TELEGRAMS.
[feu press association.— copyright.) EMPLOYMENT OF SOLDIEHS. AUCKLAND, August 24. A statement, as to the employment by Government of superannuated civil servants was made 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 Government should investigate the matter to assure that justice was done to returned soldiers, amongst whom he believed were men suitable for most of the vacant positions that could be found. He lmd been informed that a local firm, which received applications from 16 returned soldiers, have given the work to men who had not been on active service. He considered special consideration should he given to capable returned soldiers who had been wounded or impaired in health, by reason of their sendees.
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1918, Page 4
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135TELEGRAMS. Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1918, Page 4
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