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Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2026, 12 August 1920, Page 11

A motor-lorry, loaded with moat, collided with a tramear in Moorhouse Avenue about 0.30 this morning. Tho two vehicles, which were going iu nearly the same direction, met at an angle. The tramear was struck near the middle of one side, the step and some of the woodwork above being damaged, while carcases of meat, protruded into the intori jr. The lorry had a wheel broken. Some time ago a Roll of Honour Guild was formed by the good folk of Broekcuhurst, limits., for the purpose of keeping in order (he graves of the New Zealand soldiers buried in the churchyard there. .Sir Thomas Mackenzie accepted the presidency of the guild, of which the vicar of Brockoiihurst., Rev. 0. Hope (iill. M.A.. is warden. In a letter to Colonel I'. ('. I'Vnwick, N.Z.M.C., Mrs C M. Salwey, who arts as lady gardener, stales thai the guild men," she adds, ''have left behind I hem such a good name —they earned love, respect, and a kindly remembrance from nil who ciimc to know them during their sojourn among us. It has occurred to me that if guilds could be formed in other centres where hospitals were organised, this might save many cemeteries from neglect, and the Governments of other countries an immense amount of labour, organisation and outlay. I 11 in intending to print a news leaflet, in which to set out this scheme. The work of the members of the guild is varied and useful, and is an expression of gratitude, admiration, and affection for the glorious dead who have given their lives for us all."