RETURNED SOLDIERS.
CLAIM ON EMPLOYERS. [Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, August 24. A statement as ,to the employment by the Government of superannuated Civil Servants was made yesterday by the Mayor, who said he was in possession of the names of five superannuated men who were employed in one office alone in Auckland. He thought the Government should investigate the matter,, to ensure that justice was done to returned soldiers, amongst whom ho, believed that men suitable for most vacant positions could be found. Ho had been informed ;that a local firm, which received applications from sixteen returned' soldiers for a, position, had given it to a man who mad not been on active service. He considered that special consideration shmild ho given to capable returned soldiers', who had been wounded or impaired in health by reason of their service.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 12405, 24 August 1918, Page 10
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139RETURNED SOLDIERS. Star (Christchurch), Issue 12405, 24 August 1918, Page 10
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