TO GIVE SPITFIRES

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3764, 30 September 1940, Page 3

TO GIVE SPITFIRES

N.Z. BOWLER'S SUGGESTION PROPOSAL OF 6D. A WEEK That a Spitfire fighter aeroplane be given by the bowlers of New Zealand to the Royal Air Force was suggested by Mr R. E. McNish in a proposal put before the Christchurch Bowling Centre. Mr McNish said many appeals were being made, but he felt this was a cause which was admirably suited to be sponsored by the New Zealand Bowling Association, members of which were mostly above military age, yet were eager tomake some tangible contribution ta the national war effort. Another proposal was that a levy of 2/- a member be made, the proceeds to be given to the Patriotic Fund. One delegate suggested ft contribution of 6d a head each week. All these proposals were rejected because it was considered that as many bowlers were retired men or farmers on whom many other demands were made, they could not afford any 'further definite gift in the meantime. The matter was left to the clubs, many of whom, it was stated, had already made donaMons, including £SO from the Riccarton Racecourse Club. It was agreed that a gift of £25 '•a made to the Government from Centre.