TO AID MUSICIANS
BENEVOLENT FUND SCHEME. “Owing to the introduction of elecprofessional musicians are now unemployed,” said the secretary of the Auckland Musicians’ Union (Mr. Frank Egerton) to a reporter. “We have cases where our members are almost destitute, and as many of them are unfitted for other work, it is a very serious problem for themselves and the union. Members who for years have earned a living at music have attempted to do pick-and-shovel work, but in two instances have had to abandon that type of work owing to their hands and physique not being fitted for it. “The financial position of many oi the female members is distressing, and there is every possibility of things being worse for them during the coming winter, as many of them are naturally averse to applying for assistance to the charitable aid board or similar societies. The union therefore is making an effort to build up a benevolent fund for the purpose of helping deserving cases.”
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Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1930, Page 5
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164TO AID MUSICIANS Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1930, Page 5
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