TO ASSIST FARMERS
IMMIGRATION SCHEME NEW PLYMOUTH APPROVAL I Per Press Association. I NEW PLYMOUTH, June 12. Support for an immigration scheme on the lines of that proposed in the Auckland province was given by the North Taranaki executive of the e Fanners’ Union to-day, when grave anxiety was expressed regarding the e farm labour position in the coming pro?IJ action season. It was said farmers could not hope to compete with Public Works wages of £4 for a five-day week. 'L’he Auckland sciheme proposed the immigration of young single men selected carefully to ensure their usefulness to New Zealand farmers.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 139, 13 June 1936, Page 10
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101TO ASSIST FARMERS Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 139, 13 June 1936, Page 10
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