GREYMOUTH.
Wednesday.; Great dissatisfaction is expressed here at so many workmen being knocked off harbour works, wh:.ch will now only employ 30 men. A deputation from working men waited on the local authorities to consider their case. The men have famili3s, and have acquired small properties, and do not care to leave the district. The attempt to depopulate the coast by offering free passages to other parts is greatly condemned by the workmen and business people alike. The sudden discharging of so many workmen is considered as having something to do with the Government offer of free passages.
The Jnsurance Companies have presented a donation of £50 to the Fire Brigade for their excellent work at the late fire.
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3153, 27 March 1879, Page 2
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119GREYMOUTH. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3153, 27 March 1879, Page 2
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