AUSTRALIAN BUILDERS
WARNING BY MR STEVENS ACTIVE HOUSING POLICY DIFFICULTIES OF EXCHANGE -<United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) ‘-(Received March 1, 1.30 p.m.) / SYDNEY, March 1
Mr B. S. Stevens, speaking in the Hurstville by-election, campaign, said: “In face of the latest reports of building activity in New South Wales it is difficult to understand why some building trade employees are prepared to go to New Zealand.” Mr Stevens, who claimed that the New South Wales Government had in operation the most active and comprehensive housing policy ever introduced In this or any other Australian State, added: “I hope that those who may go to New Zealand will satisfy themselves, if they want to send any money across to relatives or friends in Australia, that they can procure the necessary exchange.” 100 FOR NEW ZEALAND LARGER CONTINGENT LATER United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) SYDNEY, Feb. 28 It is reported that the New Zealand Government representatives have booked 130 building tradesmen to sail by March 13. Union officials estimate that by the week-end, when the New Zealand Government representatives leave for Melbourne and Adelaide, the number will have been increased to 300.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20743, 1 March 1939, Page 7
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190AUSTRALIAN BUILDERS Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20743, 1 March 1939, Page 7
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