MAKOGAI LEPERS.
APPEAL FOR AMUSEMENTS. On his return from the Maiogai leper station Sir Maui Pomare appealed through the Press for contributions for the purpose of erecting an entertainment hall for the patients and a rest-home -for the Sister's. Funds nearly'sufficient foV this latter object are already-'in hand, and moneys are now sought 'for the entertainment hall in which to give ; cinema shows with the up-to-date machine provided out of voluntary sub; scriptions from the New Zealand" public. The Fijian Government has a'number of other urgent responsibilities -in connection with the station, snclv as roadmg, electric lighting, radio,. freezing plant, etc., • for the island .'of. T -Makogai and the above deserving objects are regarded as matters for private rather than Government action. Auckland contributions will be received; .by the Minister for Cook and other" Islands, Wellington. It should be remembered that New Zealand has a direct responsibility in this matter- as the few unfortunate sufferers in. this'country from' this dreadful disease were removed to Makogai some months ago.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 152, 29 June 1926, Page 10
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