THE ECONOMY "AXE."
SAVING IN CATSMEAT. POSTAL DEPARTMENT THRIFT. In wielding the economy " axe " no object appears to bo too insignificant for the Government's attention. However, an amusing instance of the result attendant on a scrupulously faithful interpretation of the general " 10 per cent, cut" edict lias been provided at the chief post office, Auckland. Certain boys are allowed tenpence a week to purchase meat for the cats which have their home there. So that the Budget may be squared, the fiat has now gone forth that the allowance will henceforward. be only ninepence.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20867, 8 May 1931, Page 10
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