A Tilt at Wellington
il l am surprised at the number of disreputable-looking houses in Wellington. It reflects a lack of civic pride,’ * said Mr. T. F. Doyle (Southland), in his speech as mover of tho Addrcss-in-JReply in tho Legislative Council on Wednesday. Tho housing shortage was still a distinct problem throughout the Dominion. The Government had taken measures to overcome it, and was making excellent progress. A striking feature to him as a visitor to Wellington, in addition to the housing shortage, was the disreputable state of many existing houses. There were to be seen row upon row of houses which had apparently not had a coat of paint for years. Many of the roofs were unsightly and much of the spouting was in a broken-down condition. “I have seen houses in Wellington that in other cities we would not use for storing cow fodder in,” said Air. Doyle. He hoped something would be done to remedy the position, particularly as the Centennial celebrations would shortly take place in Wellington.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 161, 11 July 1939, Page 9
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171A Tilt at Wellington Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 161, 11 July 1939, Page 9
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