FURLOUGH AND LEAVE

Grey River Argus, 23 January 1943, Page 4

FURLOUGH AND LEAVE

N.Z. MILITARY FORCES

Changes Announced

[Per Press Association] PA. WELLINGTON, Jan. 22. Several important changes in the amount of furlough and special leave that may be granted to members of the military forces on full time service in the Dominion were announced bv the Minister of Defence (Hon. F. Jones) to-night. Mr Jones said, that the provisions had been made as generous as possible, consistent with the present military situation and with training requirements.

The principal changes provide an extension of the basis on which compassionate leave is allowed in the event of the death or serious illness of a fember of a soldier’s family; longer furlough for members of the temporary staff, and a much wider application of the granting: of free travel warrants to personnel proceeding on leave. , , In addition to ordinary week-ena leave, Saturday, Sunday and evening leave’ will be granted as generously as possible. . Members of the Territorial Foice mav be granted seven days’ furlough, plus half of the travelling: time between their camp and home, .or eve’ry two months’ service, but this mav be cancelled through the soldier being absent without leave for five days,’whether 1 consecutive or not; or reduced if for lessi than five days. Men, such as farmers, doing limited services, will not be entitled to furlough, unless their period of service exceeds twelve weeks. If under twelve weeks, the leave at the end of service will be at the rate of three days for each complete period of tour weeks. „ rr Furlough for the temporary stall is based- on each period of twelve months from November 1, 1942. Those living in camp receive twenty-eight days’ furlough, including travelling time, with not more than three free travelling warrants to and from home. Furlough may be granted in one or more periods, at the discretion of the commanding officer, but may not accumulate from one period until anfor members of the Army Nursing ’ Sei-vice and' the Women’s Army Auxiliary Service will be on the same conditions, except that the period is eighteen days excluding Sundays and statutory holidays Compassionate leave with lull pay and a free travelling warrant, will be granted for the following reasons:— Death or serious illness of mother, father, wife or child, fourteen days; death or serious illness of sister or brother, seven days. Fourteen days leave, plus travelling time, may be granted to a member of the service whose wife has been, or is about to he confined. In certain cases, an extension not exceeding fourteen days may be granted, but unallotted pay ceases during the extension. This leave provision’ may apply to a man who is under order to proceed to 1 camp. Examination leave is provided to enable a man to sit for a University or .other recognised examination. . this will be for the period of the examination and, in addition, a fortnght immediately prior to the examination mav. be allowed for preparation foi the examination. Soecial leave arrangements will be made from time to time for members of the N.Z.E.F. reinforcement drafts.

The Grey River dredge return for the period ended January 20 in 1741 hours was 530 ounces from 101,0.0 J cubic yards.

Ladies’ soft Felt Slippers. Any size anv colour. Exceptional value, 5/t» per pair. Post free.—H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

Thieves opened the safe of the Paeroa Hotel one night last week and stole £72 and hotel papers. Keys which had been placed in a drawer in the office were used to open the safe. The money consisted of notes and silver and one cheque. It is thought that the hotel papers have been taken in the dark as they arc of no value to any person except the licensee

Outsize Frocks designed to slender are showing in a big variety of styles and colouring at White’s Corner. Your Fashion Centre. —Advt.

After a lapse, the Nelson Jockey Club, it is undestood, has decided to hold a meeting this season. It had been suggested that, as the club had not used its allocation in previous season, it might this time race at Westport in conjunction with that club, but the upshot is the reported decision, of the club to hold a meeting.

Commencing on January 01, a Sunday rail-car service is to run on the Westport line for a trial period of three months. The first trip will be from Westport to Greymoutn, leaving Westport at 8 atm., arriving al Greymouth at 11 a.m., leaving on the return at 3.30 p.m. to reach Westport at 6.30. On alternate Sundays the car wil Heave from Greymoutn in the morning, observing the same timetable.

Have you tried the new Tobacco — “Invincible”? Carefull.v blended to suit the palates of cigarettes and pipe smokers. It is a product if New Zealand and is procurable from all Tobacconists and Stores. —Advt.

A survey of all women in the West Coast district who are reg.stered tor work of national importance will be commenced on Monday, it was learned at the Greymouth Manpower Oilice yesterday. Those considered suitable, will be directed into employment in factories connected with the production of munitions and army equipment, in one of the main centres. Good wages are ottering for the work and hostel accommodation will be found for girls unable to make private arrangements. Volunteers will also be accepted.

Three loose boxes were gutted and a fourth slightly damaged when a fire broke out at Victoria Park yesterday afternoon. The alarm was given at about 3.35 p.m., and though the brigade was soon on the scene, the fire, which was on the end of the stables nearest to the Railway Workshops, had then a strong hold. Water was obtained from the lagoon, and it was necessary to run out 1050 feet of hose. The fire was very soon under control. There were no horses in the boxes at the time of the fire. The extent of the damage to the boxes, which were insured in the Phoenix Insurance Company, was probably about £75. The cause of the fire is not definitely known, but it is thought that children playing in the vicnity been responsible,

New Year Resolutions: Study your health and happiness. This can be made easy by sending your laundry to a professional laundry. Try our thrifty service! You will be surprised at the value. 181 b. dry weight for 5/- all flat work returned ironed. Weigh 181 b. of clothes yourself and see the large quantity of linen it represents. A thrifty wash will do an average family two weeks which works' out at 2/6 per week. Why bother lighting the copper. Phone 136 and Westland Laundry will do the rest.—Advt. . .

Mrs Williams (President) presided over the monthly meeting of the Brunner Women’s Institute held in the Taylorville Pavilion. A motion of condolence was passed with one of the members who had recently suffered a bereavement. Remits for the forthcoming Federation meeting to be held in Greymouth were discussed. It was decided to have a bring and buy at the next meeting. Several letters were read from overseas v\ omen’s Institutes. It was decided to purchase six large-size fruit cakes to include in the soldiers parcels next month. Members were reminded to have nominations for President and Committee ready for the February meeting. Competitions resulted: Jar' of flowers, Mrs Martin 1, Mrs Gutberlet and Mrs Todd, equal, 2 Plate x of assorted ■ home made biscuits, Mrs, Richardson 1. The roll call was “How I spent the Christmas holidays.” Supper was served bv the hostesses, Mesdames Rodgers. Williams and I odd.