THE OCCUPYING 

 OWNERSHIP OF LAND 



INTRODUCTION 



A NATION of mighty millions clamouring to be 

 fed — a rich, fertile soil from which to feed 

 them. It would be difficult to imagine two 

 conditions more naturally advantageous for 

 building up the great industry of agriculture. 

 In all enterprises, whether large or small, three 

 hiws are essential to successful development. 

 The lesser departments, which inevitably grow, 

 follow in due course and are not vital ; but no 

 industry can live with any confidence unless — 



1. There is an assured demand for the goods 



it is proposed to manufacture. 



2. The raw material is sound. 



3. The machinery for production is efficient. 



This is true of the smallest undertaking, and 

 it applies with equal truth to the noblest and 



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