received, generally speaking, w[?] favour. ...

    Article : 13 words
  15. NOWRA.

    The new Land Bill has been published in its entirety throughout the district of Shoalhaven by the local and Sydney press. The general opinion is strongly in favour of the leading now features of the bill, but hopes are expressed ...

    Article : 71 words
  16. GRAFTON.

    The full text of tne Land Bill was only received here to-day. The public have scarcely yet had time to consider its proposals. The general opinion on the synopsis previously published by means of telegrams in the local papers is ...

    Article : 165 words
  17. BEGA.

    The general [?]onor of the new Land Bill meets approval here. The measure is, however, as yet only known partially, but the outline has been well received. Some consider the sorub lands clauses should apply to lands heavily ...

    Article : 143 words
  18. THE WEATHER.

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  19. NYNGAN.

    Much interest is manifested in the new Land Bill. ...

    Article : 11 words
  20. ORANGE.

    The new Land Bill meets with general acceptance here. The universally expressed opinion is that it is a great improvement on the existing laws, and that the bill shows considerable care in its compilation. Whilst the main ...

    Article : 74 words
  21. BERRIMA.

    The Land Bill is looked upon here as a very liberal measure. The clauses relating to payment of the deposit on the purchase money on selections and non-resident selections, and to the appointment of land boards are viewed ...

    Article : 52 words
  22. GRENFELL.

    There is some difference of opinion expressed here regarding the new Land Bill. It is considered to have a leaning towards the squatters. The division of runs is considered impracticable. There is a strong feeling against increasing ...

    Article : 71 words
  23. PARKES.

    The new Land Bill will improve the position of the squatters and selectors. Local land boards are approved of, and a fencing law is much needed. The general opinion seems to be in favour of the measure, and but few ...

    Article : 63 words
  24. BLAYNEY.

    Sufficient time has not elapsed to allow of the formation of a public opinion in this district on the new Land Act. So far as can be ascertained, it is generally acceptable; but a great deal will depend on what lands are included in the ...

    Article : 49 words
  25. PARRAMATTA.

    The new Land Bill is not viewed with great interest by the Parramatta public, but according to the opinion of a number of leading townsmen public opinion is that the present bill is far before that introduced by Sir John ...

    Article : 94 words
  26. GULGONG.

    The new Land Bill, which has been freely discussed here, is on the whole favourably spoken of. ...

    Article : 18 words
  27. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    Heavy rain set in this morning and has continued at intervals ever since; over 1 inch has fallen already, and the barometer is still low. ARMIDALE, MONDAY. ...

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  28. GUNDAGAI.

    In the absence of information as to whether this portion of the colony comes in the eastern or middle division under the new Land Bill, it is difficult to say how intending purchasers will be affected. The proposed abolition of ...

    Article : 177 words
  29. BOURKE.

    Public opinion can scarcely be paid to have been generally expressed yet, but, as far as is known, it may be said to approve of the bill on the whole as being liberal to the squatter and selector alike, though some exceptions are ...

    Article : 134 words
  30. PENRITH.

    The new Land Act was issued as a supplement to the Nepean Times on Friday evening last throughout the district of Penrith, and opinions have been freely expressed since. The majority are of opinion that the Act, with some ...

    Article : 111 words
  31. BRAIDWOOD.

    So little good land remains unalienated or open for selection in this district that no interest is taken in the new Land Bill now before Parliament. Most of the unsold land is church and school land, for which the present regulations ...

    Article : 52 words
  32. GUNNEDAH.

    The new bill is regarded as generally satisfactory by both classes in this district. ...

    Article : 17 words
  33. QUEANBEYAN.

    Opinions are greatly divided in regard to the new Land Bill. The majority prefer the existing laws. Many hoped for a Crown Tenancy Bill, repealing free selection, and substituting the doctrine of leasing, instead of purchasing ...

    Article : 42 words
  34. PASTORAL SETTLEMENT.

    Sir,—Mr. Maiden's lecture of Wednesday evening was a timely contribution to the engrossing topic of the day. Every member of the community has some view or theory to air on our land policy, but comparatively few have had ...

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  35. BURROWA.

    The new Land Bill was anxiously looked for in this district, as a number of selectors were eager to sell out if better opportunity offered for easier terms of purchase. So far as can be ascertained at present, some of the provisions of the new ...

    Article : 91 words
  36. HAY.

    So far as public opinion here is known with regard to the Land Bill, it is of a favourable character, though people will prefer to wait till further explanation is made of how the Government propose to prevent in future the errors ...

    Article : 194 words
  37. TAMWORTH.

    The new Land Bill has scarcely yet bad time to be fully considered by the residents of this district, numbers not yet having seen it; but so far as public opinion is known it is most decidedly favourable to the bill, which is considered a ...

    Article : 106 words
  38. CAMDEN.

    There is not very much interest manifested in this district with regard to the new Land Bill, but interested parties look upon it with favour. ...

    Article : 26 words
  39. TENTERFIELD.

    The Land Bill has only just come to hand, and there has been no time to consult its provisions, but from what little can be learned it is believed that public feeling i[?] certain to be adverse to the measure. ...

    Article : 41 words
  40. CARCOAR.

    The general opinion expressed here is in favour of the new Land Bill. ...

    Article : 15 words
  41. CASINO.

    With respect to the new Land Bill the major portion of of public opinion is favourable to it as being a very considerable step in the light direction, while others consider it has a leaning towards the squatters' interests, which ...

    Article : 154 words
  42. TEMORA.

    The new Land Bill does not meet with unqualified approval here. It is thought that while removing many of the evils of the old land system it will still encourage monopoly and dummying; that while the squatters are ...

    Article : 96 words
  43. KEMPSEY.

    The text of the new Land Bill has only reached here consequently there has not been much time for an expression of public opinion yet. Fencing within six months is, however, universally condemned as inapplicable to agricultural lands ...

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  44. TUMUT.

    The new Land Bill is universally spoken of here in very favourable terms. The local journal has issued a copy of the bill, and ths same is being widely circulated amongst the selectors in this distriot. As far as can be ascertained ...

    Article : 129 words
  45. KIAMA.

    A copy of the new Land Bill having reached this district only on Saturday, there has not been time to ascertain the drift of public opinion on the subject: but from conversation among prominent residents, the impression seems to be ...

    Article : 185 words
  46. COONAMBLE.

    Complete publication of the provisions of the new Land Bill is anxiously looked for by all classes of our community. The public have not yet had time to judgef fairly of the merits of the new bill, though it is confidently anticipated ...

    Article : 73 words
  47. COOTAMUNDRA.

    A considerable amount of comment has been made upon the new Land Bill, and so far public opinion is favourable. It is considered to contain all the good features of the old bill, and with many good new ones added. The feeling of ...

    Article : 57 words
  48. WAGGA WAGGA.

    The majority of the people here consider the new Land Bill well conceived, but scarcely approve of the boundary lines of the three divisions. This, however, will be easily rectified when the measure is in committee. Everyone ...

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  49. COROWA.

    The new Land Bill has been published, and has treated a great deal of interest and discussion. Advantage has been taken of the presence here of Mr. L. Levin, M. P., to have the principal features of the bill fully explained to the ...

    Article : 98 words
  50. LISMORE.

    Public opinion can hardly be well formed until fuller particulars as to the Land Bill are published; but the popular impression appears to be that, although favourable to the squatter in giving fixity of tenure, &c., not much concession ...

    Article : 55 words
  51. LITHGOW.

    It is somewhat premature yet to gange public opinion with respect to be complicated a measure as the new Land Bill, and opinions are expressed with reserve; but, basing conclusions on the feeling known to exist previously, it is ...

    Article : 120 words
  52. DENILIQUIN.

    The Land Bill was distributed here to-day and is considered by those who have analysed its provisions that it will require modification. As regards the central division, the area allowed to the selector is unnecessarily large if ...

    Article : 140 words
  53. WELLINGTON.

    The new Land Bill is very favourably looked on in this district. ...

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  54. MORUYA.

    The question [?]s the Land Bill there is premature, as scarcely any one has road it yet. The non-residence clause meets will approval, but the fencing clause is deemed oppressive. Decentralisation and local land courts ara also ...

    Article : 41 words
  55. WEST MAITLAND.

    The new Land Bill has been very favourably received here by the majority of the people. ...

    Article : 18 words
  56. WINGHAM.

    The general opinion here seems to be that the new Land Bill evinces great care on the part of the Ministry in preparing it, and shows their determination to act fairly in the interests of the colony in general. It is hoped that the bill ...

    Article : 81 words
  57. DUBBO.

    The Land Bill meets with general approval. The Dubbo Dispatch of this afternoon comments upon it as a bold and statesmanlike attempt to remedy the evil of 1881. It, however, thinks that the division of runs should be—for the first ...

    Article : 105 words
  58. MOSSVALE.

    The Land Bill proposed by the Stuart Government has been freely discussed throughout the district. The general and almost unanimous opinion is that it is framed upon fair, just, and equitable lines, and, with a few more ...

    Article : 47 words
  59. MOUNT M'DONALD.

    Little or no interest is taken in the new Land Bill by the miners, and at present no opinion has been expressed by the surrounding settlors. ...

    Article : 34 words
  60. WOLLONGONG.

    General satisfaction is expressed concerning the new Land Bill, the more so as it is laid down on lines foreshadowed by Mr. Stuart at the last election. Public feeling views it as a most equitable measure, and though some details may ...

    Article : 85 words
  61. EMMAVILLE.

    Clause 7 of the Land Bill is very favourably received here. It is thought that it will induce considerable settlement of mining [?]lation. Opinions are strongly in favour of the abolition of mining reserves. The conditional ...

    Article : 75 words
  62. MUDGEE.

    Considerable difference of opinion seems to exist here as to the provisions of the new Land Bill. Some view it favourably, while others think it will lead in a greater degree to monopoly in land and the acquirement of large ...

    Article : 83 words
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