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He also referred to increasing standards and costs of living
which necessitated an upward revision of relief payments, which in turn
resulted in expanding the commitment of the Fund.
In his view, the extensive and expensive devastation caused by
Last year's Typhoon Rose made it essential for funds in very large amounts
to be immediately available.
"After very careful consideration," Mr. Rowe said, "the Government
has now accepted my recommendation that the Community Relief Trust Fund
shall in future be financed as and when required direct from Government
revenue,"
In consequence, while public donations would continue at all times
to be welcomed, it would in future be neither necessary nor appropriate to
make public appeals for funds.
The official efforts of a Fund Raising Committee in the changed
financial situation would no longer need to be provided.
Mr. Rowe recalled that in the past it had been a great relief to
him to know that a Fund Raising Committee of high calibre had always been
ready to move into action when required, and he thanked members for their
willingness to serve the public on that committee.
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