NATIONAL DAY
CZECHOSLOVAKIA REMEMBERS
One of the first countries to be over-run by the Nazis, Czechoslovakia, who is among the staunchest of our Allies, celebrates her National Day to-day. The Republic was proclaimed on October 28, 1918, and 24 years after, the country is again flgntlng for her freedom. Special functions organised by the Czechoslovak Association and the Society of Friends of Czechoslovakia, are being held in Auckland this afternoon to mark the anniversary of their Independence Day. The official function is taking place at the Central Hotel at 4.30 p.m., where the Czechoslovak Consul, Mr, R. M. Algie, is receiving the Mayor, Mr. J. A. C. Allum, consular representatives of other countries and friends of the republic.
This evening, an informal gathering will be held in the Lewis Eady Hall, when official representatives, including the Slavonic Council, will attend. Czechoslovak dancing and music will be featured, also a number of speeches, it is expected !w?i i? kirge number of guests, fvM LTHHe? e Ma - vor nmi representa--11 U1 L arm ed forces of the United Nations will be present.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 255, 28 October 1942, Page 4
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