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The Soldier settlement schemes of the First and Second World Wars
The Great War was drawing to a close and many problems confronted the government of the Union of South Africa. The country, though saddened by appalling casualties, would soon be welcoming home thousands of young men who would be returning to family, friends and … what else? In commerce and industry, in areas like Natal, were limited. However, there was undeveloped Crown and farm land and so a scheme of land settlement was devised for the returning soldiers for farming. … Read More


