OLD CONTEMPTIBLES
N.Z. COLOURS CONSECRATED [ Per Press Association. ] AUCKLAND, April 8. The colours in New Zealand of the Old Contemptibles’ Association were consecrated by the Primate, Archbishop Averill, in St. Matthew’s Church this afternoon. The. Governor-General was present, and after the service he inspected a parade of Alons veterans outside the church. Prior to the service members of the Auckland branch of tho Old Contemptibles, which is the headquarters branch, assembled on the wharf in company with other ex-servicemen’s units, and to the music of bands marched to the c h u r c h.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 83, 9 April 1934, Page 7
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95OLD CONTEMPTIBLES Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 83, 9 April 1934, Page 7
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