COST OF LIVING.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3516, 30 June 1920, Page 5

COST OF LIVING.

CHRISTCHURCH, June 29. At a meeting of the recently-formed women’s league to reduce the cost, of living, the following resolutions were carried:—That the Government be urged to bring about-reduction in the price of New Zealand woollen goods; that the Government be urged to lessen import duties on the necessaries of life, even though such reduction can be brought about only by increased duty on articles of luxury: that the Government be urged to pass legislation to restrict unreasonable increases in rent, especially in regard to the rent of single rooms. WELLINGTON, June 29. A public meeting of women held under the auspices of the Women’s National Council, carried the following resolution: “That in order to afford some relief from the high cost of living this meeting urges the City Council to establish as soon as possible ;i well-organised system of municipal distribution of friut and vegtahlesj”