RENTS IN SYDNEY.
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APPEAL TO THE GOVERNMENT. Bi Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright (Rec. September 16, 9.2 a p.m.) ' Sydney, September 16. . Mr. R. D. Meagher, in introducing a deputation , representing the Labour Leagues asking for legislation to re- ( gnlate the abnormal increase in Tents, | said the benefits erf industrial legislation had been expunged by tho twice and thrice extortionate increases in rent.. In-, stances could'be given of increases of 50 per cent, in rent, and of families herding together to save Tent, somo of them even, living in stables and yards.The State Premier, Mr. M'Gowen, promised to give serious consideration to the . request, and added that Ministers hoped soon to make a definite proposal. The Government's action in making bricks at half'the private' cost should help the situation.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1547, 17 September 1912, Page 5
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127RENTS IN SYDNEY. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1547, 17 September 1912, Page 5
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