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Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 43, 20 February 1942, Page 8

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Petone Red Cross Awards.

An enjoyable party was held recently in Petone, the occasion being the presentation of certificates and medallions won by members of the Petone sub-centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society at classes held during 1941. The function was an afternoon; one, and took the form of a musicale. Mrs. Alma Millward arranged the programme, and with her was associated Mrs. Isobel Halligan. Items by both these people and by the Petone Ladies' Choir were enjoyed. Misses Cooper and Robertshawe (of Red Cross Headquarters) were present, Miss Cooper presenting: the certificates and medallions Later, in a short spejech, she congratulated the Petone sub-centre on the work done during'-1941 and pointed out the value of the work to the. communjity. Sheaves of flowers werp presented, and afternoon tea was served by the voluntary aid's. Miramar Townswomen. Members of the Dominion Fedcrinon of Townswomen, Miramar, held their first meeting of the year in St. Aidan's Hall, i Miramar Avenue, recently. Mrs. Dick (E.P.S.); gave a very instructive talk on emergency measures »which should be taken in the event of enemy action or a major earthquake Mrs. Bingley appealed.for Plunket aids for the district and invited all ladies who desired to do so to attend lectures to be given by Miss Samson in the Plunket Rooms, Kent Terrace. Mrs. Satherley was the soloist for the afternoon. Mrs. Walter, presided-and Mrs. Lookman ' and -'• Mrs. ••*- Hanna were the hostesses. /