TRADESMEN ARRIVE.
FIFTY YOUNG ENGLISHMEN.
UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACT
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
WELLINGTON, Friday
Another contingent of skilled tradesmen, immigrants under contract to the Government, arrived at Wellington from England to-day by the liner Arawa. They number 50, are all young unmarried men, and all trained artisans. They [were met 011 arrival by officers of the State Placement Service.
The Arawa brought also a further 10 men who had come independently to seek their fortunes. All except one were tradesmen, the other being a farmer. Some were accompanied by their wives and families.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 189, 12 August 1939, Page 11
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