Apprenticeship shortage linked to past wage gaps and training neglect
Trade and Labour notes a skilled worker shortage across major industries due to employers’ reluctance to train youths. A New Zealand study shows apprentice numbers rose postwar yet remain misaligned with population growth, especially in carpentry and joinery, plumbing, and cycle engineering.
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Otago Daily Times
Secretary For
Labour
J. W. Rowley
New Zealand
Sen
Nazol Inhaler Named for Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement promotes Nazol Inhaler as a fast acting remedy for cough and colds inviting readers to try the product for immediate throat and nasal relief.
Desirable Railway Area Property Offered By Ferriman & Co
A four room dwelling with detached kitchen and garden near the railway station is offered with two acres of land, chaff house, loose box, and good site on Glebe land. Includes a six room house with bathroom, pantry, scullery, electric light, hot and cold water, motor shed. Also two-roomed and five-room properties with reasonable terms and proximity to school and rail. Property details listed by Ferriman and Co with price 265 pounds for the Aitken Street section.
Pre War Sheep Run for Sale on Affordable Terms
A 550 acre sheep run with one fifth cultivated and sown, 2614 sheep, 112 cattle, 15 horses, annual rating 48 pounds, price 29 pounds per acre, one fourth deposit. Highlighted as among few runs offered at a low price with cycle supplies from John Orr and Co. East Street Ashburton.
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Dunlop
John Orr and Co
East Street
Ashburton
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