AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1922, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. ! ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS. I SYDNEY, Dec 22. The recent arrivals of considerable numbers of Italian immigrants, while four hundred are due next week is causing much ou.tcry against unrestricted immigration, while unemployment is rife throughout the Commonwealth and the laud hunger amongst prospective Australian and British settlers is far from satisfied. The claims made on behalf of the Italians a.re that the great bulk of them are agriculturalists and will prove a valuable asset to the development of the country. The State Government considered and rejected a. scheme to establish an Italian colony in New South Wales. It is understood the Government’s immigration policy will he restricted as iar as possible to British subjects. Labour prganisatiins who are strongly opposed to any scheme for unrestricted immigration have circularised British anil European organisations informing them of the present industrial stagnation. rifeuess of unemployment and parlous outlook for immigrants in Australia. . , The Italian Consul announced Unit il employment is not available Mr the ' next week's arrivals ho will advise their ' return. ]-Io also warned the Italian authorities of the ultnus.