A Government unemployment camp, Poerua Road .1930s.

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DescriptionA government unemployment camp of the 1930`s.The men worked in the construction of the Poerua road to open up the area for farming.Date of Photo1930Map^[1]ContributorJames Newby

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Location (city or town)Lake PoeruaOrganisation (eg business)Government unemployment campEventA government unemployment camp.Poerua Road

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LinkFacebookDate Created2017-12-12CommentsHeather Newby Hard Yakka in those days

Pam Englefield-Absolum Yes, they worked. Can’t even get unemployed to pick fruit or strawberries today. What has gone wrong with the system? Or, what has gone wrong with those who don’t want to work and get taxpayers benefits. No choice in the Sugar Sack years. You worked and got paid or - nothing

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A Government unemployment camp, Poerua Road .1930s.

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