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NOTE TO EDITORS--NEW BOOK TO BE LAUNCHED
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A new book, Poverty, Poor Houses and Private Philanthropy, will
be officially launched at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Red
Chamber, Province House. The book outlines the Nova Scotia Poor
Law administration and formed the basis for the province's
approach to social assistance since 1749.

The book, a project of the Senior Citizens Secretariat, will be
presented to Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister Jim Smith.

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Contact: Brian Vandervaart  902-424-6322

trp                Oct. 01, 1996 - 12:55 p.m.