SOUTH AFRICAN VETERANS
.- (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 21. Messrs Veitoh and Glenn, M.P.'s, were waited on today by a big deputation representing the South African ,Veterans' Association, who asked their assistance in having the benefits of the Discharged Soldiers' Settlement Act extended to veterans in tho Boer war. They stated that the Prime' Miiir ister had given a promise in the House that this would be done when all returned soldiers had been dealt with. The deputation pointed out that South Afrioans had already waited 20 years, and it was onlytardy justioo that the matter should be dealt with without further delay. The two members gave a sympathetic hearing,, and promised ever;; assistance in their power. It is understood that similar representations will be made by South African Associations in other parte of the dominion.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17942, 22 May 1920, Page 10
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