Churchill’s Message To Oldest Colony
(Rec. 2 p.m.) RUGBY, May 26. Newfoundland, which begins a recruiting week today, received the following message from Mr. Churchill: “The people of Newfoundland, with .a long history of hardships sui’mounted and their proud attachment to the island on which; their ancestors founded the oldest British overseas territory, have already made a magnificent contribution in the war.
“The task of- overcoming oppression and the deadly threat to our civilisation calls for the utmost endeavour from all and I am glad to learn that still greater efforts are being made in Newfoundland.
“I wish them every success. With this spirit we shall not fail to achieve final victory of right and freedom on which our hearts are set.”
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Northern Advocate, 27 May 1941, Page 5
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