"DOWN UNDER CLUB' ,
N.Z. AIRMEN IX CANADA
IP. A.) WELLINGTON, Monday. During his visit to the United States on behalf of the Government, the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, in his capacity as a member of the Rational Patriotic Fund Board has been able to go into the question of amenities available for New Zealand airmen in training in Canada. A report on this subject has been received by the board from Mr. Coates. Air g. A. Hayden, secretary of the board, stated to-day that Mr? Coates advisedl that a club called the Down I nder Club had been established for the benefit of Australian and New Zealand airmen in one of the Canadian towns through which all New Zea landers passed. The expenses of the club would be met proportionately from Australia and New Zea--13. n ci.
"New Zealand's share." Mr. Havden added, "will be paid bv the Th- Patriotic Fund Board Iniough the provision of institutions ot this kind meeting piaces and other facilities arc provided that are welcome to men on leave. There is his further important consideration, that they enable the board to cater ch'ief aim " U aS a Wh ° le, which is our
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 165, 15 July 1941, Page 4
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