CONCESSIONS TO SOLDIERS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12728, 23 December 1915, Page 2

CONCESSIONS TO SOLDIERS.

Pep. Press Association. Wellington, December '22. A soldier's handbook containing a great deal r.i important information was is.-ned tn-day f.y the Defence Department. i»r general circulation. Anions other things, provision is made, coming into operation immediately, that a returned soldier on leave is entitled to travel tree on all Government railways tor a rieriod <>f three we.-k----conimeucing from the date on which he receives his leave, prior to reporting in the training camp or before the final discharge. The i.oiicessioii L- not granted to -obfiers undergoing treatment or on -ick leave, as it i.s desired thev should iv.-t wnt'l they are entered as "fit. The Medical Board, however. has power to recommend soldier.-, to travel on the railway. Soldiers travelling on these tickets are entitled to tree meals in the dining cars. Convalescent returned soldier.- have the right to become outpatients of a public hospital in certain eases, but they must be provided with certificates. When a soldier is on sick leave the Department grants him ;i lodging allowance of 2s a day during such period. to be drawn at the same time as his ordinary pay.