The Condition of Sydney.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1900, 10 November 1886, Page 3

The Condition of Sydney.

An old Napier resident writing from Byd* n«y mys“ This city is in a mast deplor- . able state ; mneh worse than any place in Mew Zealand. I could not have believed it bad I not seen it for myself. The other day I saw a procession marching down George Street, consisting of about 900 men, with banners, on which were printed the words, " Bread or Work.” Dozens of people sleep out at night in the Park or Domain, having now Here else to go. I have not got anything to do yet, and am now wishing to Heaven ' that I had never seen the place. The Sydney Horning Herald contains any amount of “ Wanteds,” but how are yon going to get them ? I tell yon for a faot, that people sleep on the stepe of the Herald office door ( all-night so that they can get a paper the first thing in the morning. To give yon an idea of what any easy job it is to get a billet: , —I saw an adveitisement in the Herald, “ Wanted a Barman. Apply at ten o’clock.” 1 got there as the clock was striking. I saw a Mow going in before me; so as he went in at one door. I went in at the other. But before I got in he bad been engaged ! Before I got ont there were eighteen standing out side, and I was rushed by questioners, “ Has be engaged yon ? ” 1 felt more like sitting - down on the pavement and haring a good t swear. However, I told them that the place was still open if they wanted to go in. 1 meant the house was open ; they thought I meant the billet. Yon should have seen me going down the street. Ton must be very cautions what you do here, as every third man you meet at night is either a card sharper or a pick pocket. I have only £3 left, and no sign of a billet. However, lam living in hope.”