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1895. NEW ZEALAND.

CO-OPERATIVE PUBLIC WORKS IN SOUTHLAND (RETURN OF ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF MEN EMPLOYED ON).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated 30th July, 1895. Ordered, "That a return be laid before this House showing the additional number of men employed on cooperative works in Southland since the sliort-time movement was inaugurated."—(Mr. J W. Kelly.)

Betukn showing the Additional Number of Men employed on Co-operative Works in Southland under the Public Works Department since the Short-time Movement was inaugurated. Seaward Bush Bailway Average number of men employed up to inauguration of short-time system, June, 1894 95 Average number of men employed for July following .. 83* * The smaller number of men employed for July was caused by one contract being completed, and by some men out of other parties having found other employment. Ten additional men have been put on since the above return was compiled. Forest Hill Tramway Average number of men employed up to inauguration of short-time system, June, 1894 18 Average number of men employed for July following 21 H. J H. Blow, Public Works Office, Wellington, 26th August, 1895. Under-Secretary

Betubn showing the Additional Number of Men employed on Go-operative Works in Southland since the Short-time Movement was inaugurated. Average number of men employed up to inauguration of short-time system, 19th April, 1894 .. 113 Average number of men employed since 113 Additional number Nil The improved farm system has eased the demand for work, and, although apparently no increase in number has arisen in consequence of the intermittent system, many men have been taken on who would not otherwise have been employed. W S. Shoet, Lands and Survey Department, 10th August, 1895. Chief Clerk. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,200 copies), 18s.

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