Allardice Graphics of Blackburn used the employment Company Smart Partnership to employ three long term unemployed people.Allardice Graphics of Blackburn .unemployment, allardice graphics, the smart partnership, australia. department of employment, education and training, white, david, paton, bob, adamson, sarah, maneveldt, renee

City of Nunawading will take part in Federal Government's Jobskills Program to help long term unemployed people gain work experience.City of Nunawading will take part in Federal Government's Jobskills Program unemployment, city of nunawading, australian government, jobskills program

Blackburn Baptist Church's Supported Housing and Accommodation (SHAC) has set up a co-operative to give young unemployed people work doing odd jobs in the community.Blackburn Baptist Church's Supported Housing and Accommodation (SHAC) unemployment, blackburn baptist church. supported housing and accommodation, youth services, barker, ajay, harris, david

Two former mayors of Nunawading, Wal Riddell and Cr Bruce Artkinson, Cr Kevin Abbott and former Jaycee National President Peter McPhee have formed a company to help young unemployed people find work.Two former mayors of Nunawading, Wal Riddell and Cr Bruce Artkinson Cr Kevin Abbott and former Jaycee National President Peter McPhee have formed a company to help young unemployed people find work.unemployment, riddell, wal, atkinson, bruce, abbott, kevin, mcphee, peter

Papers and correspondence relating to the 'Papermaker's Collective', a training program for unemployed youth coordinated by Hazel Mourney and supported by the City of Nunawading in 1982.Papers and correspondence relating to the 'Papermaker's Collective', a training program for unemployed youth coordinated by Hazel Mourney and supported by the City of Nunawading in 1982papermaker's collective, mourney, hazel, city of nunawading, unemployed people, youth services

Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period of 01/03/1980 to 08/08/1980Book with white cover - front, spiral bound. staffing advertisements, courses available, goldfields learning is new theme, $3million projects for smb, advice on what's cooking, $956700 amenities building, smb helps unemployed youth, renaissance dancing at workshop at smb, shield to smb tafe colleges sports, foundry for students, host farm seminar at smb, build activity on campus, life be in it games, new scheme for chippies, memorial to guides at creswick camp, richards medal presentation, richard richards principal, antarctis explorer, wendouree rotary apprentice award, move for archaeological society, smb awards presented, tippett prise goes to wendouree fitter malcolm rodgers, signing contract for $1.8 million building development at smb, new scheme for apprentices, off-campus study of tertiary education, management course at smb, ballarat students win welding awards, mark spencer wins craftsmanship certificate, aboriginal art exhibition, examination in woolclassing, robert featherstone smb farm apprentice student, smb land lab, ballarat has proud tradition in education, smb practical training for unemployed young people

Two former Mayors, a Councillor and a local Business Man have formed a Company to help unemployed people between 16 and 21. The Company will be registered with the Australian Securities Commission and will develop work opportunities, training and personal development.Two former Mayors, a Councillor and a local Business Man have formed a Company to help unemployed people between 16 and 21. youth services, atkinson, bruce, riddell, wal, abbott, kevin, mcphee, peter, unemployment

Set in the Great Depression. About unemployed people living in Collingwood and the role of the Methodist mission in caring for poor people in the area.Relevant to Australian history in the Great Depression, particularly in Collingwood.Paper; book. Front cover: brown theme/background; picture of houses and a cobblestone street; brown lettering.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labor council, collingwood, the great depression, unemployment, methodist mission, methodist church, city missions, missionaries, history, social history

A Nursery Practices Course is helping unemployed people in Nunawading to get back to the workforce. Nunawading/Wantirna Skillshare Course is sponsored by Harrison Youth Services. Conjara is a wholesale based program course and the new Skillshare Nursery, Harvest Herbs, teaches retail nursery practices.A Nursery Practices Course is helping unemployed people in Nunawading to get back to the workforce. nursery workers, townson, bernard, dunnell, karen, harrison youth services, nunawading/wantirna skillshare, harvest herbs nursery, conjara nursery

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.83a The document consists of three pieces of correspondence from 1934 concerning the Bendigo Unemployed Association and its communications with the Bendigo Town Council about assistance for unemployed people during the Great Depression. The letters show the Association advocating for improved welfare support and the Council's official responses. In the first letter, dated 10 August 1934, the Bendigo Unemployed Association writes to the Town Clerk requesting that the Council reconsider its earlier decision regarding rent allowances. The Association argues that, with the Council's support, rent assistance should be extended to unemployed people living in country areas. The secretary appeals to the Council's sense of fairness, noting that councillors had previously expressed sympathy for the unemployed and urging them to match those sentiments with practical assistance. The second letter, dated 21 August 1934, outlines a broader list of requests submitted by the Association to the Council. These include free use of the Town Hall for a public protest meeting, clarification on when the "dole cut" would be restored, permission to hold weekly street meetings on Friday nights, better housing for single unemployed people, provision of first aid kits at relief work sites, rent allowances for unemployed tenants, payment for wet weather and public holidays on relief work (as practised by some metropolitan councils), increased firewood supplies, and improved sanitary conditions at relief works. Together, these requests reflect the Association's efforts to improve both living conditions and employment relief for unemployed residents. The final document, dated 5 September 1934, is the Town Clerk's formal reply to the Association. The Council declines several requests, including the free use of the Town Hall and permission for weekly street meetings. It explains that matters such as housing for single unemployed people, rent allowances, and firewood supplies fall under the responsibility of the Government rather than the Council. The letter notes that the Council has applied for a government grant of £100,000 to provide sustenance work, that first aid kits are already available on principal works, that payment policies for wet weather and holidays will not be changed, and that sanitary arrangements at relief works are considered adequate. Overall, the response demonstrates the Council's limited willingness to intervene directly, instead referring many concerns to higher levels of government while maintaining existing local policies.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.74a The document is a copy of a letter dated 30 April 1934 from the Department of Labour, Sustenance Branch, Melbourne, addressed to Mr. F. C. Sweeney of Bendigo. It responds to Sweeney's earlier correspondence concerning the issue of official representation for unemployed people in Bendigo. The letter explains that, under the Unemployment Relief Administration Act, the local Public Assistance Committee is the only officially recognised body responsible for administering unemployment sustenance within the district. The Assistant Minister maintains that decisions regarding who may represent unemployed people before the committee are matters for the committee itself, and that the government does not intend to dictate how local committees organise or recognise representatives. The writer argues that this approach is consistent with practice throughout Victoria. Because local Public Assistance Committees possess detailed knowledge of conditions in their districts, they are considered best placed to make decisions about local administration, including determining appropriate representation for unemployed people. Government intervention, the letter suggests, could undermine the valuable voluntary work these committees perform in cooperation with the state. The letter distinguishes the situation in metropolitan Melbourne from Bendigo by noting that the official recognition of the Trades Hall Council applies only to representations made directly to the Minister and does not affect the authority or administration of local Public Assistance Committees. Consequently, the Minister sees no justification for granting any particular organisation in Bendigo special recognition to represent unemployed men receiving sustenance. Finally, the Minister advises that no decision should be made on the matter until Mr. Sweeney has had an opportunity to meet with him personally. In the future, however, the letter recommends that all issues relating to the administration of sustenance and work-for-sustenance schemes in Bendigo be referred directly to the local Public Assistance Committee rather than seeking separate recognition or intervention from the Minister.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.81a The document is a letter dated 25 July 1934 from the Trades Hall Council in Melbourne to the Town Clerk of Bendigo. It forwards extracts from correspondence received from the Bendigo Branch of the Central Unemployed Committee and asks the Town Clerk to investigate the claims and advise whether they are correct. The main concern raised is that unemployed people in Bendigo are being unfairly disadvantaged because the Bendigo City Council has failed to provide sufficient work. The committee argues that unemployed residents should not be penalised for circumstances beyond their control, specifically the council's inability to create employment opportunities. The letter also highlights concerns about recent changes to unemployment relief. It claims that, despite a reduction in unemployment payments ("the dole"), unemployed single men are now required to work 18 hours and 30 minutes per week for 24 shillings, compared with the previous requirement of 17 hours and 44 minutes. This is presented as evidence that workers are being asked to do more labour for reduced support. A further issue raised relates to the administration of government relief, including handouts, clothing, and other assistance. The committee argues that responsibility for distributing these forms of aid should rest with the Public Assistance Committee, as provided under the relevant legislation, rather than being managed through another authority. The letter concludes by requesting that the Town Clerk investigate these allegations to determine their accuracy and to ensure that any injustice experienced by unemployed people in Bendigo is identified and remedied. It is signed on behalf of the Trades Hall Council Secretary by H. K. Ems.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.78a The document is a letter dated 18 June 1934 from the Unemployed Ratepayers' and Citizens' Association in Bendigo to Mr. F. T. Amer, Town Clerk of Bendigo. It reports the outcomes of a special meeting held to discuss the Sustenance Act and outlines the Association's concerns and resolutions regarding unemployment relief and sustenance work. The Association's primary resolution calls for unemployed workers to receive the full amount of sustenance to which they are entitled under the Act. It also urges the Government to provide sufficient funding to the City Council so that it can continue supervising sustenance work, ensuring unemployed people have access to appropriate relief and employment opportunities. A second resolution requests that the City Council prevent agitators from interfering with sustenance works, including during lunch breaks while men are employed. The Association argues that supervisors should have the authority to keep agitators away from work sites, claiming that outside interference and worksite meetings are not in the best interests of the workers and may disrupt employment. The letter concludes by stating that the Association is compiling a list of additional public works capable of employing more workers. It notes that the resolutions have already been forwarded to both the Premier and the Minister of Sustenance, expressing hope that the matter will be resolved quickly. The letter is signed by Fred C. Sweeney, General Secretary of the Unemployed Ratepayers' Association.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.79a This document is a handwritten letter dated 26 June 1934 from Mr. Jas Peterson of 165 Victoria Street, Bendigo, addressed to Mr. T. Tilner. In the margin, there is a note indicating that it is another example of a Good Samaritan, with Peterson writing on behalf of Walter Legg. Peterson writes to recommend Mr. Walter Legg for a pair of boots being distributed to unemployed people. He explains that Legg lives at 117 Arnold Street, Bendigo, where he rents a room, and states that he has known him for approximately 38 years, dating back to their time working around the Bendigo mines. The letter describes Legg as being unable to work because he is suffering from miners' phthisis (a lung disease associated with mining). Peterson emphasises that Legg is a hardworking and respectable man whose difficult circumstances are not the result of any fault of his own. He notes that Legg had recently applied for assistance but, after attending the local asylum, was told he had little chance of receiving support because of his poor health. Peterson concludes by asking that, if possible, Mr. Tilner arrange for Legg to receive a pair of boots and send him a note at his address. The letter closes with a respectful signature from Peterson, reflecting a personal appeal on behalf of a long-time acquaintance in need.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following document: 8672.88a The document is a letter dated 30 October 1935 from the Town Clerk to Mr. A. E. Cook, M.L.A., State Parliament House, Melbourne. It explains that an exceptionally cold and wet winter caused demand for government-supplied firewood to rise well above normal. As a result, the available quota of wood distributed to unemployed people in Bendigo had already been exhausted, and no further supplies were expected to be available for several weeks. The Town Clerk states that the additional wood already distributed had been issued in good faith to deserving recipients who were in need. He asks Mr. Cook to make representations to the Sustenance Department so that authority can be granted for an additional supply of firewood. If the request is approved, the Town Clerk undertakes to coordinate with the local Forestry Offices to regulate future distributions more effectively and ensure that adequate supplies are available before the following winter. The letter concludes by acknowledging that maintaining supplies until more wood becomes available would require a significant reduction in current distributions. The Town Clerk therefore requests that, if possible, an extra allocation of firewood be authorised, stressing that such assistance would be greatly appreciated by the community. The letter is signed "Yours faithfully, Town Clerk."bendigo, michele matthews collection, 1930s depression, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.84a The document is a formal letter dated 20 August 1934, addressed to the President and Board of Management of the Benevolent Asylum in Bendigo. It was written by the Town Clerk on behalf of the Mayor's Unemployment Relief Fund Committee to express the Committee's appreciation for the Benevolent Asylum's assistance in administering unemployment relief. The Committee particularly commends the Superintendent, Mr. Betteridge, for his outstanding service as the Fund's Distributing Officer since the Fund was established and as Secretary of the Committee for the previous nine months. The letter states that his dedication was essential to the successful distribution of relief to unemployed people, emphasising that the Committee's efforts would not have been possible without his support. The letter also recognises Mr. Wishart, who had served as Assistant Secretary since the previous Christmas and had contributed valuable service over an extended period. The Committee records its gratitude for his commitment and acknowledges the important role he played in supporting its work. In addition, the Committee thanks Miss McIlroy, the Matron of the Benevolent Asylum, for her consistent cooperation and valued assistance throughout the relief effort. Her willingness to help is described as an important contribution to the Committee's activities. The letter concludes by congratulating the Benevolent Asylum on having a staff who were not only highly capable and efficient in carrying out their duties but who also showed genuine sympathy and compassion towards those suffering unemployment during the difficult economic conditions of the period. It closes with the Town Clerk's formal signature.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.43a The document is a letter dated 22 November 1932 from the Town Clerk to the Secretary of the Public Works Department in Melbourne. It confirms that the Council accepts the conditions of the Victorian Government's Christmas Relief Work Scheme, under which £1,500 had been allocated to the municipality to provide employment for registered unemployed people before Christmas. The Council explains that it will supplement the government grant with an additional £574 of its own funds. The proposed program is intended to employ approximately 200 workers, including labourers, painters, carpenters and concreters, on projects that are described as being of a permanent nature and outside the normal municipal works program. The letter emphasises that these projects will provide meaningful employment while also improving local infrastructure. The schedule of works includes a range of road construction and improvement projects. These include extending Hargreaves Street into Panton Street with a flood crossing and pipe culvert, constructing Murphy Street and repairing a large culvert, cutting down Comet Hill on Holmes Road to improve traffic visibility, constructing Hodgkinson Street, widening the intersection of Howard, Reginald and Harkness Streets, and removing stone outcrops and cutting back the embankment on Mackenzie Street. In addition to road works, the proposal includes municipal maintenance projects such as demolishing the old lock-up and sheds, screening material for top dressing and trimming paths in Rosalind Park, removing grass and vegetation from residential roads, and cleaning and repainting the exterior woodwork of the Town Hall. These works combined infrastructure improvements with general civic maintenance, allowing a wide variety of unemployed workers to be engaged. The accompanying budget allocates separate amounts for materials and labour for each project. The total expenditure is £500 for materials and £1,574 for labour, matching the Council's contribution and demonstrating that the majority of funding would be directed towards wages to maximise employment opportunities. The letter concludes with the Town Clerk's formal endorsement of the proposal.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934

original x 1non-fiction5 long term unemployed people are creating fire breaks and tracks through the sanctuary under a ministry grant1980s

Recession has meant thousands of public service positions have been axed. An estimated 3687 people in Nunawading are unemployed.Recession has meant thousands of public service positions have been axed. An estimated 3687 people in Nunawading are unemployed.unemployment, recession

An oral history: interviews with working and unemployed men and women across many industries. Includes interviews across rural and urban Australia. A companion book to Weevils in the Flour. Relevant to Australian workplace issues.Paper; book. Front cover: green background; colour picture of urban industrial area with smoking chimneys; yellow and white lettering.Front cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, oral history, workplace relations, unemployment, employment, interviews, rural people, urban people, weevils in the flour

Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionOpportunity for employers & unemployed young people / p1.Kew Festival and education / p1. Kew's Community Bus / p1. Chief Executive's Column [Influences on rates and charges for 1992/93]; City of Kew Streetscaping Committee / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's Comment / Cr Roger Streeton p3. Diary Dates for September/October [1992] / p4. Municipal Health Plan have your say? / p5. Volunteer wanted [Kew Cottges] / p5. Work at home as a family day care giver / p5. Nutrition information win prizes / p6. Holiday fun for children & teenagers / p7. What do women at mid-life want? / p7. Be wise with medicines month / p7. 12 month trials of multi-dwelling development code / p7. Pictures of Kew [Mrs June Stratford, Head of Carey Junior School; Octagonal shelter, Boroondara Cemetery; St Anthony's Home for Children 1922-76; The Hartwell Players] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionWhat's doing in Kew for September / p1. A to Z of Road Safety: Safety for the children / p1. APECS-PLAN Pedal for people bicycle rally / p1. Kew Historical Society: Schools / p2. That school holiday feeling! [poem] / p2. How many young unemployed / p2. Athletics [Kew-Camberwell District Amateur Athletic Club]/ p2. Youth Accommodation Services Programme / p2. After School activities / p2. Are you a busy woman? / p2. Parent support [Kew Pre-School Support Group] / p2. Council News [Elections - Max Sartori; Peter Wallinga; Jim McCue; Bill Cook; Walter Haldun; Bob Pritchard; Joe Omando] / p2. Rotoractors celebrate / p2. Kew Girl Guides / p2. F.A.C.S. [Family and Community Services Program] / p2. Helping the community /p2. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Relief during the great depression This item includes the following documents: 8672.52a The document is a Department of Labour Circular (37/33) dated 27 November 1933, issued by the Sustenance Branch in Melbourne. It is addressed to employing authorities and explains the principles and expectations of the "Work in Return for Sustenance" scheme. The circular argues that the scheme is intended to preserve the dignity of unemployed workers by allowing them to earn their sustenance through work rather than receiving charity. It states that this approach is less demoralising than direct relief and gives workers the opportunity to earn more than the standard sustenance rate through productive labour. The document notes that municipalities have strongly supported the scheme, describing their cooperation as essential to its operation. It also claims that unemployed workers themselves generally approve of the system, citing repeated requests for work from districts where no employment opportunities were available. A key justification for the programme is the need for a work test. The circular argues that some people receiving sustenance were unwilling to work, claiming that in certain districts up to 20% of recipients surrendered their relief cards once work began. It states that some individuals were prosecuted for fraud, using these cases to support stricter enforcement. The circular expresses concern that the success of the programme is being threatened by poor supervision and inadequate worker efficiency. It instructs employing authorities to expect a reasonable level of productivity, stating that, as a general guideline, workers should average 70% efficiency. It further argues that those unwilling to undertake work within their capabilities demonstrate that they are not genuinely in need of assistance. The document concludes by urging employers to address loafing and poor performance promptly, arguing that tolerating inefficiency is unfair to diligent workers and could undermine public support for the entire system. It also singles out travelling workers ("travellers"), stating that those who treat the work as a joke should have their traveller's cards confiscated and be dismissed from the programme.bendigo, michele matthews collection, letters seeking support in bendigo during the great depression 1932 to 1934