UNEMPLOYMENT

Evening Star, Issue 21092, 3 May 1932, Page 10

UNEMPLOYMENT

PORT CHALMERS POSITION ACUTE

INADEQUATE ALLOCATIONS After its last fortnightly mooting the Port Chalmers Unemployment Committee forwarded the following telegram to the Rt. -Hon. J. G. Coates (Minister of Employment):— “ Allocations being granted to Port Chalmers totally inadequate to meet wages of men offering for relief work. Registered men number 302, and only £132 allocated for week’s wages. Increase in allocation imperative.” A similar telegram was sent to Mr A. E. Ansell, M.P., asking him to interview the Minister on the subject. Mr Coates acknowledged the telegram, replying that the matter of allocation was having attention, and any possible adjustment would be made. Mr Ansoil replied stating that he was pressing the claim for extra assistance, and the Minister had wired for additional information. ; This morning the following telegram was received from the Unemployment Commissioner: —“ Amended scale of relief rates and abolition of stand-down week not meantime applicable to your centre.” After receipt of that information Cr T. Anderson introduced a deputation from the local unemployed to the mayor (Mr J. Watson). The deputation consisted of six relief workers. Mr A. Campbell, a member of the local Unemployment Committee, and Cr J. Annan were also present. Mr W. Mead and Mr J. Duncan stated the position of the unemployed. The allocation for this week was inadequate, and an increased allocation sufficient to make up for the stand-down week until such time as the new scheme was made applicable to Port Chalmers was necessary. Mr Watson said he would make representations to Wellington, and also place tho men’s case before the next mooting of tho Unemployment Committee. Tho Mayor then despatched tho following telegram to Mr Ansell: — “Position of unemployed very acute at Port Chalmers. Increase of this week’s allocation absolutely essential. More men offering for work every day. Will you please interview Unemployment Board, also ascertain when new scheme will operate here?”

STAND-DOWN WEEK

Many complaints are being made concerning the fact that stand-down week has not yet been abolished, despite the statement made by Mr Coates regarding the Unemployment Board’s policy after May 1. The local Labour Department has received no instructions to alter the present system, and everybody in authority in Dunedin seems to be quite in the dark concerning the future.

LOCATION OF GROUPS

Working under Scheme No. 5, the following groups will report for duty to-morrow morning;— St. Kilda Borough Council.—l2.3o p.m., at Scott street yard, groups 108, 139. Otago Education 80ard.—12.30 p.m., at Ford’s byre, Pine Hill, groups 120, 140; 12.30 p.m., at Tainui School, the remainder of group 160. Ocean Beach Domain.—l2.3o p.m., at band rotunda, St. Kilda, group 156 and the remainder of group' 159. Otago Harbour 80ard.—12.30 p.m., at Leith Bridge, Harbour terrace, groups 131, 137 ; 12.30 p.m., at retaining wall, Wharf street, group 143. D.C.C. Reserves Department.—B a.m., at Opoho Football Ground, groups 155, 218, 403, 404, 502, 603, 509, 510, 511, 512; 8 a.m., at Ellis Park, Kaikorai (terminus of Rattray street car), group 152; 8 a.m., at Children’s Playground, Forbury corner, group 40. Taieri River Trust. —Group 216 will leave the Octagon at 7 a.m. and other places as arranged. Works Department.—Groups to commence 12.30 p.m., Wednesday:— 115, the following men from group 115, at Rennet’s farm, 32 Gamma street: —W. Baliautyue, F. E. W. Berry, D. Burns, E. J. Calder, G. Caskie, J. Coory. 116, the balance of group 115 at Giasson’s farm, end of Korthvicw crescent. 123, the following men of group 123, at Gardner street and Elgin road:—J. A. Maxwell, T. J. Page, J. A. Pemberton, J. W. Ileudot, A. Robertson, E. W. Ross, J. Russell, R. A. Salmon, W. S. SmailJ, S. R. Thorn, E. G. Tyree, J. Wilson. 129, South road, eight chains above Burnett street. 130, Bell’s farm, top of Potter’s road, off Norwood street. 132, Wharf street, at French street. 135, Soaview terrace, at Raveuswood road, 138, Jeffery street, at* Silverton street 142, Brinsdon’s farm, Dalziel street, at M'Milian’s Corner. 144, Brockbank’s farm, top ( end of Glenelg street. 145, Tainui road, at Dundonald street. » 148, Dickson’s farm. Tomahawk road, at bridge. 15S, Fox’s farm, Mornington road, above industrial School. 163, the following men of group 163, at Otago High School, Arthur street: — G. E. \V. Stamlring, L. C. Woottpn, C. Pink, W. Hodge, J. S. Vial, M. Mac Lean, A. E. Parsons, Win. Morris, J. H. DPPlicrson, L. A. Henderson, B. Parsons. 105, Maclcod’s farm, Taiori road, at Ashburu Hall. ’ 172, Welham’s farm, end of Ettrick street, off Brockvillc road. 173, Reid’s farm, Kaikorai Valley road, at Manchester street. 175, Wharf street, at French street.

capacity, between 1,400 and 1,500 persons being present. Music was supplied by the Kapai and Sports Orchestras, 'and the programme was broadcast by 4ZO with tho idea of providing music for a dance in aid of the unemployment funds at Mosgiel. Tho duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Messrs W. H. Riddell (Pioneers’ Hall) ami W. Hastio (Early Settlers’ Hall). The catering was carried out free of charge by Mrs MTntyre and Mr J. C. Kroon, assisted by a ladies’ committee. Tho entertainment was a distinct success in every way, and as a result of the effort it is estimated that approximately £IOO will be raised for the fund. The £IOO Dance Committee had all arrangements working smoothly, and in this respect tho thanks of tho committee are due to the mayoress (Mrs R. S. Black), and the lady bowlers of the city for their efforts in assisting the committee. Already several parties of prospectors have been equipped, and, as evidence ol the success with which at least one oi tho parties has met, a fine sample ol gold obtained by two inexperienced men was on exhibition in tho hall. (Unsuccess of the function was largely dm to the untiring efforts of the president (Mr W. Rowlands), the secretary (M. 11. F. Payton), and the members of tin committee.

HELP FOR PROSPECTORS

With the object of raising funds for tho purpose of assisting unemployed men who arc desirous of taking up prospecting for gold as a method of earning i livelihood, a dance was hold in the Early Settlers’ and Pioneers’ Halls last ,'voning. The three halls were filled to

NO PICKETING ALLOWED

[Special to tub ‘ Star.’] CHRISTCHURCH, May 3. That action has been and will taken to prevent picketing by worl i during the proceeding of workr strikes or disputes was announced tho head of tho police at Christchm (Superintendent Cummings) to a rep; ter last night. He stated,that poll had been sent from the city to Nc Brighton, whore a strike of roll workers is progressing. No action In been required, as those men who did ngo to work went to their homes ague However, the superintendent' addepicketing in Christchurch during tb or any future dispute would not be pc: united, and would bo met by actioby the police.

iAYSR’S RELIEF FUND

The sum of £o, received from “ lias been added to the mayor’s relief fund.