SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY
WANGANUI, 26th February. Local chop assistants had a large and enthusiastic meeting in favour of the Saturday half-holiday for Wanganui. A representative from the employers' committee explained the movement and the general desire for Saturday, and said it rested with the employees to assist in the movement, seeing that ' the holiday was intended for their benefit. Several employers 6poke about the benefit of the Saturday half-holiday, especially in sports and military matters. A strong committee was formed to carry forward tllfe ' movement. An energetic lady canVaeser was secured to assist, and the petition for* a poll has already the required number of names.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 49, 27 February 1913, Page 3
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105SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 49, 27 February 1913, Page 3
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