UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM
FUNDS FOR RELIEF WORK SHORTAGE IN WELLINGTON An urgent appeal has been made by the Wellington City Council to the Government for additional assistance lor unemployment relief. It is feared that unless further finances are made available the council will be unable to continue its relief work beyond the end of next month. For several months the council has been doing everything possible to make the most of the funds at its disposal. It was forced to approach the Government some time ago in order to secure authority for the use of £13,000, which had been set aside for work on the western access scheme. It- is understood the cost of supervision and materials is being met at present out of moneys that will not last more than another month. Tlie council has already spent over £27.000 this year. It is unable to continue spending. The position will be reviewed bv the Unemployment Board this week. Several thousand families are dependent on relief work in Wellington. Although there is little likelihood that they will be left without any help. their serious position calls for immediate attention.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17871, 30 August 1932, Page 4
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188UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17871, 30 August 1932, Page 4
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