NEW ZEALAND.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 6, Issue 65, 16 August 1895, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

THE UNEMPLOYED,

Dunedin, August 14,

The unemployed relief works have now been in operation nine weeks, and over £2,300 has been paid in wages. In the first week 79 men were employed, and over £37 paid in wages. In the ninth week 403 were employed, and £369 14/8 paid in wages. The actual number of applicants for work is 950.

Wellington, August 14.

The Relief Work Committee met to-day, when it was resolved that the scale of pay for men employed on the work should be 3/4 and 5/- per day, and that married men should in every case have preference of employment. About 150 men have already obtained orders for work. ROPE MAKING. Auckland, August 14. It is reported that the Auckland Rope, Fibre, and Matting Company’s works, the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Company, have been disposed of to a syndicate, which Has also purchased two Southern rope companies in Hunsdin and Invercargill. Twenty-five men have received notice of dismissal. SHOCKING CRUELTY. Napier, August 14, A case of extraordinary cruelty to a child is reported from Ormondville. A girl of 13 was tied to a bed-post naked, and flogged with a lash until blood flew all round. She e scaped and informed the police, her condition bearing out her statement, and proceedings have been taken against her assailant, who is either her father or guardian.