Succour for Family "By Radio"

Radio Record, 3 July 1936, Page 22

Succour for Family "By Radio"

Great Response to Appeal Broadcast for | Victims of House Fire M fog = _

pSV See em -- oz: a Fe OS Ss 9) eee a ( SS Re see SN im HE uses to humanity of radio are exemplified daily. On Sunday morning, June 21, Manurewa, the dwelling housing Mr. and Mrs. R, J. Walker and a family of seven children, ranging from 11 months to 13 years, was burnt to the ground, together with all the contents. The family were left with only the clothes that they wore. However, radio came to their assistance. Organised relief measures were soon under way. Constable R. Wilks, of Manurewa, arranged with Mr. W. W. Rodgers, director of 1ZM, to broadcast an appeal for assistance. It was then that the miracle of radio demonstrated its power and its value to the community. Messages by telephone came from far and near offering shelter, clothing,

bedding, furniture, and a full grocery supply was guaranteed the family for a period of six weeks A footwear manufacturer, once he had obtained the, various sizes of boots and shoes of the entire family, dispatched numerous pairs. All day long a constant stream of cars arrived at the constable’s house with parcels and packages. "The response staggered me," said Constable Wilks. ‘"‘It was quite a treat to handle the whole thing, if only to learn of the wonders of radio and the generosity of the public." ‘The following night, Mr. Walker spoke from 1ZM and expressed his grateful appreciation to the public, of the work of the constable and the help of the radio station. ; , ae > a — SST Sk 3S \ t