CORRESPONDENTS' VIEWS
NO CHRISTMAS LEAVE
(To the Editor)
The Minister of Defence has announced that arrangements are being made for troops in New Zealand to have Christmas leace—and we may be sure that the prospect is hailed with pleasure by all who win benefit. But let us not forget that there will be many who will not benefit. The men of our coastal garrisons cannot depart en masse for Christmas leave. Their leave will be given "as duties permit." Their posts must always be manned. Do people realise that they have been manned continuously, day and night, ever since war was declared? Do people realise w r hy this has been so, and why it must continue to be so, even at Christmas and every other time when other people are free to enjoy themselves in any way they choose? It is not exciting work, ft can be very boring; but it's work that has to be done in the interest* of all of us. This letter is to suggest to all that they should mis.; no opportunity of helping, in some way, to brighten the Christmas period for the men in the forts and coastal garrisons. By remaining on duty they help to make our own Christmas more secure, and we shouldn't forget it. —EX-A.-A.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 281, 27 November 1941, Page 6
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