IMMIGRATION.
SHIPPING DIFFICULTIES. WELLINGTON, March 3. Referring to the Government’s immigration policy to-day the Prime Minster said it was only in its initial stage, and the lack of shipping was holding up the stream of immigration bound for this country. On three ships due out here shortly, there were immigrants as well as soldiers. The system of nominated immigrants was calculated to bring the very best- class of settler, and thousands of people were waiting. On board
the Atheni'-. Tainui, and Corinthie, would come the rest of our troops am! munition and other war workers who
had gone from Now Zealand during the war. As to domestics, about 200 were on their way out, at a cost of about £4O each for their passage. The Government had arranged for the conversion of cargo steamers for the carrying of emigrants on the voyage out, and the steamer Mahana would bring about 1100, arriving here in April. He had had many applicants for positions as immigration agents in 'England, but there was no need for them now.
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Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1920, Page 2
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175IMMIGRATION. Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1920, Page 2
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