THE SEARCH FOR GOLD

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18057, 6 April 1933, Page 5

THE SEARCH FOR GOLD

UNEMPLOYMENT SCHEME NELSON AND COLLINGWOOP The interest taken by relief workers in the Government’s assisted goldmining arrangements is so great that there is a large waiting list for opportunities through the Unemployment Board’s scheme, says the Nelson Mail. The type of work appeals to men who are willing to put up with some discomfort and place themselves out of touch with towns in order that, by thefr own efforts, they may have the chance of making a little more money than they would through the customary relief channels. None of the parties are being sent away except to areas properly investigated as being worth while. This does not mean that the ground is rich, but that it should return some reward for working it in proportion to the work put into it, ensuring the worker something for his personal effort. It is well that the right type of man should be attracted, because the work will be done in virgin country, and it will be strenuous. All the parties-will be under expert supervision. During the last month dll men have been sent out—2o married men to Collingwood and 20 to Takaka, and 20 men to Nelson, those including 10 single men from relief caurps. It is hoped to send away another 20 married and single men shortly.