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General Godley’s Thanks (p’rom "The Dominion,” Sept. 26, 1914.) The following is a copy, of a letter which has 'been received by the ptesulent of the Wellington Chamber ot Commerce, Mr. C IV. Jones, from Major-General Godleyi whose duty it has been to institute in New Zealand the system of universal military training“ Dear Str, Before leaving the Dominion in command of the Expeditionary Force, I wish i to let vou know how very much the military authorities appreciate the assistance which we have received, during the past four years from lite business community of the Dominion, in starting a scheme ot universal training. It is in great measure because of the support and backng which we have received from the business community that the dispatch of the fine body of men which goes to represent the Dominion in the Expeditionary Force Ims been rendered possible.—-Believe me, vours very truly, Alex. Goclley, MajorGeneral, Commanding New Zealand Forces.” » s #
"England’s Watching,” is the title of one of the latest patriotic songs to hand, the words and music of which were written and composed by Miss Joye Eggers, 11 young Wellington womun, still in her early ’teens. For so young an aspirant, the song is interesting, and the melody has a pleasant swing.
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Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 307, 25 September 1939, Page 8
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21425 YEARS AGO Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 307, 25 September 1939, Page 8
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