RAILWAYS AND THE UNEMPLOYED
railways of New Zealand have been used to carry lime and fertilisers to fanners at no cost or at very low rates indeed. In times of drought sheep and cattle have been trucked to other districts, and feed has been trucked free, or almost tree, to the stock on the farms. During the present juncture, when the Government has failed in its efforts to care for the unemployed, it is reasonable to expect that the consideration extended to livestock should be exceeded by that extended to Hie unemployed. The farmers have shown a commendable willingness to give assistance to the unemployed. Surely this activity should be encouraged, and free railway freightings lor food supplies lor the unemployed is a reasonable measure of. aid which might be expected. It is surprising, therefore, to find that besides giving the food supplies the farmers are evidently to be looked to lor the cost of sending in their willing gifts. The policy adopted by the Hailway Department is not commendable.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 146, 23 June 1931, Page 6
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