RAIDS IN ENGLAND

Grey River Argus, 20 August 1942, Page 6

RAIDS IN ENGLAND

RUGBY, Aug. 18During to-day there has been slight .enemy activity ovei' the coastal areas of South-eastern England. Damage was slight, and a small number of casualties have been reported.

To-day, is the first anniversary of the formation of the National Fire Service. The King sent the following message to all ranks of the Service: “I desire to express my appreciation of the splendid work which you have accomplished. I have followed with keen interest the progress of the Service since 'the inauguration, and it has been very gratifying to learn of the success with which it has operated in meeting recent enemy attacks. This augurs well for the future, when the fuller fruits of organisation will have been reaped. 1 know you are determined to bring the defence of this country against nre to the highest pitch of efficiency, and I am confident you will spare no effort 'to this end. Whatever tasks and dangers lie ahead, and they may well be heavy, the firemen and' firewomen of this country will, I know, meet them with courage a‘nd devotion, which has been long a tradition of lire brigades,, both volunteers and professional.”