MAJOR ATKINSON AT NELSON.
[PER PRESS 1 A'SSOCSiATibN.]" NELSON, June 7, Major Atkinson delivered his address on National Insurance at the Theatre last night. 800 persons were present, and he was accorded a most favorable receptipn. His address was in .most respects similar to his previous utterances elsewhere, but he said he proposed in his scheme to make it optional whether persons joined, Friendly Societies or came under the scheme. He stated that .the National Insurance accounts would be kept separate, and felt certain’that the contributions would be more than, sufficient to provide for the that any excess should be for the benefit of the people, either by increasing'the sick allowances or annuities, or by a return similar to an insurance bonus. •' ! This day.
Major Atkinson last night.had a Ipng.CpnferehbC wfth%embers df A Friendly * Societies regarding National Insurance and friendly Society business. The following resolution was passed by a large majority, “ That in the opinion of this' ■ meeting = the scheme of National Insurance, as propounded by the Hon Major Atkinson, has much to recommend it, but that in its preliminary state.it is premature to pass any decisive resolution,” An unanimous vote of thanks was given to Major Atkinson", -
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PATM18830608.2.31
Bibliographic details
Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1044, 8 June 1883, Page 3
Word Count
198MAJOR ATKINSON AT NELSON. Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1044, 8 June 1883, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in