In the Backblocks.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 6 April 1910, Page 4

In the Backblocks.

VIEWS Ol' , AN AGENT-GENE-RAL. [BY ELRCTRIO TELEGItAPH-COITRIGHT ] LrEIl PKF.BS ASSOCIATION.] LONDON', ,\|»iil J. Mr T. A. for Now Smith Wole.s), writing to tllo Tillies, says: " Somo Australian employers in the IcicUlilcicks iuv averso to married couples with children, not because, they urr- heartless or unfeeling, but bt-canso they prefer tlie children to remain in tlio thickly-populated areas, whero thuv are- able to obtain doctors, nursine: nnd schooling. Tlio controversy lias arisen because perta in t 1 mi tion committees in England arc sending unemployed mechanics and labourers with families. This is entirely contrary to tbe. St:»h> (lnvernmeiits' policy. Tlio States expect .11 man to send for bis fa mil v when bo has established himself."