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Greymouth Evening Star, 15 March 1940, Page 6

The first meeting of the committee set up at the request of Messrs P. C. Webb, R. Semple and F. Langstone to consider what steps should be taken to provide a workable solution for the present shortage of skilled and unskilled labour in the sawmilling industry, was held yesterday at Greymouth. The members of the committee are: The District Engineer, Public Works Department, chairman (represented by’ Mr R. R. Dawber, Engineer); The Placement Officer, Social Security Department; Mr J. S. Robertson, representative of the employers; and Mr F. Turley, representative of the employees. After a general discussion of the problems involved, it was decided to circularise all the sawmillers in this district to ascertain exactly their labour requirements. On receipt of these lists, a further meeting will be held. Ladies Tweed Skirts in smart new materials. Flecked tweeds in shades of fawn, blue and green styles, with side pleat and inset pocket. Sizes S.S.W., S.W. 22/6. Flared style, 6 gored skirt, patch pocket, sizes S.S.W., and S.W. Price 24/6.—Advt. ' Games for evening recreation: Chessmen 5/6, 6/6, 8/6, 10/6 to 15/set. Draughtsmen 1/-, 2/-, 2/6 a set. Dominoes, double sixes, 1/3, 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, 3/- and 3/6 a set. Chess and Draughts Boards 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6 each- All British made, procurable at B. Dixon’ Ltd., Tainui Street.— Advt. A large selection of boxed Table Games on sale at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. All the latest productions .as well as all the.old favourites. Small size, heavy board, 1/- each, larger size, heavy board 2/- axfi 2/6 each. Very large size V 6 and 4/6 each. Other games in larger sizes 5/- to 10/6 each. Your inspection is invited.—Advt,