R.N.Z.A.F. IN PACIFIC AREA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 79, 16 August 1944, Page 4

R.N.Z.A.F. IN PACIFIC AREA

GOOD WORK Or PATRIOTIC FUND Wellington. Aug. 15. “In carrying out my duties t have travelled many thousands of miles, con* stantly visiting various stations and units and I can say with complete confidence that the Board is doing everything possible to provide welfare and service second to none in the Pacific,” states Flight-Lieutenant Herbert, National Patriotic Fund Board Commissioner to the R.N.Z.A.F. Number O.ie Islands' Ordup. Appended to the report is a long list of articles distributed, including musical instruments for orchestras, projectors for picture shows, furnishings and consumable goods, goods for recreation huts, books, newspapers, etc., sports equipment, indoor games, trophies for athletic contests ahd gift, parcels. He pays a tribute to the service being giveh by padres and Y.M.C.A. secretaries and to the co-operation from Air Force personnel. In June approximately 30,000 lbs of equipment, including gift parcels, was flown forward to Bou« gainville. The report refers to the establishment for the Air Force of a chain of iome 14 recreation huts extending from the base depot to the most northerly unit. He mentions that he is arranging for the erection Of recreation huts for certain New Zealand naval personnel. These will bo equipped and maintained by the, Board and a similar service will be available as that now being provided for the Air Force.—P.A