N.M.R. REUNION
The National Military Reserve, 12th Company, held its annual reunion in the Orange, flail on Friday evening. Over 80 ex member,! of the company were present, and Air J. M. Gordon presided. A strong committee was formed to function in the interests of members and their dependants in case of need. Captain J. Ryan and Captain K. Chamberlain were admitted as honorary members, and the latter, in a very interesting address, traced the National Reserve through its formation, mobilisation and demobilisation. Musical items were given by Captain If. Pierard, Messrs H. Medway. S. A. Darby. V. Nicholson, and L. Wood. Toasts were proposed by Messrs M. Abraham, J. Grant, and P. Flood, and responded to by Messrs L. Milward, J. McDavitt, and S. Darby. The attachment held for the National Reserve was evinced by those present, tho majority of whom arc returned servicemen of the last war, and reminiscences, songs and stories wore enjoyed.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 10, 9 December 1944, Page 8
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156N.M.R. REUNION Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 10, 9 December 1944, Page 8
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