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above list, as the men did not pass throngh the Colony. During the 

 onion season all colonists who were physically capable w^ere sent out, 

 weeding and bagging, and were allowed on payment of a reason- 

 able sum to board on the Colony. The men availed themselves of 

 this convenience readily, and the practice is much appreciated by 

 employers. The question of rationing the men is under the super- 

 vision of the manager, and the following constitutes the bill of fare 

 for each day:— Meat, I14 lb.; bread, li/4 lb.; potatoes, 1 lb.; sugar, 

 14 lb. ; tea, 2 oz. ; oatmeal and rice, 2 oz. ; treacle, 1 oz. ; vegetables, 

 ad lib.; fruit, when in season; salt, pepper, mustard, and curry, as 

 required. 



The existence of the Labour Colony is a great boon to the class 

 of people who avail themselves of its shelter. It is, indeed, pitiable 

 that there are so many men representing professions, trades, and 



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occupations who are unable to follow their usual avocations. Whilst 

 such a condition of affairs exists, so long will an institution similar 

 to the Labour Colony be required. Owing to the alienation from the 

 original area of land vested in the Trustees, and the highly improved 

 condition of the remaining portion, it is a matter of some difficulty 

 to find reproductive work for so many men. If it be proposed to 

 continue this form of relief, it will be necessary for fresh areas of 

 virgin land to be placed at the disposal of the Trustees so that the 

 work of reclamation, which is the more profitable as well as the more 

 suitable kind of employment for this kind of labour, may be under- 

 taken. With the present farm as a base, much valuable work could 

 be carried out. and many of the initial difficulties likely to be 

 encountered when operating in an entirely new field would be obviated. 

 When such lands were sufficiently improved to warrant the plant and 



