Back Home — and Away

On Our Job, Issue 6, 1 February 1944, Page 3

Back Home — and Away

fpHE recent arrival home of a couple A of our workmates from the Middle East has reminded us that we have been slipping somewhat in keeping you up to date with recent arrivals and departures, so we will see what we can do to amend this by giving you some dope on the subject. The two to come home on furlough with the second furlough party were A. H. McGuire and J. G. Patterson. Talking to Archie McGuire in the Majestic Theatre recently, he told us the usual thing, that he was very glad to be home again and was looking forward to a good rest for a while. Home on furlough from the Islands are T. P. Troy, A. G. Still, C. N. Wallis and S. L. Tremain, the latter two being in the R.N.Z.A.F. We have also received word that A. A. McLean is coming home, but so far we have received no confirmation, especially the one we are waiting for, to actually see him again. We don't know if these chaps are going to take the place of the above or not, but recent departures overseas include A. J. Birchfield, W. V. Briggs, W. H. East, R. L. french, A. Hammond, W. G. Jamieson and A. H. Robinson. When we say “recent departures’’ we mean that they are recent as far as we are concerned, for although several have been away some time it is only lately that we have been able to obtain their address. What we will have to say about that is for their ears only. Another recent departure was Chris. Gosse, who has been home on furlough for some time. What’s that, you want to know where they all went? Well, we don’t think we will be giving away any secrets to say that Robinson was the only one to go to the Islands. As soon as we can find the time to spare, we have our annual meeting coming off next month and are rather busy just at present, we will give you another of those lists showing you where all the lads are stationed, well, near enough, just at present. Until then, we wish all those who have gone away the very best of luck from their workmates here at home. “Time-tables.” List of times, arrivals and departures that the public expect you to memorise to save them the necessity of paying threepence for a copy.