HAWKE'S BAY PROJECT

Grey River Argus, 8 September 1939, Page 10

HAWKE'S BAY PROJECT

SOLDIERS' ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION. HASTINGS, September 7. Support for the establishment of a i Soldiers’ Assistance Association, or some such body, was given at a wellattended meeting of representatives of local bodies, at Hastings, yesterday It was decided t 0 approach the authorities, offering co-operatiqon in such , a project, and to this end a committee comprising representatives of all bodies, was set up. I Men, who enlist for national service will have their affairs safeguarded by such an organisation. This body will operate in collaboration with other bodies, which will include the War Relief Association and the Returned Soldiers’ Association. It was also decided to give any assistance immediately required by' men who were already engaged in national service. A thirj resolution passed stated: “This meeting of representatives of the Hastings Chambei' of Commerce and other bodies desires to express the assurance that, if and when, in the opinion of the Government, it becomes necessary to establish a national organisation to provide help for men who may be engaged in national service in regard to the management or conduct of farms, businesses, or affairs during their absence, those present, and those whom they represent pledge themselves to co-operate fully with the Government, and to do all in their power to further such an object.” A copy of the resolution is to be sent to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence.