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Mr. Cumming proposes, Mr. Prior seconds and it is resolved 
unanimously to recommend that these shows be held bi-annually in 
future. 
16. LABOUR CLAUSE IN LAND GRANTS. 
Mr. Cumming proposes “ that it is desirable that a labour clause 
be inserted in new agricultural grants.” He thinks that steps should 
be taken to stop the present methods of new companies depending on 
labour already in the country. A clause should be inserted in the 
grant whereby the holder should be bound to import his labour or pay 
a certain sum to Government who would provide the labour required. 
Mr. Prior in supporting Mr. Cumming, mentions that 80 to 100 
coolies had recently left one estate within a short time without any 
reason. 
Mr. Skinner, while in favour of the motion, suggests that its 
consideration should be postponed until the next meeting. This is 
agreed to. 
Mr. Dupuis Brown suggest that the motion be discussed mean- 
while by the D.P.A.’s. 
Resolved to hold the next meeting at Kuala Lumpur, on 
December nth. 
The meeting terminates at 3-30 p.m. 
(Sd.) H. C. E. Zacharias. 
Secretary. 
Misc. 4980 10 Colonial Secretary’s Office, 
Singapore, 
30th September, 1910. 
Sir, 
With reference to your letter of the 15th September, forwarding 
a copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Standing Committee of the 
Agri-Horticultural Shows. I am directed to inform you that after con- 
sultation with the Planters’ Association of Malaya, His Excellency 
the Governor has been pleased to direct that in future Agri-Horticul- 
tural Shows are to be held biennially instead of annually. 
N. 
I have the honour to be 
Sir, 
Your obedient servant, 
(Sgd.) W. Evans, 
Acting Colonial Secretary, 
Straits Settlements. 
Ridley, Esq., 
Hon. Secretary, 
Standing Committee, 
Agri-Horticultural Shows, Singapore. 
