MILLS FOR MASTERTON.
(Per Press Association.) MASTERTON, Last Night. A largely attended public meeting was held here to-day to promote the establishment of a woollen mills at Masterton. The Mayor presided, and strongly advocated the project in the interests of the town and district. The proposal is to raise £30,000 locally towards the total capital of £150,000. The mills will be situated in Master-? ton and are expected to start with 200 operatives at least. The provisional directors propose to adopt a profit-sharing system with the employees. The meeting enthusiastically decidedly to support the proposition. The provisional directorate includes Mr W. R. Kemballo
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2648, 17 May 1923, Page 4
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103MILLS FOR MASTERTON. Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2648, 17 May 1923, Page 4
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