THE LABOR MARKET IN WESTLAND.
We (Qreymonth Star) think It'll high time a warning note was sent to otherparts of the colony regarding the present state of the labar market here. Attracted doubtless by the commencement of the Midland Railway, a large number of workmen have arrived In oar midst, and as a consequence there is a great dearth of employment. We do not think it is any exaggeration to cay that there at least 0113 hundred unemployed able-bodied men m the town of Greymouth, while at Brunner the number is equally large, Notwithstanding this, men still keep coming m b m»U but oonitant streams. Unless th's is stayed, a great deal of hardship must ensue In tha coming winter, for work will ratber diminish than m
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1496, 2 March 1887, Page 2
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127THE LABOR MARKET IN WESTLAND. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1496, 2 March 1887, Page 2
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