HEALTH CAMPS

Waikato Independent, Volume XLIV, Issue 1189, 5 October 1945, Page 3

HEALTH CAMPS

FUNDS FROM STAMP SALES POOR CAMBRIDGE RESPONSE When we inquired at the local Post Office counter on Wednesday afternoon as to the local response so far in the current Health Stamp campaign we were informed that not many stamps had been sold. Also, the response in connection with first day covers on Monday last was disappointing. What must be a record for the Dominion, however, was the experience of the little Post Office at Waharoa postal district. At 9.10 a.m. on Monday, exactly 10 minutes after the campaign opened, Waharoa.had got its quota of £6O. The postmaster at Waharoa is G. Watson, and he must have been very pleased at the result of obvious good organisation. At the time of writing the Cambridge quota had not then been allotted, but whatever it is Waharoa has certainly set us a fine example. The Hamilton post office district is aiming at a target of £6OOO. Last year Cambridge had a quota of about £3OO and raised about £260.

When Her Excellency, Lady Newall spoke on the national health stamp campaign on Sunday night she mentioned that such camps in New Zealand were places, well .ntuated in country districts, with fresh air, a balanced diet and sufficient rest and exercise under good supervision. Five, permanent camps and one part-time had already been established.. Although parents might not visit their own children, Lady Newail advised all stamp users to make a point of visiting these communities. Referring to the camp helpers, she asked in what better way could girls and young women leaving war service, spend four weeks than by volunteering for the various jobs of the camps.

Most of us in these parts are well aware of the good work that is done among needy children of the Waikato at the Port Waikato Health Camp. The purchase of Health Stamps is a very simple and easy way for the people to assist a very worthy cause. To the rank and file we would urge upon them now to buy a few Health Stamps. An extra penny stamp on a letter is so very little, but it does mean so much in the aggregate result. To the business-people we would urge them, too, to buy a few stamps for their parcels, etc.

The postmaster advises us that some first day covers are still left, so if you are a collector of stamps, and have not already availed yourself of this opportunity, do so now.