HOSTEL FOR WARDS OF THE STATE.—The new hostel for 15 to 20 warde of the State—from orphanages and other institutions—was opened at Mt. Albert on Saturday by the Minister of Education. The lads, who will be specially selected, are to be given the advantages of a secondary education. Back row: The Rev. P. S. Smallneld, Sir George Fowlds, Mr. Jeffreys (Minister's secretary), Mr. H. Jenkins (M.P. for Parnell), Mr. G. C. Munns (M.P. for Roskill), Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M. Front row: Mr. L. E. Rhodes (Mayor of Mount Albert), Mr. V. T. Drew (general secretary of the Y.M.C.A., which has charge of the hostel), Mrs. Robson (the matron), Mr. C. J. Tunks, the Hon. H. Atmore (Minister of j Education), Mrs. Munns, and Mr. Alex. Mill.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 35, 11 February 1929, Page 10

HOSTEL FOR WARDS OF THE STATE.—The new hostel for 15 to 20 warde of the State—from orphanages and other institutions—was opened at Mt. Albert on Saturday by the Minister of Education. The lads, who will be specially selected, are to be given the advantages of a secondary education. Back row: The Rev. P. S. Smallneld, Sir George Fowlds, Mr. Jeffreys (Minister's secretary), Mr. H. Jenkins (M.P. for Parnell), Mr. G. C. Munns (M.P. for Roskill), Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M. Front row: Mr. L. E. Rhodes (Mayor of Mount Albert), Mr. V. T. Drew (general secretary of the Y.M.C.A., which has charge of the hostel), Mrs. Robson (the matron), Mr. C. J. Tunks, the Hon. H. Atmore (Minister of j Education), Mrs. Munns, and Mr. Alex. Mill.