UNEMPLOYMENT

Evening Star, Issue 21090, 30 April 1932, Page 17

UNEMPLOYMENT

RELIEF OF DISTRESS DONATIONS TO MAYOR'S DEPOT The citizens arc still rallying generously in support of the mayor’s relief depot, ami valuable work is being done in the way of distributing tho necessities of lii'o to distressed families. The following donations aro gratefully acknowledged:—Macandrew Bay" School (per Peninsula Motors), one package; Mr M. Donald (from tho store of R. M/Cormick, South Dunedin, per Mr Sanderson), six packages; Opoho residents (from tho store of Mr Nevis, per Reilly’s), 28 packages; South Dunedin residents (per Wolfenden and Russell), 32 packages; Mrs T. Somerville, Anderson’s Bay (per M. Camphell), one box fruit; Anderson’s Bay residents (per M. Campbell), 24 packages; Ravensbouro Rugby Football Club, the sum of £5 5s for special cases; “ Unknown ” (per Mrs Purdie), £1; J. O. Rigby, Gardens, scones, etc.; Mrs Wakoliu, Hanover street, bread; Cavershain residents (from the stores of Harbrow, Martin, and Grubb, per I). Fraser), 28 packages; from tho store of M'Farlane and Co., George street —rico and butter, Mrs Turnbull, Opoho; eight packages butter, “ Anonymous ” ; butter and tea, Mrs J, Wallace, Castle street; butter, Mrs J. Dick, Park street; butter, Mrs G. Gray, George street; oatmeal and tea, “Anonymous”; Mornington residents (per F. M. Shirley), bread and 25 packages; Wood, baker, Cumberland street, rolls, scones, etc.; Harraway and Sons Ltd., one 2001 b bag flour; “Friend” (per Reilly’s), 10 bags carrots, three sacks swedes; Roslyn residents (per Laurenson and Son), 16 packages; Anderson’s Bay residents (per Pringle and Son), 24 packages; West Harbour residents and school children (per Mr Paterson), 50 packages; Roslyn residents (per Armit and Co., Bishopscourt), 26 packages; North Dunedin residents (per Young and Anderson), 11 packages; Mrs Lambeth, Roslyn (per Mr Graham), two cases jam; Carroll street (per H. H. Croft), 12 packages.

CENTRAL MISSION DEPOT

The following donations to the Central Mission relief depot are gratefully acknowledged:—Barton’s, meat (weekly donation); A 1 Butchery, meat; Bolting Bros., meat; Chiver’s, meat; South Dunedin Butchery, meat; Smith’s, South Dunedin, meat; C. S. Robertson, meat; Sherriff, meat; Barton’s employees, meat; “A Friend,” meat; “A Friend,” meat; Garfield avenue (c/o Fraser and Sou), bread; Duckworth’s, scones and buns; Chiver’s, meat; Glendermid’s, leather; Butler Ltd., leather; Mornington Methodist Church, groceries; “A Friend,” jam and pickles; E. Jolly, bread; Mr Couston, axe; The Josephine, cakes; Laurenson’s Ltd., bread; Brown’s, bread; Mr Corbett, goods; Mr S. Smith, bread; Fraser’s, Kaikorai Valley, bread; the staff of Dawsons Ltd., ono bag sugar (weekly donation); Harraway’s Ltd., one bag flour, one bag oatmeal; Stewart’s Ltd., fish; Mrs Ridley, goods for camp; Laurenson’s, bread; Tong, Lee, and Co., vegetables (two donations); Donaldson’s, cakes; Ritchie’s, box of figs; Nelson and Beveridge, goods; W. Smith and Co., groceries; Nestle and Co., condensed milk; Murray, Roberts, three bags chaff; John Chambers and Son, saw and spindle; A. Thompson and Sons, fly for tent.

UNEMPLOYED WOMEN

The Women’s Unemployment Committee held its weekly meeting last Wednesday at the Town Hall, the mayoress (Mrs R. S. Black) presiding over a good attendance. A report of the registrations to date showed that the number had now reached 500, and of these over 200 had been placed in positions. Detailed plans were made for work in the immediate future. It was reported that a suitable room bad been secured for tho purpose of holding dressmaking and cooking classes which would he commenced as soon as alterations had been completed and suitable equipment procured. At the close of the meeting the members visited the new room, to inspect the alterations in progress.

WORKERS' MOVEMENT

The weekly meeting of the Dunedin branch of the Unemployed Workers’ Movement was held on Thursday before a very large attendance. Mr George Geddes occupied the chair Correspondence wa s read from the general secretary U.W.M., Wellington, Mr G. A. Lewdn (town clerk), Mr Osborne Stevens, and the secretary of the U.W.M., Oaraaru.

The secretary (Mr F. O’Rorke) and the president (Mr Geddes) were elected by ballot as delegates on the National Council.

Reports of a deputation which waited on the City Council and of the Unemployment Committee were received. Three life trustees were appointed on behalf of the movement—namely, Messrs S. Ikiu, E. W. Braithwaite, and the secretary (Mr F. O’Rorke). It was agreed to celebrate May Day by holding a mass meeting at the Oval on Sunday afternoon. The following resolution was carried: —“ That this meeting records its protest against the' new No. 5 scheme brought down by the Government, and that it looks upon the scheme as a further attempt to enslave the workers of New Zealand.”

A further resolution was carried, pledging support to the employed workers in any action they may take in their efforts to resist a further reduction in wages.

DANCE TO-NIGHT

Amongst the many attractions at the unemployment dance, arranged by permission of the Palais Dansaut in the main Town Hall to-night, will be the first section of the fox-trot competition for the championship of Otago. Miss Helen Abraham and Mr Kevin Hun, principals of the Phyllis Ratos School of Dancing, will he the judges. Other attractions will be lucky spot dances and novel lighting effects. These should make the entertainment particularly enjoyable, while the continuous music from the two bands— Savonia and Arthur Erost’s—should keep the whole atmosphere cheerful and animated. The dance promises to be one of the brightest events of the year. The admission price is one shilling, plus sixpence for supper.

MEN'S REST ROOM

An interesting lecture was given at the Moray Place Rest Room on Friday by Mr Lloyd Ross to a fairly large audience. Mr Ross will continue the series next Friday. ‘ On Wednesday next Mr MacG. Walmsley will lecture on his travels. Unemployed men are invited to come and fill their leisure hours profitably by using the facilities that the room provides. The Rev. Albert Mead expresses thanks for monetary gifts. The activities of the work are increasing, and the room is constantly used by a large number of men, RELIEF FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS COMMITTEE TO CONFER WITH LOCAL ORGANISATIONS [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, April 30. In connection with the organisation of relief for unemployed women and girls, the Unemployment Board has appointed a committee to confer with local organisations in various parts of the dominion. The committee will be charged with the duty of co-ordinating the relief measures now in operation, and suggesting to the board any improvements in them. The members of the committee are Mrs Marshall Macdonald (Dunedin), Miss B. E. Carnachan (Auckland), Mrs C. K. Wilson (Piopio, a prominent member of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union). Mr H. D. Thomson, Undersecretary of the Immigrant Department, is chairman of tho committee. The lady members of the committee left here for the south last evening. They will proceed to Invercargill, and will work their way north, meeting members of tho women’s relief bodies and discussing with them proposals for assisting unemployed women and girls in each locality.

TEN-ACRE SCHEME

IN OPERATION, NORTH AUCKLAND [Special to the ‘ Stab.’] AUCKLAND, April 30. The ten-acre scheme as advocated by the Hon J. G. Coates during his election campaign for the settlement of unemployed men and families on the land has been put into operation at Ararua, near Matakohe, North Auckland, where four families have taken up residence. Each man has been given ten acres by local farmers, with the right to Occupy it rent free for five years. The occupier may then purchase it, plus further areas, should he wish to extend his holding. Each man receives, in addition, the gift of a cow from the farmer and a free cottage and £1 a week sustenance from the Unemployment Board. At the same time as ho works his ten acres the occupier may accept employment in the district at wages. There is a waiting list of 300 applicants for a number of cottages being built by the Public Works Department on other holdings.

SCHEME NO. 5

' Groups will report for work on Monday as under:— St. Kilda Borough Council. —7.45 a.in., at Scott street yard, groups 208, 157, 288, 323, 377. Otago Education Board. —8 a.m., at Ford’s Byre, Pino Hill, groups 116, 151, 153, 44, 53. 8 a.m., at various schools as instructed, group 150. 8 a.m., at Tainui School. The following men of group 160:—Andrews, Austen, Carney, Collett, Ireland, Keen, Mac Kay. Ocean Beach Domain.—B a.m., at hand rotunda, St. Kilda, group 147 and the following men of group 159: —Ball, Barlow, Baxter, Christie, De Courcey. Otago Harbour Board.—B "a.m., at Leith bridge, Harbour terrace, groups 101, 102. 8 a.m., at retaining wall, Wharf street, group 126. D.C.C. Tramways Department. 8 a.m., at tramways yard, Anderson’s Bay road, group 28.

Reserves Department.—B a.m., at Opoho Football Ground, groups 506, 507, 508. 8 a.m., at Ellis Park, Kaikorai, terminus of Rattray street car, group 43. 8 a.m., at children’s playground, Forbury Corner, group 38. Works Department—Groups to commence 8 a.m., : 2, Sligo terrace, at Erin street. 4, Wharf street, at French street. 27, Cavell street, at Lochend street. 42, Queen’s drive, at Russell street. 59, Ravenswood road, at Earl’s road. 60, Tainni road, at Dundonald street. 103, Bell’s farm, top of Potter’s road, off Norwood street. 104, South road, eight chains, above Burnett street. 106, Dickson’s farm, Tomahawk road, at bridge. 107, Macleod’s farm, Taierl road, at Ashljurn Hall. 110, Corstorphine road, at Concord road. 111, Sonntag’s farm, Brockville road. 112, Seaview terrace, at Ravenswood, road. 123—The following men from group 123 at Gardner street and Elgin road: —T. B. Barrie, S. C. Chapman, H. Cranefiekl, J. Crawford, W. Dickson, J. Donaldson, P. Folwell, T. Johnson, T. R. Joyce, A. M. Kennedy, A. King, A. Lyons. 124, Brinsdon’s farm, Dalziel street, at M'Millan’s corner. 133, Malvern street, at paper mill, 134—The following men of group 134 at Reid’s farm, Kaikorai'Valler road, at Manchester street: —H. Cameron, S. V. Goughian, E. A, Donaldson, G. Illingworth, W. T. Jackson, A. Kiddell, L. S. Lloyd, D. M'Arthur, C. M'Cartuey, W. M'Kay, I. H. M'Millan. 134—The balance of group 134 at j Glasson’s farm, end of Northview' crescent.

136—Tlx© following men of group 136 at Fox’s farm, Mornington road, above Industrial School:—W. Baillie, W. F, Brown, G. H. Craig, W. Geodes, R. Grigg, A. C. Hall, M. H. Hill, A. E. Jenkins, J. Kennedy, J. L. King. 136 —The balance of group 136 at Keenan’s farm, Kaikorai Valley road, at Barr street. 141, Kaikorai Valley road, at Fraser’s road. 146, Norwood street, one mile above tram terminus. 161, Jeffery street, at Silverton ’ street. 163—The following men of group 163 at Otago High School, Arthur street: — C. James, J. Nelson, R. A. Sanders, E. Smith, E. M. Pickering, G. B. Coutts, A. Willis, J. Gallagher, A. Douglas, S. A. Cooper, D. L. Leathley. 164, Vernon’s farm, half-mile above Sonutag’s, at water trough. 167, Bennet’s farm, 32 Gamma street, Roslyn. 168, Bennet’s farm, Gamma street, Roslyn. 170, Welham’s farm, end of Ettrick street, off Brockville road. 171, Brockbank’s farm, top end of Glenelg street. 203, North road, at Cleghorn street. 205, Stedman’s farm, Wakari road, the following men from group 205: F. 11. G. Clark, C. H. Lowe, D. A. M'Lean, P. Morrison, A. T. Steven, J. Jackson. 205, the balance of group 205 at Thomson’s farm, Leith Valley road, at bridge, ten chains above Leith Valley School. 206, Mannering street, at Belfort street, Vauxhall. 207, Bain’s farm, Taieri road, at Ashburn Hall. 209—The following men from group 209 at Paterson’s farm, Blackhead road:—jV* Eckhold, J, H. Finuerty,

W. Fletcher, M. Forrester, H. Freeman, W. Garden, S. T. D. Gaudin, T. M. Gillespie. 209 -The balance of group 209 at Sim’s farm, half-mile S.W. from St. Clair Golf Club. 212—The following men from group 212 at Kearney’s farm, Malvern street, half-mile above Patinos avenueC. E. Armishaw, A. Barnes, H. B. Bills, D.: Carnahan, R. A. Dawson, G. Driver, S. Dunsmuir. 212. the balance of group 212 at Woodhaugh street, at quarry. 214, Pinehill road, at Gladstone road; 215, Hellyer’s farm, Norwood street,; one mile above tram terminus. 219, Marshall’s farm, Corstorphine road, at Concord road. 220, Dalziel street, at M'Millan’s corner, Taieri County. ’ 223, Pitt street, at Queen street. 276, Gardner street, at Elgin road.284, North road, at Cleghoru street.287, Reid’s farm,, Kaikorai Valley road, at Manchester street. 294, Anderson’s Bay road, at Cumberland street. 321, Jeffery street, at Silvertoa' street. 325, Gardner street, at Elgin road. 326, Kaikorai Valley road, at Fraser’s road. 329, North road, at Clegltorn street,; 336, Anderson’s Bay road, at Cumberland street. 355 Woodhaugh street, at quarry. 370, Pitt street, at Queen street. 376, Reid’s farm, Kaikorai Valley road, at Manchester street. 524, Rodger’s farm, Kaikorai Valley road. 533, Wharf street, at French street* 544, Wharf street, at French street,-