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Page 57
... classes experienced a rapid and drastic fall in wages and widespread unemployment , particularly in the towns . The minor recession of 1838–40 had had little effect on working- class conditions , and unemployment occurred mainly amongst ...
... classes experienced a rapid and drastic fall in wages and widespread unemployment , particularly in the towns . The minor recession of 1838–40 had had little effect on working- class conditions , and unemployment occurred mainly amongst ...
Page 58
... classes , totally unemployed , and without the slightest prospect of employment , in the City of Sydney ; since the appointment of your Committee , an enquiry has been instituted , at their particular desire , by a few intelligent and ...
... classes , totally unemployed , and without the slightest prospect of employment , in the City of Sydney ; since the appointment of your Committee , an enquiry has been instituted , at their particular desire , by a few intelligent and ...
Page 141
... classes . This apathy on the part of the poorer classes the Directors ascribe more to their not having made themselves acquainted with the principles of Mutual Life Insurance than from any indisposition to provide for their families in ...
... classes . This apathy on the part of the poorer classes the Directors ascribe more to their not having made themselves acquainted with the principles of Mutual Life Insurance than from any indisposition to provide for their families in ...
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