A PATRIOTIC FARMER
r * . 1 'AN EXAMPLE TO OTHERS. ■ By Telegraph.—Press Association. - Hastings, January' 31'.; It is doubtful whether a finer example of patriotism and voluntary sacrifice could be found than is manifested' in the following letter published in the "Tribune" to-day:—"l enlisted,, was accepted, and passed the doctor as absolutely fit, but was notified to-day that' my application to enter the n.c.o. camp had been rejected through my being born eighteen months too soon. Being now deprived of the pumd "distinction of fighting for King and country, I ask your acceptance of a chequo for £250, which I'-trust will be of some ossistance 'to, the brave boys nobly fighting on our febalf." The letter is from F. M. Nelson, farmer, AYhakamarumaru.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2683, 1 February 1916, Page 6
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122A PATRIOTIC FARMER Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2683, 1 February 1916, Page 6
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