THE FIRST ISSUE

Papakura Parade, 15 February 1944, Page 1

THE FIRST ISSUE

This is the 'first issue of the 1 . AKURA PARADE, a publication which should, both give pleasure ' a-V-j - provide amusement for many, The recording of the lit tie events that mostly'make up Camp life will provide mental exercise; for those who -< ( .«-h later On - or ■ even now « to-develop or. try out their journal is tic' talents* That alone may make the 1 .gads worth tfnile s but it is pleasing to know that Heo-jur is to be eri-' ; goutaged ; . The. retention of a sense of humour amdung ' soldiers ~ Jen Base Wallahs - is often the one thing that saves them f trouble -or even sometimes catastrophe! < The Camp is well off in its many appointments and conveniences but the publication of a Camp newspaper* written preferably in lighter vein., is very accept- ’ able© in any event we should all encourage ■ any rms bright idea that serves any useful purpose or tends■ to infuse fresh interest-in Our 11 ■• ./I-.'- •-.'' • : 1 ( On behalf of all ranks in the Camp X welcome rhe i PAPAKURA PARADE 1 and wish the Editor and. his assoc- J -utes as well as the publication every success and i tor the latter a life as long as the Camp* ' - f I

KK, TURNS ULL: Lt*Co 17 - ; CAMP COMLiANUANT ’7 r