TRAMPS DOWN TOOLS.
A “ LUXLfKf ’* WORKHOTJ 3K. Nuneaton's “elaborate hostel” fcr tramps did not meet with the approval of 11 of tbcrh recently, and their refnaa.l to do their allotted tasks had a sequel in the police court. Here the ringleaders of this workhouse “strike” were sentenced —Horace. Scott tO'-2l days and Joseph Cassidy lo 11 days’ hard labour. ' Considerable sums, said the workhouse master, had been spent by thn guardians to make the tramps’ quarters comfortable, and recent publicity had resulted in increased numbers of "visitors.” Cassidy complained that the tea was cold, the bread hard, and he had to sleep on. the floor. Scott, who was said lo have. been provided with a eomfortaLlc bed, ‘ said ne was treated ! i l , i ■ a doq, ami had refused to work oven in the presence of tomr police ofEcors,
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19498, 5 June 1925, Page 11
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139TRAMPS DOWN TOOLS. Otago Daily Times, Issue 19498, 5 June 1925, Page 11
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