N.Z. Trees As Memorial On Crete
, * AUCKLAND, Mafct li. With the view of pro^idihg $ inemorial to New Zealand soldie'fa who were killed in tlrete ffiiiffng, tiie1 , Second World War, the Auckland City Council will make consignments of pohutukawa, kowliai and kauri seeds available to tlie Greek Government for pianting oh the • islarid. The seeds will be sent t>y air in the near future on behalf of the people of Auckland who ' have been invited to contribute to the consigiiments. y The gift was officially accepted oh behalf of the Greek Governmeht, by the Consul Generai for Greecb, Mr, M. E. Vrisakis, -whose headquarters are in Sydney aud who is at present visiting Auckland. He said the c'oiiricil's offer was greatly appreciated hecause it was felt that where there was solidarity and kindness there was security.
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Chronicle (Levin), 12 March 1949, Page 5
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135N.Z. Trees As Memorial On Crete Chronicle (Levin), 12 March 1949, Page 5
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