The total number of new immigrants into Palestine in 1933 who were absorbed in labor was 15,000. Industry received 4,000 new workers; construction 4,000; Jewish agriculture 2,000-2,500. The remaining were engaged in clerical employment, transportation, domestic service, etc.
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