depression

=﻿The Dalgety Chambers= Geelong Advertiser Souvenir Edition (1990), "1892". || ||
 * When the depression hit, the Geelong bureau and Unemployed Relief Committee was established. The Dalgety Chambers was located on Dalgety Corner, Malop Street and was the relief office which assisted with finding employment for the men registered and gave out food, money and fuel to those who were in need. The Mayor wanted to create a village settlement scheme, in which he had great hope in. For this scheme to work, it needed to be heavily aided by the Australian Government. Men were still urged to find work even though assistance had evolved, and were encouraged to save for when a prosperous time came around.