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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18566, 26 November 1923, Page 5

AUCKLAND | _ ajar «•■ Jag ils» \1 SO BH §9 98 (CITY AND SUBURBS). THE CITIZENS' COMMITTEE formed for the pur- the thousands of their fellow-citizens who have not been j? pose of raising the above Fund have decided that the Fund is approached and consequently have not hitherto had an oppor- ;{ i sufficiently advanced to warrant a final appeal being made to tunity of making their contributions and exercising their . 1 you to provide the balance of £50,000 now required. generous instincts. '- ij For your information and serious consideration they now REASONS FOR YOUR GIFTS I place before you particulars respecting the project, its nature ,«,««. i , c , j • @ ; and design, what has so far been and what is.expected to be As to the War Memorial feature of the design- || achieved, and the reasons which should actuate you all in It is your sacred duty and also your privilege to erect a permanent |: making liberal contributions to the Fund. memorial in memory of those who laid down their lives in the m late War, and in gratitude for those who fought in protection If PROJECT — Citizens in conference some three years , of the liberty and benefits we all enjoy ;at the present time. The l vAU^^ ago decided that it was their duty to erect a Memorial worthy War Memorial feature of the Design is noble in its conception, "I of the City to perpetuate the memory of our brave Soldiers who and soul inspiring. ,% : made the greatsacrifice in the late War and to signify their As to the Museum featuregratitude to those who fought for the liberties which they „ (< . , . enjoyed. As at the time a new Museum was required owing An opportunity is afforded you as citizens of putting into to the present one being inadequate to meet the growth of practical shape evidence of your desire to give expression to : V ig Auckland, it was decided to add to the Memorial a Museum your civic duties and responsibilities to the City, the progress .>.-.. building, it being considered that the two combined would of which has materially helped in the prosperity which you ; - <: 1 furnish a noble and worthy Memorial. have in the past enjoyed. A unique opportunity * afforded _ ; g ; 1 to each citizen of giving full play to his generosity by providing ■• is | -....._ ti a . , £ , ii/i -l »• for posterity a Museum worthy of the City, and so furnishing " •'' '/'' , -"* • I FUND— Amount required for the Memorial was . esti- tznsUt evidence to those who come after us that we in our I mated at £200,000 and this sum was fixed as the amount generation were not unmindful of our civic responsibilities. ' j 1 to be raised. II »iuATUAeR»M nnMP AND ftCHIEVED- THE CITIZENS' COMMITTEE have erected a Cenotaph in .1 WHAT HAS BEEN DONE AND ACHIEVED— - Victoria Street where willing helpers will be present during this § The City Council has set aside a site on the Domain Hill tor week tQ g . ye •| n fo raiatioll respecting the project to all citizens. > ; 9 the Memorial Building, the design of the Building has been A ban q{ coectors wil i ma ke a personal call on every house- , 1 approved and the Citizens Committee have by personal canvass holdef dur}ng foowing wee k or his 0 her contributions. : ' r • i of public Institutions, and of about 350 private firms and Citizens can materially help the collectors by having their con- J 9 Citizens, raised a sum (with accrued interest) ot i. 15U.UUU as tributions ready for them. To facilitate the work of collectors j 9 appears in a list of contributors published in the press to-day. citizens may bring during next week their free-will offerings 9 to the Cenotaph. 9 WHAT IS TO BE FOUND AND ACHIEVED — «*. „ , ~ S .'> . i. , j. <• I A sum of £50,000 is now required and the Citizens' Co- The Citizens' Committee realising the sacred + and inspiring 9 mittee, in view of the success which has so far marked their nature of the project have decided not to resort to the means I efforts, confidently feel that this is not too much to expect from of raffles etc. for the purpose of raising the required funds. 1 CITIZENS REFLECT and seriously consider what shall foe the MEASURE OF 1 YOUR TRIBUTE TO THIS NOBLE AND INSPIRING MOVEMENT and of your 1 Civic pride In our City. Let your contribution toe one involving self denial and 1 sacrifice. You may spread your donations if you so desire over a period of I three years toy signing a promise card which will toe furnished on application. I This will probably enable you to contribute more than you could otherwise do. = I IF THE SPIRIT OF THE MOVEMENT ENTERS INTO YOUR HEARTS SUCCESS IS ASSURED I 1 I BBS !■ m ■■ ■ ■ m H ■ ■ D ESB ■ Ml Town Hall, Auckland, — > May ° r ' Chairaian ? I t. -,/t. i a ~* .' """ Citizens' War Memorial Committee j[ November 26th, 1923. /T v ; __■ „.., * -J|fl