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COBBLERS BUSY

RUSH OF WORK CONTINUES, SHORTAGE OF LABOUR. “I have tons of work. If I could get two men I could keep them fully employed. I am turning away work all the time.” In these words a Masterton boot repairer described the present condition of the boot repair trade locally. He slated that there appeared to be no diminution in the rush of work. It was evident that people were getting greater use out of their footwear before discarding them. Sales of new boots and shoes were well maintained and had even increased, a state of affairs that indicated that the coupon system had little if any effect on the position. It was hinted that there should be more exacting factory inspection before footwear was sent out, as some pairs were not up to the usual standard. This was no doubt due to the rush of work in the factories. Only limited supplies of leather were coming to hand, and in many cases, it was stated, they were of a hand-to-mouth kind, and the prices were high.

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Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 January 1943, Page 2

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COBBLERS BUSY Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 January 1943, Page 2

COBBLERS BUSY Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 January 1943, Page 2

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