Whangarei Leads In Patriotic Giving

Northern Advocate, 24 July 1943, Page 2

Whangarei Leads In Patriotic Giving

•‘Had is nor. been for our splendid organisation Whangarei would have been thousands of pounds behind in raising its quota for patriotic purposes." Tins statement was made by the chairman (Mr \V. .rones) at yesterday's meetini’ of the Northland Zone "A" Commuter when a re.ion bv the treasurer was unde) consideration. The report showed Ui;u tiie total contributions made by various inter-zone committees towards the quotas allocates for 1943 was £27,626 asainsf tii,‘ total quora of £53.407. “The following' are the particulars of tiie respective inier-zines:

Hokianga Council The chairman: 1 can only say that VVitangnivi qut its quota to such a high percentage through its organisation. Had it not been for its splendid organisation wc would be thousands of pounds behind. . I have repeatedly pointed our to you the necessity for organisation. People must ce given Hie opportunity to give, and this needs coniinuous organisation. Mr W. H. While (Hokianga) said they were organising a queen carnival, and they hoped to reach their quota. Mr H. T. Atkinson (Bay of Islands) said there were many factors against the small amount raised in his inter-zone, but .he hoped in the near future a marked improvement would be shown. Mr T. H. Hayes •; Whangaroa) said it was doubtful if they would reach their quota. Some people fell strongly concerning ihe collecting activities of the lieci Cross Society and this affected contributions for patriotic purposes. Ihe chairman: I would be terribly disappointed if Whangaroa were to fail. Mr Hayes: I am afraid you will be disappointed. We are arranging a stock drive which will assist. Something Wrong At Ituawai Mr K. G. Aiekin (Giamatea): When Rtiawai was well organised we wilt be knocking at the door. There is something missing at Ruawai. Kaiwaka is doing remarkably well. Mrs ft. Gibson said Hobson would have no difficulty in reaching its quota. Mr J. A. S. Mac Kay (Whangarei county) considered there was no difference in the whole area as to the sacrifice to be made. The allocation was an equitable one. In Whangarei district some cf the poorer districts were it he first to get: iheir quota, ns they fully realised their responsibility Me " considered Hokianga hampered by the large native population. Mr Atkinson said a good deal of tfit? money contributed in Whangarei came from people residing in other inter-zones. The report was adopted. £29,348 Expended Receipts for June as submitted by the secretary-treasurer were: From Provincial Council, £1149; authorised collectors in inter-zones: Mangonui. £559, Whangaroa £Bl, Hokianga £279. Bay of Islands £254, Whangarei £4212, Otamatea £7OB, total £7724. A total expenditure of £29.248 was made from October 1. 1939, to June 30 last. The chief items were: Woollen goods and hussifs. £1501: Lady Galwav Guild. £120; gift parcels, £10,214; relief ci distress and servicemen's welfare, £529; sporting requisites and other amenities, £8455; canteen huts and club rooms. £0987; regimental and other grants. £250. Administration: Office expenses, £250: postage, ere., £874; advertising, £105; organised fund raising, £340.

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