ELECTION PROMISES
STRONG CRITICISM DUNEDIN UNEMPLOYED (By Telegraph-rPres* Association.) DUNEDIN, May 25. Strong criticism of the Government on the grounds that -it had failed to fulfil its election promises, particularly to the unemployed, was made by speakers at a public meeting convened by the South Dunedin branch of the Unemployed Workers" Movement tonight. There was a fairly large .attendance, and although some extremely harsh things were said .about the.. Government/assurance's were later given that the meeting \vas - not in any way antagonistic to- the Labour-, Government, and an. ..expression of loyalty was included in the following motion which was carried unanimously:— "That this mass meeting of workers, while having confidence in the Labour Government, strongly protests against its failure to provide adequate means of livelihood for the unemployed, and against its indifference to the rising cost of living, more especially with respect to the necessaiies of life. The meeting calls on the' Government to provide an adequate income for all employed and unemployed workers, and to Place them in such employment as will enable them to receive a satisfactory income. Failing this, the meeting asks that the Government should provide an adequate income until work is found." ■ -■■ '
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1937, Page 9
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197ELECTION PROMISES Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1937, Page 9
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