Assorted Documents, Elderly Unemployed Trust
Maker
Earthquake Relief Committee
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Object detail
Brief Description
Letters, handwritten notes, telegrams and memoranda related to the Elderly Unemployed Trust, Napier Earthquake Relief Committee. The documents are bound in the top left corner, with cardboard covers. The number 87 is stamped on the cover with the title: Elderly Unemployed Trust £2000. Note: Copies of schedules submitted to Central Committee are filed separately. See minutes of Central Committee. The documents include:
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 11 August 1933: application by Henry Swain.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 July 1933.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 30 June 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee, files, dated 20 June 1933: enclosed files for E E Salthouse; C S Pike; H G Mitchell.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 14 June 1933: request files for E E Salthouse; C S Pike; H G Mitchell.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 12 June 1933: pay Birch and Kale immediately, as outstanding.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 5 June 1933: A E P Kennedy recommends additional grant.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 May 1933.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 30 April 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 24 April 1933: Miss E E Salthouse.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 8 April 1933: H G Mitchell.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 March 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 16 December 1932: application by Mr C S Pike.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 January 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee. Various, dated 3 February 1933: elderly unemployed, persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications approved.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 December 1932. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 16 December 1932: application of Miss Ada Mogridge; list of applicants attached who it recommended the remainder of the Elderly Unemployed trust fund be granted to.
List, Elderly Unemployed Trust: Additional Grants Recommended, undated.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 November 1932. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 29 November 1932: decisions regarding Birch, W; Grant, N; Neilson, N M T; Ross, K; Smith, J S; Walden, F C; Ward, P; and Wrightson.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee. General, dated 24 November 1932: elderly unemployed, persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications approved.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, Mrs Gertrude Mollring, dated 18 November 1932: no more assistance recommended.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 10 November 1932: schedule enclosed.
Letter from W E Barnard, to the Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 6 November 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, approval of assistance excepting Mollring, Gertrude and Barnett, Gertrude, more assistance called for.
Letter from W E Barnard, to the Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 4 November 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, approval of assistance excepting Mollring, Gertrude and Barnett, Gertrude, who need further assistance. Two pages.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 October 1932.
Copy of Memorandum between Napier and Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, persons unemployed through earthquake, remaining applications for assistance and suggestions regarding disposal of balance, dated 3 November 1932: decline Mr Smith application.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 31 October 1932: no more assistance for Kale, A and Lys, A H, although decision pending regarding balance of Trust money.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 21 October 1932: applications enclosed, with details: Kale, A and Lys, A H; Walden, F C; Ross, K; Neilson, N M T; Birch, W; McCarthy, T; Manning, Mrs A A; Joyce, W J.
Copy of Memorandum between Napier and Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, persons unemployed through earthquake, remaining applications for assistance and suggestions regarding disposal of balance, dated 17 October 1932: a further nine applications under consideration.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 30 September 1932.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 22 September 1932: applications enclosed, with details: Westoby, C; Turner, W G; Forster, E E; Neal, F H, Mrs.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 6 September 1932, R H Austin payment made.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 3 September 1932: R H Austin application approved.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 August 1932.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed, dated 1 September 1932: applications will not be received after 30 September 1932.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, elderly unemployed, persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications, dated 30 August 1932, regarding memorandum dated 25 August 1932: five applications under consideration, more being received.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, submissions to Executive Committee regarding elderly unemployed and persons injured, dated 25 August 1932: any more applications?
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 30 August 1932: applications from the following enclosed, with details of each case: Austin, R H; Elmes, C W; Grant, N; Mollring, Mrs G P; Quinlivan, Mrs J; Ward, P.
Copy of letter from Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee to the Managing Secretary, Hawke's Bay Hospital and Charitable Aid Board; the Secretary, Red Cross Society, Napier, dated 26 August 1932, regarding schedule of grants made to Elderly Unemployed Trust enclosed. List, Grants to Elderly Unemployed, undated.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed, A Kale and A H Lye, dated 26 August 1932: increase in these cases beneficial.
Handwritten memorandum, 20 August 1932: all action completed.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, submissions to Executive Committee regarding elderly unemployed and persons injured, dated 20 August 1932: recommendations approved; applications by persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications approved: Miss Elizabeth Percy; Frederick James Watty; Miss Emma Esther Schofield; Mrs R L Lewis.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 22 August 1932: applications from the following enclosed with details of each case: Brown, J E; Mulvanah, E; Paterson, Mrs Isabella; Smith, J S; Wrightson, A E. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 4 August 1932: applications from the following enclosed with details of each case: Dalmon, Walter; William A J de Norville; Donnelly, Charles; Lys, Arthur Herbert; Martin, Frederick Mark; Lenihan, Patrick C; Matheson, Mrs Kate A; Montagu, Mrs Margaret; O'Keefe, D; Scott, James Nixon; Skelton, Arthur Oakely. Three pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 1 August 1932, regarding memorandum dated 27 July 1932: 23 applications still to be forwarded, 12 received in past week.
Copy of letters from Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee to the Managing Secretary, Hawke's Bay Hospital and Charitable Aid Board; the Secretary, Red Cross Society, Napier, dated 1 August 1932, regarding schedule of grants made to Elderly Unemployed Trust enclosed.
Counting machine receipt, sums, undated.
List, Grants to Elderly Unemployed, undated: Mrs D Arber, 5 Hukarere Road; Mrs H Barnett, 58 Carlyle Street; H D Bean, Wairoa; F G Bullivant, 29 Macdonald Street; Miss I Davidson, 88 Wellesley Road; Miss C Davidson, 88 Wellesley Road; F Dinwiddie, c/o Church Army; F Gebbie, 16 Owen Street; H G Harding, Wairoa; J Hayhurst, 178 McGrath Street; W Hicks, 22 Carlyle Street; G E Howell, 7 Latham Street; A E Johncock, 129 Nelson Crescent; A E P Kennedy, 126 McGrath Street; J Kerr, Hastings; H Knowles, 73 McGrath Street; W S Mitchell, 44 Nelson Crescent; T Ombler, 127 Marine Parade, R Paterson, 7 Sale Street; A J Petherick, 14 Spencer Road; H T Robinson, 8 Ashridge Road; G R Scarfe, 5 Milton Terrace; E Tyne, c/o Miss Tyne, Hawke's Bay Electric Power Board; L J Williams, 9 Thompson Road; J Wright, 18 Wellesley Road, T Boyle, 24 Napier Terrace; E Chegwidden, 76A Carlyle Street; W A Chellew, 82 Macdonald Street; Miss E L B Mellor, 24 Milton Road; Miss F J Mellor, 24 Milton Road; Miss E A Rogers, Dannevirke.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 27 July 1932, regarding memorandum dated 22 July 1932: it was not suggested that the entire fund be distributed, however agreed that postponing decision is best.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 14 July 1932, regarding Evans, Edward Lewis; Forrest, James William Dowling; Gunn, William Ernest; Hendy, William Isaac; Kale, Arthur; McKay, Girbert; Smith, Annie Elizabeth; Williams, Thomas. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 22 July 1932, regarding memorandum dated 5 July 1932: additional pro rata assistance be extended only to those for whom assistance was recommended by the Napier Committee premature. Will be brought up at a later date.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 14 July 1932, regarding Mrs E Meegan; Miss Ada Rogers; A J Hodgson.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, suggestion of additional assistance for elderly unemployed, dated 9 July 1932, regarding memorandum dated 5 July 1932: additional pro rata assistance be extended only to those for whom assistance was recommended by the Napier Committee.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 12 July 1932, regarding a higher sum given to previous applicants to be considered.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 5 July 1932, regarding £860 of £2000 available has been spent; if no further applications received, a higher sum could be given to previous applicants; Bertha Aspinall, increased amount; Florrie Slater, Annie Hawkins, Miss Sims, Hera Maru Morunga applications forwarded.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 11 July 1932, regarding Arthur Kale, 612 Heretaunga Street, was hawking pre earthquake, but was being under sold by competitor hawkers, lost van in quake, since only half the Trust for Elderly unemployed fund has been spent, other applications considered.
Memorandum from Napier to Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 8 July 1932, regarding H D Bean, grant of £39.12.0 approved, W G Harding grant of £10 approved.
Newspaper clipping, Daily Telegraph, 6 July 1932: Advice received by Mr W E Barnard that grants approved and payments will be made in next few days.
Telegram from J W Macdonald, to Public Trust Napier, dated 5 July 1932, message: Central committee approves recommendations on schedules of 28 May 1932.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 5 July 1932, regarding applications forwarded, Mrs F H Neal, H Rigby.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, F J Watty, dated 28 June 1932, regarding application forwarded.
Newspaper clipping, Daily Telegraph, 24 June 1932: Help for the Elderly, Earthquake Committee's Scheme, Funds to be Available Soon, Premier's Reply: Mr W E Barnard urged Prime Minster sanction grants; Prime Minister responded that applications being presented to committee, results pending.
Copy of Memorandum for: the Registrar of Pensions, Napier, dated 23 June 1932: Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, recommend assistance for H T Robinson and W E Dunlop.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 21 June 1932, regarding applications forwarded, Mr J A Campbell, pay rates on his property.
Copy of telegram from Barnard, to Right Honourable Prime Minister, Wellington, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: urge to approve applicants and recommendations therefore relieving distress and delay.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 14 June 1932, regarding applications forwarded, Miss Ethel Alice Rogers paying for Electrolux that was burnt in fire. List, typed, undated, names, ages, occupations, employer, period, wages, particulars and recommendations.
Letter from Public Trustee, Executive Officer, Central Committee, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Public Trust Office, Wellington, to W Harvey, Chairman, Earthquake Relief Committee, Public Trust Office, Napier, dated 2 June 1932.
Copy of Memorandum to Napier, from Head Office, dated 27 May 1932: Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, regarding memorandum of 8 April 1932: schedules of applications and files in connection with applications enclosed; 32 applications received; total payments to date total £758.12.0; Mr H Knowles application declined.
Copy of Memorandum for: the Secretary, Hawke's Bay Rehabilitation Committee, the Treasury, Wellington, dated 27 May 1932: Trust for Elderly Unemployed, request information whether any funding received regarding applications by H Knowles, 73 McGrath Street, and A E P Kennedy, 126 McGrath Street.
List, typed, undated, names, ages, occupations, employer, wages, particulars and recommendations. Three pages.
List, handwritten, undated, names, ages, occupations, employer, wages, pension, assistance, capital, income, health, liabilities. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum, from Hastings, to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 17 May 1932, regarding memorandum dated 9 April 1932: no applications received.
Copy of Memorandum, from Wairoa to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 17 May 1932, regarding memorandum dated 9 April 1932: applications from H D Bean and G W Harding.
Copy of Memorandum, from Waipukurau to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 11 May 1932, regarding memorandum dated 13 April 1932: no applications received.
Note, Elderly Unemployed, signed, 17 May 1932: Secretary of Returned Soldiers Association met and did not nominate anyone.
Newspaper clipping, Daily Telegraph, 12 May 1932: Unemployment, Meeting of Napier Committee: For Aged Unemployed: Mr Vigor Brown dealing with scheme for assisting those over 55 with loss of employment due to earthquake.
Copy of Memorandum, from Napier to Wairoa, Waipukurau and Hastings regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 9 May 1932: forward applications.
Letter from Minister, Napier Baptist Church, Napier, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 30 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: nominates Mr Bullivant, Mr Hicks, Miss Davidson and Mr Dinwoodie.
Copy of letters from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr F G Bullivant, 29 Macdonald Street; Mr William Hicks, 22 Carlyle Street; Miss I Davidson, 88 Wellesley Road Napier, dated 5 May 1932, regarding Elderly Unemployed Trust, call in at office to provide information regarding application.
Memorandum, from Wairoa to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 29 April 1932, regarding memorandum dated 13 April 1932: two people nominated for scheme, H D Bean particularly deserving.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to J A Asher, St Paul's Manse, Napier, dated 3 May 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, receipt of letter, Mitchell application received, application forwarded to Mr Fred Freeman.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr Fred Freeman, Latham Street, Napier, dated 26 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, invitation to apply.
Letter from Reverend J A Asher, St Paul's Manse, Napier, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 30 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: nominates Mr W S Mitchell, and Mr Fred Freeman as eligible.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mrs Arber, 5 Hukarere Road, Napier, dated 26 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Secretary, Returned Soliders' Association, Napier, dated 23 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Letter from J B Brocklehurst, Lincoln Road, Napier, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: nominates J Williamson as eligible.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr R Patterson, Sale Street, Napier, dated 18 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, invitation to make application.
Letter from Salvation Army, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: receipt of circular, Mr Watty recommended as eligible, who was injured by the quake, buried about 25 feet and had no assistance from Hospital Board.
Copy of letters from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr A L Bailey, Avondale Road, Taradale, dated 18 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Letter from Robert F Kirby, The Church Army, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: receipt of circular, no applicants.
Memorandum from the Registrar of Pensions, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: receipt of circular, no applicants.
Copy of four letters from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to twenty six recipients, dated 13 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Memo, from Mr Coad, Napier, to Hastings, Waipukurau and Wairoa, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 2 April 1932: scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Memorandum, from Head Office, for Mr Coad, Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed your memorandum dated 5 April 1932, dated 8 April 1932: scheme approved however it recommended that grants be given rather than allowance due to limited funds.
Memorandum for file, Mr Coad, Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust £2000, dated 5 April 1932: scheme approved by committee 4 April 1932; two applications thus far; anticipated that a large number of applicants will come from Freezing Works; applications receivable up to 30 April 1932; assessments will be made after all applications have been received. Two pages.
Memorandum for file, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund. Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 4 April 1932, regarding letter distributed with form specimen attached. Copy of letter, from Secretary, to Social Welfare Committee; Managing Secretary, Napier Hospital; Salvation Army; Church Army; Red Cross Society; Pensions Department, Napier; G F Roach, Hastings; J Vigor Brown, Napier; All Ministers of Religion; dated 4 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund. Trust for Elderly Unemployed, regarding £2000 set aside by the Central Earthquake Relief Committee for benefit of elderly unemployed persons who lost permanent positions directly as a result of the earthquake not able to secure further employment, not in receipt of pension, applicable to men and women; will not be advertised in newspaper as it is thought that would induce many persons who have not a legitimate claim to apply. Application form, dated April 1933, unfilled: Application for Assistance by Elderly Unemployed Through Loss of Occupation Caused by Earthquake.
List, names of applicants, undated, three pages.
Memorandum for file, Mr Coad, Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust £2000, dated 5 April 1932: scheme approved by committee 4 April 1932; two applications thus far; anticipated that a large number of applicants will come from Freezing Works; applications receivable up to 30 April 1932; assessments will be made after all applications have been received. Two pages.
Memorandum, from Waipukurau to Mr Coad, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Minutes of Central Committee's Meeting, dated 1 April 1932: Elderly Unemployed: no case in district under scope of paragraph five.
Quote for printing, Daily Telegraph, dated 4 April 1932.
Application forms, unfilled: Fire Loss Application for Compensation for Furniture, Personal Effects, Lost by Fire Consequent on Earthquake (pink); Application for Assistance, Dependents of Persons Killed or Permanently Injured in Earthquake (yellow); Application for Financial Assistance Not Exceeding £100 For Purpose of Re-Imbursing Owner for Re-Instating Dwelling Damaged by Earthquake (green).
Copy of letter, from Secretary, undated, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund. Trust for Elderly Unemployed, regarding £2000 set aside by the Central Earthquake Relief Committee for benefit of elderly unemployed persons who lost permanent positions directly as a result of the earthquake not able to secure further employment, not in receipt of pension, applicable to men and women; will not be advertised in newspaper as it is thought that would induce many persons who have not a legitimate claim to apply. Application form, dated April 1933, unfilled: Application for Assistance by Elderly Unemployed Through Loss of Occupation Caused by Earthquake.
Handwritten note and draft of application form, dated 2 April 1932: £2000 for elderly unemployed who lost their employment directly as a result of quake and who are not eligible for old age pensions not under 55 years.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 11 August 1933: application by Henry Swain.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 July 1933.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 30 June 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee, files, dated 20 June 1933: enclosed files for E E Salthouse; C S Pike; H G Mitchell.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 14 June 1933: request files for E E Salthouse; C S Pike; H G Mitchell.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 12 June 1933: pay Birch and Kale immediately, as outstanding.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 5 June 1933: A E P Kennedy recommends additional grant.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 May 1933.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 30 April 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 24 April 1933: Miss E E Salthouse.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 8 April 1933: H G Mitchell.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 March 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 16 December 1932: application by Mr C S Pike.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 January 1933.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee. Various, dated 3 February 1933: elderly unemployed, persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications approved.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 December 1932. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 16 December 1932: application of Miss Ada Mogridge; list of applicants attached who it recommended the remainder of the Elderly Unemployed trust fund be granted to.
List, Elderly Unemployed Trust: Additional Grants Recommended, undated.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 November 1932. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed Trust, dated 29 November 1932: decisions regarding Birch, W; Grant, N; Neilson, N M T; Ross, K; Smith, J S; Walden, F C; Ward, P; and Wrightson.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee. General, dated 24 November 1932: elderly unemployed, persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications approved.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, Mrs Gertrude Mollring, dated 18 November 1932: no more assistance recommended.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund Executive Committee, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 10 November 1932: schedule enclosed.
Letter from W E Barnard, to the Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 6 November 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, approval of assistance excepting Mollring, Gertrude and Barnett, Gertrude, more assistance called for.
Letter from W E Barnard, to the Public Trustee, Wellington, dated 4 November 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, approval of assistance excepting Mollring, Gertrude and Barnett, Gertrude, who need further assistance. Two pages.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 October 1932.
Copy of Memorandum between Napier and Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, persons unemployed through earthquake, remaining applications for assistance and suggestions regarding disposal of balance, dated 3 November 1932: decline Mr Smith application.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 31 October 1932: no more assistance for Kale, A and Lys, A H, although decision pending regarding balance of Trust money.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 21 October 1932: applications enclosed, with details: Kale, A and Lys, A H; Walden, F C; Ross, K; Neilson, N M T; Birch, W; McCarthy, T; Manning, Mrs A A; Joyce, W J.
Copy of Memorandum between Napier and Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, persons unemployed through earthquake, remaining applications for assistance and suggestions regarding disposal of balance, dated 17 October 1932: a further nine applications under consideration.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 30 September 1932.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 22 September 1932: applications enclosed, with details: Westoby, C; Turner, W G; Forster, E E; Neal, F H, Mrs.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 6 September 1932, R H Austin payment made.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 3 September 1932: R H Austin application approved.
Handwritten list, Elderly Unemployed Trust, as at 31 August 1932.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed, dated 1 September 1932: applications will not be received after 30 September 1932.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, elderly unemployed, persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications, dated 30 August 1932, regarding memorandum dated 25 August 1932: five applications under consideration, more being received.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, submissions to Executive Committee regarding elderly unemployed and persons injured, dated 25 August 1932: any more applications?
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 30 August 1932: applications from the following enclosed, with details of each case: Austin, R H; Elmes, C W; Grant, N; Mollring, Mrs G P; Quinlivan, Mrs J; Ward, P.
Copy of letter from Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee to the Managing Secretary, Hawke's Bay Hospital and Charitable Aid Board; the Secretary, Red Cross Society, Napier, dated 26 August 1932, regarding schedule of grants made to Elderly Unemployed Trust enclosed. List, Grants to Elderly Unemployed, undated.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Elderly Unemployed, A Kale and A H Lye, dated 26 August 1932: increase in these cases beneficial.
Handwritten memorandum, 20 August 1932: all action completed.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, submissions to Executive Committee regarding elderly unemployed and persons injured, dated 20 August 1932: recommendations approved; applications by persons injured and dependants of persons injured or killed applications approved: Miss Elizabeth Percy; Frederick James Watty; Miss Emma Esther Schofield; Mrs R L Lewis.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 22 August 1932: applications from the following enclosed with details of each case: Brown, J E; Mulvanah, E; Paterson, Mrs Isabella; Smith, J S; Wrightson, A E. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 4 August 1932: applications from the following enclosed with details of each case: Dalmon, Walter; William A J de Norville; Donnelly, Charles; Lys, Arthur Herbert; Martin, Frederick Mark; Lenihan, Patrick C; Matheson, Mrs Kate A; Montagu, Mrs Margaret; O'Keefe, D; Scott, James Nixon; Skelton, Arthur Oakely. Three pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 1 August 1932, regarding memorandum dated 27 July 1932: 23 applications still to be forwarded, 12 received in past week.
Copy of letters from Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee to the Managing Secretary, Hawke's Bay Hospital and Charitable Aid Board; the Secretary, Red Cross Society, Napier, dated 1 August 1932, regarding schedule of grants made to Elderly Unemployed Trust enclosed.
Counting machine receipt, sums, undated.
List, Grants to Elderly Unemployed, undated: Mrs D Arber, 5 Hukarere Road; Mrs H Barnett, 58 Carlyle Street; H D Bean, Wairoa; F G Bullivant, 29 Macdonald Street; Miss I Davidson, 88 Wellesley Road; Miss C Davidson, 88 Wellesley Road; F Dinwiddie, c/o Church Army; F Gebbie, 16 Owen Street; H G Harding, Wairoa; J Hayhurst, 178 McGrath Street; W Hicks, 22 Carlyle Street; G E Howell, 7 Latham Street; A E Johncock, 129 Nelson Crescent; A E P Kennedy, 126 McGrath Street; J Kerr, Hastings; H Knowles, 73 McGrath Street; W S Mitchell, 44 Nelson Crescent; T Ombler, 127 Marine Parade, R Paterson, 7 Sale Street; A J Petherick, 14 Spencer Road; H T Robinson, 8 Ashridge Road; G R Scarfe, 5 Milton Terrace; E Tyne, c/o Miss Tyne, Hawke's Bay Electric Power Board; L J Williams, 9 Thompson Road; J Wright, 18 Wellesley Road, T Boyle, 24 Napier Terrace; E Chegwidden, 76A Carlyle Street; W A Chellew, 82 Macdonald Street; Miss E L B Mellor, 24 Milton Road; Miss F J Mellor, 24 Milton Road; Miss E A Rogers, Dannevirke.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, dated 27 July 1932, regarding memorandum dated 22 July 1932: it was not suggested that the entire fund be distributed, however agreed that postponing decision is best.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 14 July 1932, regarding Evans, Edward Lewis; Forrest, James William Dowling; Gunn, William Ernest; Hendy, William Isaac; Kale, Arthur; McKay, Girbert; Smith, Annie Elizabeth; Williams, Thomas. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 22 July 1932, regarding memorandum dated 5 July 1932: additional pro rata assistance be extended only to those for whom assistance was recommended by the Napier Committee premature. Will be brought up at a later date.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 14 July 1932, regarding Mrs E Meegan; Miss Ada Rogers; A J Hodgson.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, suggestion of additional assistance for elderly unemployed, dated 9 July 1932, regarding memorandum dated 5 July 1932: additional pro rata assistance be extended only to those for whom assistance was recommended by the Napier Committee.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 12 July 1932, regarding a higher sum given to previous applicants to be considered.
Copy of Memorandum from Head Office to Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 5 July 1932, regarding £860 of £2000 available has been spent; if no further applications received, a higher sum could be given to previous applicants; Bertha Aspinall, increased amount; Florrie Slater, Annie Hawkins, Miss Sims, Hera Maru Morunga applications forwarded.
Copy of Memorandum from Napier to Hastings, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 11 July 1932, regarding Arthur Kale, 612 Heretaunga Street, was hawking pre earthquake, but was being under sold by competitor hawkers, lost van in quake, since only half the Trust for Elderly unemployed fund has been spent, other applications considered.
Memorandum from Napier to Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed, dated 8 July 1932, regarding H D Bean, grant of £39.12.0 approved, W G Harding grant of £10 approved.
Newspaper clipping, Daily Telegraph, 6 July 1932: Advice received by Mr W E Barnard that grants approved and payments will be made in next few days.
Telegram from J W Macdonald, to Public Trust Napier, dated 5 July 1932, message: Central committee approves recommendations on schedules of 28 May 1932.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 5 July 1932, regarding applications forwarded, Mrs F H Neal, H Rigby.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, F J Watty, dated 28 June 1932, regarding application forwarded.
Newspaper clipping, Daily Telegraph, 24 June 1932: Help for the Elderly, Earthquake Committee's Scheme, Funds to be Available Soon, Premier's Reply: Mr W E Barnard urged Prime Minster sanction grants; Prime Minister responded that applications being presented to committee, results pending.
Copy of Memorandum for: the Registrar of Pensions, Napier, dated 23 June 1932: Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, recommend assistance for H T Robinson and W E Dunlop.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 21 June 1932, regarding applications forwarded, Mr J A Campbell, pay rates on his property.
Copy of telegram from Barnard, to Right Honourable Prime Minister, Wellington, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: urge to approve applicants and recommendations therefore relieving distress and delay.
Memorandum from Napier to Head Office, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 14 June 1932, regarding applications forwarded, Miss Ethel Alice Rogers paying for Electrolux that was burnt in fire. List, typed, undated, names, ages, occupations, employer, period, wages, particulars and recommendations.
Letter from Public Trustee, Executive Officer, Central Committee, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Public Trust Office, Wellington, to W Harvey, Chairman, Earthquake Relief Committee, Public Trust Office, Napier, dated 2 June 1932.
Copy of Memorandum to Napier, from Head Office, dated 27 May 1932: Assistance for Elderly Unemployed, regarding memorandum of 8 April 1932: schedules of applications and files in connection with applications enclosed; 32 applications received; total payments to date total £758.12.0; Mr H Knowles application declined.
Copy of Memorandum for: the Secretary, Hawke's Bay Rehabilitation Committee, the Treasury, Wellington, dated 27 May 1932: Trust for Elderly Unemployed, request information whether any funding received regarding applications by H Knowles, 73 McGrath Street, and A E P Kennedy, 126 McGrath Street.
List, typed, undated, names, ages, occupations, employer, wages, particulars and recommendations. Three pages.
List, handwritten, undated, names, ages, occupations, employer, wages, pension, assistance, capital, income, health, liabilities. Two pages.
Copy of Memorandum, from Hastings, to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 17 May 1932, regarding memorandum dated 9 April 1932: no applications received.
Copy of Memorandum, from Wairoa to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 17 May 1932, regarding memorandum dated 9 April 1932: applications from H D Bean and G W Harding.
Copy of Memorandum, from Waipukurau to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 11 May 1932, regarding memorandum dated 13 April 1932: no applications received.
Note, Elderly Unemployed, signed, 17 May 1932: Secretary of Returned Soldiers Association met and did not nominate anyone.
Newspaper clipping, Daily Telegraph, 12 May 1932: Unemployment, Meeting of Napier Committee: For Aged Unemployed: Mr Vigor Brown dealing with scheme for assisting those over 55 with loss of employment due to earthquake.
Copy of Memorandum, from Napier to Wairoa, Waipukurau and Hastings regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 9 May 1932: forward applications.
Letter from Minister, Napier Baptist Church, Napier, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 30 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: nominates Mr Bullivant, Mr Hicks, Miss Davidson and Mr Dinwoodie.
Copy of letters from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr F G Bullivant, 29 Macdonald Street; Mr William Hicks, 22 Carlyle Street; Miss I Davidson, 88 Wellesley Road Napier, dated 5 May 1932, regarding Elderly Unemployed Trust, call in at office to provide information regarding application.
Memorandum, from Wairoa to Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 29 April 1932, regarding memorandum dated 13 April 1932: two people nominated for scheme, H D Bean particularly deserving.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to J A Asher, St Paul's Manse, Napier, dated 3 May 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, receipt of letter, Mitchell application received, application forwarded to Mr Fred Freeman.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr Fred Freeman, Latham Street, Napier, dated 26 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, invitation to apply.
Letter from Reverend J A Asher, St Paul's Manse, Napier, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 30 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: nominates Mr W S Mitchell, and Mr Fred Freeman as eligible.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mrs Arber, 5 Hukarere Road, Napier, dated 26 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Secretary, Returned Soliders' Association, Napier, dated 23 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Letter from J B Brocklehurst, Lincoln Road, Napier, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: nominates J Williamson as eligible.
Copy of letter from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr R Patterson, Sale Street, Napier, dated 18 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, invitation to make application.
Letter from Salvation Army, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: receipt of circular, Mr Watty recommended as eligible, who was injured by the quake, buried about 25 feet and had no assistance from Hospital Board.
Copy of letters from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to Mr A L Bailey, Avondale Road, Taradale, dated 18 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Letter from Robert F Kirby, The Church Army, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: receipt of circular, no applicants.
Memorandum from the Registrar of Pensions, to the Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee, dated 14 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed: receipt of circular, no applicants.
Copy of four letters from Secretary Earthquake Relief Committee to twenty six recipients, dated 13 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed with details of scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Memo, from Mr Coad, Napier, to Hastings, Waipukurau and Wairoa, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 2 April 1932: scheme approved, sample letter and form attached.
Memorandum, from Head Office, for Mr Coad, Napier, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Assistance for Elderly Unemployed your memorandum dated 5 April 1932, dated 8 April 1932: scheme approved however it recommended that grants be given rather than allowance due to limited funds.
Memorandum for file, Mr Coad, Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust £2000, dated 5 April 1932: scheme approved by committee 4 April 1932; two applications thus far; anticipated that a large number of applicants will come from Freezing Works; applications receivable up to 30 April 1932; assessments will be made after all applications have been received. Two pages.
Memorandum for file, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund. Trust for Elderly Unemployed, dated 4 April 1932, regarding letter distributed with form specimen attached. Copy of letter, from Secretary, to Social Welfare Committee; Managing Secretary, Napier Hospital; Salvation Army; Church Army; Red Cross Society; Pensions Department, Napier; G F Roach, Hastings; J Vigor Brown, Napier; All Ministers of Religion; dated 4 April 1932, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund. Trust for Elderly Unemployed, regarding £2000 set aside by the Central Earthquake Relief Committee for benefit of elderly unemployed persons who lost permanent positions directly as a result of the earthquake not able to secure further employment, not in receipt of pension, applicable to men and women; will not be advertised in newspaper as it is thought that would induce many persons who have not a legitimate claim to apply. Application form, dated April 1933, unfilled: Application for Assistance by Elderly Unemployed Through Loss of Occupation Caused by Earthquake.
List, names of applicants, undated, three pages.
Memorandum for file, Mr Coad, Napier, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Elderly Unemployed Trust £2000, dated 5 April 1932: scheme approved by committee 4 April 1932; two applications thus far; anticipated that a large number of applicants will come from Freezing Works; applications receivable up to 30 April 1932; assessments will be made after all applications have been received. Two pages.
Memorandum, from Waipukurau to Mr Coad, Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, Minutes of Central Committee's Meeting, dated 1 April 1932: Elderly Unemployed: no case in district under scope of paragraph five.
Quote for printing, Daily Telegraph, dated 4 April 1932.
Application forms, unfilled: Fire Loss Application for Compensation for Furniture, Personal Effects, Lost by Fire Consequent on Earthquake (pink); Application for Assistance, Dependents of Persons Killed or Permanently Injured in Earthquake (yellow); Application for Financial Assistance Not Exceeding £100 For Purpose of Re-Imbursing Owner for Re-Instating Dwelling Damaged by Earthquake (green).
Copy of letter, from Secretary, undated, regarding Hawke's Bay Earthquake Relief Fund. Trust for Elderly Unemployed, regarding £2000 set aside by the Central Earthquake Relief Committee for benefit of elderly unemployed persons who lost permanent positions directly as a result of the earthquake not able to secure further employment, not in receipt of pension, applicable to men and women; will not be advertised in newspaper as it is thought that would induce many persons who have not a legitimate claim to apply. Application form, dated April 1933, unfilled: Application for Assistance by Elderly Unemployed Through Loss of Occupation Caused by Earthquake.
Handwritten note and draft of application form, dated 2 April 1932: £2000 for elderly unemployed who lost their employment directly as a result of quake and who are not eligible for old age pensions not under 55 years.
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Several sheets of paper of varying sizes typed, with handwritten annotations, bound by a folding clip in the top left hand corner. Cardboard covers.
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