STATE V INSURANCE.
A SCHEME FOR * WASTRELS. , , *
FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' VIEWS.
By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright.
London, August 4. The Oddfellows, as a body, have resolved that- any Government or State insurance would be detrimental to friendly societies. The speakers stated that the scheme would only benefit wastrels. The Compensation Act had caused such malingering that sickness claims ■ had doubled.
The Hearts of Oak, Rechabites and Oddfellows have resolved to approach the Government to protest - against the benefits paid to their members being taken account of when old age pensions are determined.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14132, 6 August 1909, Page 5
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