ANZAC WAR FUND IN U.S.

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23130, 20 September 1940, Page 4

ANZAC WAR FUND IN U.S.

HELP FOR NEW ZEALAND SOLDIERS

(mess association telegram.) . AUCKLAND, September 19. “We are glad as a committee to be able to do something for New Zealand,” writes Mr Alfred H. Benjamin, a member of the Anzac War Fund Relief Committee, New York, tp Mr R. S. Little, Auckland, a business friend. “Since writing to you, the Ethyl Gasoline Company has given 1000 dollars to the fund, and several other contributions have been made. I recently received a letter from members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in London asking for cigarettes. I have recommended 50,000 to be shipped immediately- They also ask if we can send an ambulance for the New Zealand No. 1 General Hospital. We are doing our utmost to comply at the earliest possible moment. “As you can quite realise, Americans are behind the British, as well as the Australian and New Zealand soldiers wherever they may be, and I think it is only a matter of' time when the British will win, but sacrifices are going to be tremendous. “Mr R. S. Forsyth writes to me from London to say that the Royal Air Force is miles ahead of the Germans in efficiency, although numerically the Germans are in the lead. We are all working for the cause, and if the men are willing to give their blood we should give support in every possible way. We have a bigger job on our hands here than in 1914, because the people to-day haven’t got the money they had then. It was much easier then to get a thousand dollars than 20 dollars now.

“However, you can tell the people of New Zealand that the United States is 100 per cent, behind Britain, and we think that were it not for the election here we would give a great deal more than we are doing now.”

CUSTODY OF CHILD

APPEAL DISMISSED

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) , WELLINGTON, September 19. The Court of Appeal to-day dismissed the appeal by Eliza Janet Noone, of Dunedin, from an order made by Mr Justice Kennedy at Dunedin on July 22, 1940. granting the custody of her son; George Frederick Noone, to her husband,. Frederick JNoone, formerly of ■ffiaikouaiti, farmer, but now of Dunedin.

Expressing the opinion that the appeal should be dismissed- the Chief Justice (the Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Myers) said Mr Justice Kennedy had an opportunity of seeing and hearing both parties, and also the children. That was an important factor which the Court should not overlook. It was not suggested by the appellant that Mr Justice Kennedy acted on some .mistaken view of the law and, indeed, it was clear that the view of the law on which Mr Justice Kennedy acted was correct. He could see no reason for suggesting that the order giving custody to the father was made in error, or for. varying it. Mr Justice Blair and Mr Justice Northcroft agreed, and the appeal was accordingly dismissed.

WINCHESTER BASKETBALL CLUB BALL

.The annual ball of the Winchester Basketball Club was largely attended. During the evening opportunity was taken 4o present the shield won by the second grade team. Mr B. Trumper in handing the shield over to the captain of the team congratulated it on its meritorious win. Mr Trumper paid a tribute to Mr R. Armstrong (president), who had done good work in coaching the members of the club. Mr Armstrong thanked all those who had helped to make the dance a success. Monte Carlos were won by Mr H. Andrews and Miss T. Maxwell and Mr M. Keeley and partner. Extras were played by Miss E. Trumper and Mr G. F. Coochey. Mr W. J. Jackson was master of ceremonies.

For the currency of the war, the Plumbers’ Board of New Zealand will have power to waive requirements regarding the amount of time to be served at the plumbing trade by young men wishing to qualify for registration before proceeding overseas with the New Zealand forces. This provision is contained, in an amendment to the Plumbers’ Regulations, 1931, published in the Gazette last night, and the board in making it aims in this way to assist as much as possible young men of the plumbing trade who are going overseas with the forces.—Press Association. ■•' ✓