PAY ON THE PIONEER

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 274, 16 May 1912, Page 5

PAY ON THE PIONEER

GOOD CHEQUE AFTER FIVE YEARS. By Tilegraph—Pre* Aeeoeiation. Auckland, Tuesday. A reporter who visited H.M.S. Pioneer this morning ascertained some interesting facts about the opportunities which exist on board the vessel for New Zealand lads that, are not generally known either by the lads or by their parents. It was learned that there is an exceptional opportunity at the present time for New Zealand youths who wish to join the Royal Navy for short service, under conditions of employment and pay that are most favorable. New Zealanders are, it is understood, received on the Pioneer when vacancies occur, under special conditions identical to an existing agreement between the Government and the British Admiralty. This permits of their leaving at the end of five years, and includes a system of deferred payment under which a young man can leave at the age of 23 upwards with a lump sum of £250 to his credit in the Government Savings Bank if he has completed his five years' service, or such sum as is due if he leaves before under exceptional circumstances. It is understood that vacancies exist for ordinary seamen and stokers from ages varying from fifteen to twenty-two years, but every trade is represented on board a modern man-o'-war.