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Tuesday, September 5, 1972
There is recognition of the fact that the collapse of Kotewall
Court did affect seriously the financial position of some of the survivors.
"For this reason, ++ says Mr. Taau, "all applications are investigated
and considered on their merits.
Some delay in payments has resulted from
the long time it has taken to remove the dead from the debris."
At the end of August, accounts showed that $17,138,640.57 had
been donated to the Fund from members of the public. Expenditure amounted
to $9,566,833, with $2 million held in reserve in rehabilitation and orphans'
funds, and $1,000,000 earmarked for use in delayed payments.
A rough balance of about $4.4 million may be available for ultimate
disposal, and the Fund's management committee is considering legislation
to permit it to carry the money forward for use among victims of future
disasters.
CAMP FOR YOUNG DELINQUENTS
About 100 residents of the Castle Peak Boys' Home moved into the
Junk Bay Youth Camp today (September 5) for a three-day holiday.
The boys will take part in carnivals, variety shows, group discussions,
barbecues, swimming and hiking. Highlights of the activities will be a
Scout Parade and an Athletic Meet.
The camp is a part of the summer programme of the Castle Peak Boys'
Home, and is designed to explore the needs of the youths and to promote mutual
understanding.
A Government spokesman said that these activities will help to
"cultivate the social adjustment of the young delinquents."
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