UNEMPLOYMENT

Evening Star, Issue 21465, 17 July 1933, Page 12

UNEMPLOYMENT

SCHEME NO. S Works Department. —Groups to commence at 8 a.m. to-morrow:— 205—The balance of group 205, at Leith Valley road, f-milo above Patinos avenue (meet at Paper Mills). 211—Elgin road, at Bernard street. 215—The following men of group 215 at Opoho road, at Hatfield street: G. H. Burges, A. M. Coster, R. G. Fraser, J. E. Low, C. H. Lowe. 215 The balance of group 215, at Signal Hill road, 1* miles above tram terminus (meet M‘Gregor street, 8 a.m.). • 216 Woodiiaugh street, at quarry. 218— Water of Leith-, at Dundas street. 219 Fitzroy street, at Macandrew road. 221—Preston crescent, at Harcourt street. 224—Portobollo road, at bridge. 226 Somerville street, at Abbotsford road. 227 Opoho road, at Hatfield street. 5-44—Water of Leith, between Leith street and Union street. 544a—Water of Leith, between Leith street and Union street. D.C.C. Reserves Department.— Groups will report for work at 8 a.m. to-morrow as under:— 369—At Mornington Football Ground. 229—At Rest Home, Roslyn. SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN'S GIFT On the suggestion of Mr A. H. Reed (superintendent of the Mornington Methodist Sunday School), the scholars and teachers of that institution took up an offering for the mayor’s relief fund. This was presented to the secretary by eight scholars, two from each department, at yesterday’s morning service and was handed on to the minister, who dedicated the offering to the relief of distress. ’ The sum amounted to £6 9s 6d. "

CAMP APPEALS The mayor’s central relief depot in Hannah’s Buildings, George street, has had several applications for reading matter for camps. On behalf of the men at the Conical Hills forestry camp a letter lias been received stating that books, magazines, papers, etc., help greatly to pass the long hours at night. The camp_ has just opened, , and at present there is no literature there. A writer in camp at Naseby has written to the mayor as follows: —“I have to thank you for the kind and prompt manner in which you acceded to my request. The gifts of magazines and playing cards were very welcome, and enable us to spend, quite enjoyable .evenings. Also the _ ‘ Evening Star,’ which arrives daily, is a great boon. QUEEN CARNIVAL Various queen carnival committees aro making arrangements to take over the amusement park on certain nights, and it is anticipated that before long this attractive feature of the campaign will be in _ full swing every night. In the meantime the Services _ Queen has charge on Thursday and Friday nights. The Service Queen Executive has arranged for a series of popular dances to be held in the Town Hall, the first of these to take place to-morrow. The admission of Is should place the dances within the reach of everybody. WDRKERS' MOVEMENT The executive of the Unemployed Workers’ Movement met last night in the Bijou Hall to review the present strike situation in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay. The secretary was instructed to forward the following resolution (which was carried unanimously) to the Minister of Employment:—" On behalf of the unemployed in Dunedin we emphatically protest against the action of the Unemployment Board in asking the Hawke’s Bay relief workers to carry out necessary work at relief rates of pay. We further pledge our support to our fellow workers in Hawke’s Bay who are struggling against worsened conditions which the authorities are imposing, such as the imposition of the 50 per cent, sustenance, which we recognise as a tactic to force married men into camp.” In consideration of the above the U.W.M. is calling a mass meeting in the Bijou Hall tomorrow evening.

ANTI-GAMP COUNCIL A meeting under the auspices of the Anti-camp Council was held in the Bijou Halt last night. Mr W. D. Irving presided over a good attendance. Correspondence was read from Wellington and Hastings in regard to the position of the strike. The Secretary intimated that lie had booked the Concert Chamber for Tuesday, August 1, for a public meeting of protest against camps. It was agreed to ask the mayor to preside, and the following speakers were selected:—Messrs F. Jones, M.P., Cr M. Silverstonc, Messrs J. Gilchrist, M. O’Rorke, C. M'Arthur, and Mr Reeves to address the meeting. A resolution that the council meet on Thursday evening, at 7, instead of Mondays was carried. Various speakers addressed the meeting on the present strike position in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay. SMAiL SUPPORT FOR STRIKE [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, July 16. Statements made at a meeting of relief work strikers at . Hastings on Friday are challenged by the _ headquarters of the National Union of Unemployed in Wellington. Mr S. F. Vella, secretary, and Mr D. M'Laughlin, treasurer of the National Union, say that the official figures show small support for the strike. They state that two delegates from Hawke’s Bay refused an invitation to inspect all the National Union correspondence relating to the strike. It is alleged that one delegate demanded immediate national action, threatening to go through New Zealand and “ smash the National Union of Unemployed ” if action were not forthcoming.” Messrs Vella and M'Laughhn state that the National Union will not be a party to misleading statements regarding the extent of the strike. Telegrams giving a false impression of the activity in other centres had reached Wellington, and this method'of arrang- , ing action was discouraged by the National Union. I

ST. HILDA NO. 5 DISTRICT The mayor’s relief depot (St. Kilda) advises all the unemployed of St. Kilda that cheap mutton will be available, commencing on Monday next. Supplies will be issued on Monday and Thursday of each week. Cards will be issued at the depot to-morrow afternoon from 4 to 5.30. Every applicant must be prepared to state the quantity in pounds required each day that supplies are issued, to allow each butcher to gauge their requirements. CONCERT AT ST. KILDA Brandon’s Intercolonial Vaudeville Troupe attracted an overflowing audience to the St.,- Kilda Coronation Hall last evening, when a highly delightful entertainment was presented in aid of the St. Kilda Unemployed Association’s “.firing fund.” Mr Syd, Foster sang ‘ Come to the Fair ’ and ‘ Because.’ Billy Eclair gave a characterisation dance and had to appear again. Miss E. Hawley delighted the audience with her rendering of ‘ Sally ’ and, in response to an encore, * Home.’ She appeared later, and her offering, ‘ The Love Ship,’ was so well received that she had to respond with ‘ E Pari Ra.’ Mr Lawrence was applauded for his tivo_ banjo solos. “ Joey V, gave an exhibition of onewheel trick cycling, while Bert Nelson, “The Wandering Musician,” amused the • audience with _Ms songs and humorous sallies. His playing on the Swannee whistle was also well received. The “Cuckoos,” ,featuring Shirjey and' Gigg,' patterologists, in their comedy revuette, ‘ The Applicant,’ caused considerable merriment. Miss Ethel Matheson was the accomnanist. Mr P. Hodgson, president of, the St. Kilda Unemployed Association, thanked the company for .'its splendid- entertainment, and announced that Miss Daphne Murdoch was presenting a programme on Wednesday next in aid of the swimming carnival queen. The concert next Sunday evening would be specially arranged , by Mr Alfred Walmsfey.

NO. 3 DISTRICT It has been found necessary to increase the staff of the No. 3 Depot in Dowling street, as, in addition to the fuel and clothing distribution, the meat distribution scheme wilj be put. into operation this week.,.lt will be commenced to-morrow, when the depot will be open as usual. Grocery sup-, plies for those in need, but outside the No. 5 scheme, will also be available through a coupon or order system. Full details _ will be supplied by the investigating officer at the depot, who will control the scheme as it applies to the No. 3 district. The committee acknowledges a consignment .of meal (961 b in 21b packets) from Fleming and Co. (Gore), through Mr J. Farquharson, and also' the following donations: —“Sympathiser.” £l, Mrs Duke 10s, Mrs J. H. Walker 10s, Miss Howe 6s.