UNEMPLOYED RELIEF

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 62, 6 December 1929, Page 13

UNEMPLOYED RELIEF

RED CROSS ACTIVITIES

The Red Cross Unemployment Relief Committee met on Tuesday last, the Rev. R. Inglis presiding. Reports were received concerning several cases which had been investigated. It was stated that action was being taken in regard to helping the family of an ex-imperial soldier suffering from tuberculosis. This man, who had been a prisoner of war, had recently broken down in health, and the family was having a very difficult time. Assistance was given in regard to clothes for the wife and younger members. The man’s name had been added to the list of those to be visited in hospital by Red Cross representatives. and would henceforth receive a weekly issue of cigarettes, tobacco, etc. Representations had been made to a church body regarding the case, and help was forthcoming from that quarter. The committee was collecting medical evidence of the man’s case, which would be submitted to the Imperial pensions, authorities, in the hope that a pension might be granted him. Application was made on behalf of a case in difficulties at Lower Hutt, and found to be urgently in need of aid. Assistance was given in the form of' clothing and foodstuffs. Men Seeking Light Work. Several ex-service men, broken down in health and with families dependent upon them, had approached the committee for assistance in obtaining employment. On investigating the cases it was found that boots and clothing were also needed for members of the families. The latter had been supplied, and letters given the men to various firms in the hope of their being placed. During the week the office had been communicated with by private people qffering temporary work of a light nature. Men had been immediately dispatched to fill the vacancies. Two women seeking employment, washing and clothing, had applied to the committee for help. Particulars of their cases were taken, and the secretary undertook to get in touch with them should suitable work be offering. Two ex-imperial Army men, who had seen considerable service, made application for assistance. They had been in employment, but owing to advancing years had suffered retrenchment. Both of them bore excellent records, and were steady, reliable, and industrious. They asked that efforts be made to find suitable homes for them, where they might be occupied at a small remuneration. The committee felt that anybody employing such men would be amply rewarded by a faithful return of service.

A married man, with one arm, a painter by trade, is seeking work, either at his own trade or other work of a light nature. Though physically handicapped, he is capable of giving good service. Twenty new cases are being dealt with by the committee. Most of these arc physically handicapped, and require light employment. The committee would be grateful if those having light work to offer would communicate with the secretary, telephone 22 —574.