GERMAN APPLIES
Membership oL R.S.A.
By Telezraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, September 11. The Christchurch Returned Spldiers’ Association has received a letter from a branch association stating that a German who had fought for his country against the Allies In the Great War desired membership. AVhat were obey to do?
The Christchurch secretary replied that there was no provision for mem bership for an enemy ex-soldier, but it was within the power of the branch to make the. German ex-soldier an honorary member, the only consideration being his personal character and similar considerations.
The action was approved,- the chairman, the Rev. F. T. Read, saying that be believed in the principle of extending friendship to ex-enemies.
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Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 297, 12 September 1934, Page 8
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114GERMAN APPLIES Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 297, 12 September 1934, Page 8
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