DUNEDIN LABOUR MARKET.
[, jr a, rjl ift f i‘ jii . Vj f '] t */» Mr John Skeuo> of Skene’s Labourßxchanga, Dunedin, reports as follows, under; date 26th instanti:-rr.T‘jr,v*ii ,(.•?•«! %<•:? . f i/ “ Thank, goodness, we have got, the races over, and have-survived the, feveriflhexcitemeutof the greaUveek, ruefully balanced the cash book, and' sworn a solemn oath never to meddle with sleeps again, .ar\d )yitJi coats' off and sleeves rolled up, are at, it again to . pay for our sport and our whistle. It is hardly to be expected - that' much Would be doing in the labour market, although many did combine business and pleasure by meeting with old hands at the Forbury race-course. Several little bits of good feeling were caught sight of at the races, in' thh way of masters and their employes having l a qiiiet little shake in the hat for sweeps, &p. I merely notice this, as slrowihg that the big gulf existing between such parties in the old country, is scarcely known here. Long life to the custom ! The engagements made for the last few days scarcely differ from those of last week. Late arrivals are disappearing rapidly, and all suitable people are well and easily placed. There are a few from home lately ; very helpless, and very unsuitable ; perhaps they will get a shake-down somewhere.” ,"i ,
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Cromwell Argus, Volume V, Issue 229, 31 March 1874, Page 7
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219DUNEDIN LABOUR MARKET. Cromwell Argus, Volume V, Issue 229, 31 March 1874, Page 7
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