REFUGEES FOR TARANAKI

Taranaki Daily News, 26 February 1931, Page 4

REFUGEES FOR TARANAKI

EIGHTY IN NEW PLYMOUTH

SMALL FARTY FOR INGLEWOOD

QUOTAS FOR ELTHAM AND PATEA.

A party of eighty people from the stricken areas in Hawkes Bay am e at New Plymouth last night by mail train. Misty rain was falling when the train drew into the station, bu* organisation was complete. Each <»r riage was emptied in turn, and without confusion the party was transferred straight into a fleet of ® oto * side. The people were speedily cOn ™?' ed to the East End pavilion, where they will be billeted until such time as they can return to their homes. . The Mayor, Air. H. V. S. Griffiths, and representatives of local bodies met the visitors on the station. The borough inspector, Mr. R. Day, who haff travelled up on the train with the party from-Palmerston, had divided the people into sections, and his organisation left nothing to be desired. On the same train were two smaller parties from the earthquake area, and on Saturday another small contingent is expected, some of whom are going to Mokau, where they will be billeted with friends. ... . The visitors who arrived .last night in the main party comprise Airs. W. Lon" and two children, Mrs. Markham and" one child, . Mrs. Scott and three children, Misses Young (2), Mr. and Mrs. Owen and one child, Airs. Stephens ana eight children, Alisa Goss, Mrs. Belworth and five children, Airs. Nelson and two cliildren, Mrs. Upton and four children, Mrs. Franklin and seven child; ren, Airs. Robertson and one child, Mr. and Airs. James and two children, Mrs. Prestling and one child, Airs. Johnston and three children, Mrs. W. Johnston and three children. Mrs. Quin and nine children, Airs. Burke and ,six children, Mrs. Wolf and'two children and Mrs., Gloria; All these are accommodated in the East End pavilion. - -i Air. and Airs. O’Keefe and two children and Mrs. Hatwcll and four child-, ren are billeted with friends. ;• The following people stayed at Inglewood: Airs. Joyce and four children, Airs. Phillips and three children, Mrs, Robertson and one child. They were met by the Alayor of Inglewood and were billeted privately. A further contingent for Inglewood is expected tonight. , ' Mr. Day, who had charge of the party, stated he was extremely pleased With the manner in which all had conducted themselves. They appreciated eviry little thing that could be done td alleviate their distress, he said. . East End, while the summer lasts, will offer splendid facilities for tfic refugees and will bo greatly appreciated by the children. An appeal is made by the New Plymouth relief committee to those possessing spare bathing costumes', especially for childfen, to leave bathing apparel either at the Red Cross rooms or at the committee’s office in King’s buildings.

FORTY-ONE BILLETED OUT. BARTY REACHES ELTHAM, Forty-one earthquake refugees arrived in Eltham on Tuesday evening and were successfully billetted among local residents. Accommodation for 100-re-fugees was offered, but so far only 41 have arrived. Many who are eneaniped at Palmerston North are, it is understood, anticipating an early return to their hdme4. REFUGEES JN PATEA. FIRST QUOTA.ARRIVES.

A long queue of cars awaited the s.Xrival of the mail train at Patea on Monday evening id convey the first party of refugees from the earthquake areas to the billets assigned them. The party comprised about fifty persons, the majority of whom were women and children. Arrangements for transport of their effects were made, and the work Of conveying the parties to their quart ters was carried oiit without hitch in a very shoft time. Keen appreciation and satisfaction with the completeness of the arrangements have- been expressed to. the mayor by a number of the party. Further accommodation for refugees is still available and it is reported that a second party to complete Plitea’B quota may arrive shortly.