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Resolved, on the motion of Messrs. Fisher and Judge, That the Ministry be asked to furnish Trades Councils with copies of the statutes for reference purposes. A discussion arose as to what reply should be sent to Mr. Tregear, officer in charge of the Government Labour Bureau, and it was proposed by Mr. Bust and seconded by Mr. Slater, That we pass a vote of congratulation and approval of the scheme, and promise our hearty support. As an amendment, Messrs. Cleworth and Simpson moved the following, That the members of this Conference, having every sympathy for the scheme for the purpose of getting employment for surplus labour in connection with the Labour Bureau, do herewith pledge themselves to do all in their power to assist the Government by getting all information possible on arrival at their several districts, and forward the same to the Government for the purposes of this work. The amendment was adopted. Resolved, on the motion of Messrs. Judge and Slater, That the Conference suggest to the Government that suggestions be made to the various Trades Councils in which way they desire information in re the unemployed. Resolved, unanimously, on the motion of Messrs. Cleworth and Hadfield, That this Conference thank the Government for the very valuable assistance rendered to the Conference. Resolved, unanimously, on the motion of Messrs. Judge and Bust, that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded the Chairman, Mr. E. Slater; the Secretary, Mr. ]). P. Fisher; and Mr. W. F. Johnson, for the very able services rendered by them to the Conference. The Conference then dissolved. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, nil; printing (1,200 copies), £i 7s.

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