TELEGRAPHIC.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1563, 19 December 1883, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION,

THE UNEMPLOYED AT CHRISTOHUKCH.

Christciiurcii, December 18,

About 100 of the unemployed gathered in front of the Immigration Office this morning. The committee appointed by them were received by Mr Marsh, who informed them that the Government was prepared to put on men for clearing fences and plantations on the railway lines. Some work would also be provided in the Addington railway yards and tho Domain, In all cases 4s 6d per day would bo paid, and froe passes given on tho railway whero necessary. Any jobs that were taken on piecework would bo paid for at such rate as to enable ordinary workmen to obtain 4s 6d per day. The committee withdrew, and rejoined their companions outside. On tho result being communicated, some of those present groaned and manifested their disapproval in other ways, Only fifteen accepted work on tho terms offered.

Wellington, Wednesday. At the Education Board to-day,' Mr Bunny drew attention to a statement in the papers, that Mr Tuckey, hoad master sf Featherston School, had been appointed principal teacher of Rangiora High School. Probably Mr Tuckey is not awaro that, owing to the holidays, the date ol Board's meeting this month had been altered, and so had not officially notified his resignation. It was decided to lose no timo in taking steps to supply the vacancy by advertising for applications for the head mastership of the Featherston School,