The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Great Britain |
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These commissioners were empowered to award land , in amounts varying according to the purchase money , at a rate per acre decreasing as the length of time since the purchase increased . The maximum grant was to be 2560 acres , unless ...
These commissioners were empowered to award land , in amounts varying according to the purchase money , at a rate per acre decreasing as the length of time since the purchase increased . The maximum grant was to be 2560 acres , unless ...
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The Act con- tained no provision by which the lessee might purchase his holding , and it is clear that McKenzie was ... In its weakened form it was in- effective , and the estates purchased in the open market proved bad investments .
The Act con- tained no provision by which the lessee might purchase his holding , and it is clear that McKenzie was ... In its weakened form it was in- effective , and the estates purchased in the open market proved bad investments .
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The new measure abolished the lease in perpetuity , and gave lessees under the existing tenure the right of purchase . Conservation was still adhered to , but renewable leases , with revaluation at short periods , were introduced .
The new measure abolished the lease in perpetuity , and gave lessees under the existing tenure the right of purchase . Conservation was still adhered to , but renewable leases , with revaluation at short periods , were introduced .
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Geographical Divisions | 5 |
Social Organisation | 11 |
The Early Settlements | 17 |
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