CAMP SPORTS GEAR
new system opposed Criticism of proposals to change the method of authorising supplies of sports gear lor use in military camps was passed at a meeting of the Auckland .Metropolitan Patriotic Committee this week. A report received from the sports sub-committee stated members were unanimous that the system which liad been in operation in Auckland had given complete satisfaction. It recommended that this should not be disturbed and had authorised its chairman, Air. K. Hush, to discuss the matter with the authorities in Wellington. The chairman, Mr. .J. A. C. Allum, said the committee, which comprised competent and experienced sportsmen, had functioned exceedingly well. It was now proposed that it should prepare its recommendations and pass them to the Army authorities, which in turn would seiid them to the National Patriotic Council. "If they are approved they are sent back to us and we are privileged to make payment," lie added. "This committee is not going to be put in the position of ollice boys to satisfy anyone." It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the chairman and the chairman of the committee.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24085, 2 October 1941, Page 14
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