THEFT FROM RED CROSS

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 282, 23 August 1940, Page 3

THEFT FROM RED CROSS

The Red Cross transport service lias been loaned for purposes of training part of the lean-to al. the rear of the Town Hull, enclosed in the Town Hall yard. This lean-to has been wired for lighting by the electrieily department. During last weekend this place was entered ami the four rubber-bound flexes which hung from the ceiling were ent oil and stolen. The action lias been referred to by Sirs. V. Hole, commandant of the service, as contemptibly menu; a deliberate affront to those who are trying to do something to help Hie country iu its need, and to those who have assisted to that end. Mrs. Hole slated yesterday that the Re<| Cross Transport Service already had 50 trained members, and next month that number would be increased to 120. There wits also a waiting list of young women ready to take tip this work, which was now well organized under compete.nl mon who know their job. Not otiiv did these women learn to handle any type of ear. but they also qualified to drive lietivv vehicles, such as freight lorries and' buses. They were also given instruction by oxports in the mechanics ol ear. Mrs. Hole said that the members were very keen on their work.