Tho Hon. A. 11. Myers (Minister of Monitions) has sent the following let- ; tor to the president of the "Wellington Football Association (Mr C. P. Skc-r----rett) :■ —"I am in receipt of your ]ett_. written on behalf of tho 'A elimgtou Football Association. In reply, permit me to enclose herewith n. cheque for two guineas as a small donation towards the funds being raised to adjust the financial position. Organisations such as the Association, whos» purpose is the maintenance of healthful outdoor sport, I venture to say, are entitled to every support and encouragement in tho important national -.vork they aro carrying on, not only ot fitting" our youn<: men for the gans they may have to fill in the fighting-Gne, but also of assisting to preserve a cheery, normal tone throughout the community during the war period by keeping up a high standard of health in the adherents to their clubs and societies." ..
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16257, 6 July 1918, Page 5
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