RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 78, 1 April 1931, Page 14

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETS.

i At the fortnightly meeting of the executive of the Christchurch R.S.A the following members were present:— Messrs G. \V. Uovd (in the chair). K. W. Smith, H. \V. Wilkinson. H. Fleck. G. , Dahourn, H. Holderness. A. I*. Emerson, I ltev F. T. I tend. Mr K. I*. Neale , (Springs) and the secretary. On the motion of Mr Read tie* foliow- , ing resolution was unanimously carried: , ‘ That this executive s’.rougly protests • a gainst the proposed change in the j c hairmanship of the War Pensions Appeal Hoard on the grounds of economy. It considers the proposed change to be j one of false economy, as it is well : known that the magistrates in all oen- ; tres are already fully occupied, and if taken from their duties help would have to be provided and so the State would receive no relief. ]t is further pointed out that Sir Walter Stringer has given complete satisfaction not only to the t Returned Soldiers’ Association, but also the general public. Having also one chairman for the Dominion means a uniformity of oonsidei-at ion for all cases coming before the board.” Headquarters wrote asking the association to supply a return showing accu- ! rate figures of unemployed returned men. i this return to be forwarded monthly. A ) full discussion took place regarding this | matter, and it was decided to urge all men who aye PtLemnipyed to register regularly with the association in their own interests: The report of tlie Hand Sub-Crtmmih toe on the resolution of the last- Dominion Council meeting was submitted.

and it was decided to heartily support their action in forwarding the following resolution to the Government That the attention of the Govern ment l<e drawn to the action of Rand Petards in turning soldiers off their laud. then writing down value of the property and subsequently selling It to civilians at the reduced valuation, without first giving soldiers the option of staying on th<* land at the new valuation.” The report of the Popov Dav Committee submitted by the chairman showed that arrangements were wpllin hand for the annual sale of poppies, in the city and suburbs on April 24. Mr Read reported on meetings «.f tho Benevolent Committee bold on March r • and 27, the report being adapted. The report of tin* Social Committee meeting held on March 1D was submitted by Mr Dahourn and adopted. It was reported that arrangements were well in hand for the annual Anzae reunion, which will be held in Jellicoe Hall on Thursday, April 22. The chairman, reporting on 14«* ar- ' service to be held in tlie' King Edward 1 Barracks on .Anzac Dav, stated that ' details were practically finalised.