ALL WORKING HARD
MEN ON PUBLIC 'WORKS STATEMENT BY MINISTER [BY TELEGRAPH —SPECIAL REPORTER] WELLINGTON, Monday A tribute to the manner in which men on public works throughout /New Zealand were tackling the tasks on which they were engaged w.as paid today by the Minister of Public Works, the Hon. It. Semple, on his return to Wellington from an inspection of railway works in the South Island, t
" The reports I have received from district engineers of the department all over New Zealand are most encouraging," Mr. Semple said. " The men on the' jobs arc all working hard and honestly and are showing a desire to give of their best. Public works employees are ' stepping on it ' everywhere. I am more than pleased at this bocause Ave as a Government have tried to give a lead, and I personally have told the men that I expect a decent return of labour.
" The change in atmosphere on public works during the last few months has been almost revolutionary. The. men are giving service and the country must benefit accordingly."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22476, 21 July 1936, Page 13
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