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Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 128, 23 February 1939, Page 11

An objection to the annual Poppy Day collection, on the ground that it was a mere palliative in the relief of returned soldiers and their families, who needed a revision of the war pensions legislation, was expressed to the Auckland City Council in a letter from the Disabled Soldiers’ Welfare Association. which asked for an opportunity of stating its views. On the recommendation of iis finance committee, the council deeide'il to reply that tlie ni.trier was national and action by the conm-il should not be expected. It was also resolved that when a permit was soiiglu for a Poppy Day street collection Hie matter be referred to the public safety committee.