[103] Evidence taken by the Fry Commission, p. 692. As a County Court judge I have a concurrent jurisdiction, happily seldom exercised, in fixing ‘fair rents.’ I had a somewhat similar case before me some seventeen or eighteen years ago, and I adjourned the hearing for four years to allow the land to recover. I believe I am the only official who did anything of the kind until quite recently.
[104] Evidence taken by the Fry Commission, p. 836.
[105] Evidence taken by the Morley Commission, 1894-95, p. 333.
[106] Evidence taken by the Fry Commission, p. 952.
[107] Evidence taken by the Fry Commission, p. 607. The procedure of the Sub-Commissions has, since 1896, been somewhat improved with respect to deterioration and waste, but many years too late.
[108] Evidence taken by the Fry Commission, p. 677.
[109] Ibid., p. 842.
[110] Evidence taken by the Fry Commission, pp. 478, 476.
[111] Ibid., p. 476.
[112] Evidence taken by the Fry Commission, p. 129.