In the Shadow of the Slums. . . A Civic Responsibility - Wellington's Disgrace

Published by The Wellington Housing & Accomodation Committee [1943], Wellington, 1943

About this Item

Previous owner's signature. Lacking the dust-jacket.; [8] pages (including covers). Compliments slip loosely included. Illustrated. Page dimensions: 212 x 138mm. 1943 pamphlet on housing shortage in Wellington, New Zealand. Pamphlet notes a housing shortage of 10,000 units in Wellington. "Before the war three, four, five and more citizens and childred were living in one room and two rooms, in most frightful conditions. War industry has added many thousands to this already overcrowded city." "NO CHANCE OF A HOME". "The temporary units proposed are cozy, attractive one and two-bedroom units, with living room, kitcheneete and bathroom equipped with all necessary facilities [. . .] A basic rental of £1 per week will allow for interest, liberal allowances for maintenances, and return the capital in 7½ to 8 years." "Citizens' Desperate Plight. City Devoid of Private Baths. Hundreds of homes are without baths. In many rooming houses 26-30 people are served by one bathroom.". Seller Inventory # 20359

Bibliographic Details

Title: In the Shadow of the Slums. . . A Civic ...

Publisher: The Wellington Housing & Accomodation Committee [1943], Wellington

Publication Date: 1943

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition.