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Allegations
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IN recent days I was
distressed to see in the news reported abuse in Salvation Army homes both
here in New Zealand and Australia. The Whatman Boys' Home
in Masterton was one home specifically mentioned. My older brother, now
in his 70s, was cared for in that home, but he never heard of or experienced
any abuse in the 10 years he was there. I myself, with my three
sisters, was in the care of the Salvation Army Girls' Home in Wellington. We were there for all
our school days and have very happy memories of the care we received. The staff were
extremely kind, and on Sunday, if it was too wet to walk the 20 min-utes to
the church service, we were all given breakfast in bed. No small feat for the
staff looking after 30 or more children. Now in my 69th year, I
look back on those years and am very grateful for the love and care we were
given there. |
