RELIEF GRANTS

Hokitika Guardian, 11 July 1929, Page 5

RELIEF GRANTS

CENTRAL COMMITTEE PROCEDURE. 'By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, July 10. The whole organisation for earthquake relief was discussed and approved at the meeting of the Central Committee to-day. The Prime Minis- \ ter, who presided, stated subsequent- j ly that the resources of the committ^kalreadjvsamoimli: ito £405000. .- %, ;j

, Sir.. Joseph Ward explained- that; the whole of the .detailed arrangements in connection with the relief measures in ■Murchison,'. Westport, 1 ; Karamea, . Greymouth, and Corbyvalo were exaniined and approved, the Committee having at its disposal full > information, which had been obtained from these localities. , "• The Committee decided to set up a Relief Committee at Karamea, also one at Seddonville, working in conjunction with Westport, and through that channel, to the central body. The Premier said that the distribution of relief, would be made by the Central Committee on the recommendation of the local committees. A ! further full meeting is to be held in a fortnight, and meanwhile the Prime Minister is to deal with the business which may arise. It was resolved that all the fupds be paid to a special account of the Public Account at Wellington and its funds will be distributed to the Local Committees free of exchange. It was resolved that no -paid officials are to be' employed. While some West Coast towns remain somewhat isolated, the Committee decided to keep the steamers “Nile” and “Arahura” at their disposal. .Sir Joseph Ward expressed keen gratification at the generous contribution of the Christchurch City Council for £IOOO.