COST OF DWELLINGS.
WELLINGTON ESTIMATE OF £6OO. After investigation, a committee set up by the Welligton Central Progress League has decided that a five-roomed house can be built for £BOO. In submitting a plan of the proposed house, the committee states:—“The sizes of the rooms are: Two front bedrooms (approximately) 14ft. by 10ft.; back bedroom, lift, by 10ft. fiim; living room, 16ft. fiin. by lift,; bathroom, Bft. 2in. by sft. 3in.; kitchen-scullery, lift. by Bft. 2in., inside. Double windows are provided for the two front bedrooms and living room, in which there is an open fireplace. A suitable linenpress is provided. Scullery bench, sink, pot cupboard, boiler, and tubs are included. A gas stove is provided for in the kitehen. The bathroom contains a suitable bath, basin, and lavatory. Electric light is provided, also the necessary draining. This house can be built for £(k,J singly and less in groups, according to the site and locality. This would, naturally, not include any necessary renovation.”
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 April 1922, Page 2
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163COST OF DWELLINGS. Taranaki Daily News, 21 April 1922, Page 2
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