Sydney Globe in Sydney, New South Wales

New Zealand Workers in Kimberley Report Harsh Conditions

Mr D J Frases writes from Waiouru reporting on the Kimberley rush and the hardships faced by New Zealand laborers. He describes extreme heat, poor food quality, disease, and deaths among workers, with references to long journeys, scant provisions, and attempts to bring money home. He contrasts Australian development with New Zealand conditions and warns of ongoing struggle before the land opens.