AID FOR BELGIUM.
ANOTHER APPEAL FOR HELP. HALF THE POPULATION STARVING. Received March 30, 0.35 p.m. By Cable.—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, March 30i The newspapers are publishing a further lengthy cabled appeal, signed by the Lord Jhj-or of London, on behalf of the National Committee of Relief for Belgium, fo:- assistance for the Belgians The appeal states that in months r ore than seven million defenceless civilians have suffered tyranny almost inconceivable, while maintaining a courageous and passive resistance. Practically half of the whole population of Belgium, through no fault of their own, are now destitute and live on pitiful rations. The appeal urges that no debt of honor is more pressing than this work of humanity, with the stronger claim of helping to keep together the body and soul of men, women, and children who, in spite of misery and privation, endure all tilings in their loyalty and await the coming of the Allies. The appeal is to be made throughout the Empire.
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Taranaki Daily News, 31 March 1916, Page 5
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163AID FOR BELGIUM. Taranaki Daily News, 31 March 1916, Page 5
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