DAWN SERVICE ON ANZAC DAY
PART OF CHRISTCHURCH COMMEMORATION
A memorial service at dawn; will be held in Christchurch next Anzac Day. This had been decided,by Christchurch members of the Australian Returned Soldiers’ Association after discussing the proposal with representatives of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association. Returned men from all branches of the service will be invited, to attend. ’ . ’
According to the president- of the Australian.Returned Soldiers’ Association (Mr L. E. Vernazoni), the representatives ’ of the Christchurch 'Returned Soldiers’ Association stated that owing to their usual big service being held later in the day, they would not take an official part in the service, but they would co-operate, in every way possible. The proposed dawn service was not intended to interfere in any way with the later service, and the members of his association were expected to attend the parade later in the day. ' ' - V.
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Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22656, 10 March 1939, Page 11
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