CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 179, 24 April 1919, Page 9

CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

WELCOMES SIX A2-JZACS. Tho following is a copy of* resolution No. 16,540 (now scries) adopted by the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, on February 2G Inst, oiv the occasion of the visit of six Australians.who were returning to Australia, via America!— Whereas, San Francisco and its Board of Supervisors hove been greatly honoured to-day by a visit from Sergeant-lfajor George leats, D.C.M., Sergeant ' George M'Crohnn,.Jl.M. and bur.. SergenntCyril Dunstan,>Gunner Jack Phillips, Gun'r.er L. W. Robinson, Gunner Fred. Thomas, soldiers of Australia, heroic survivors of tho original A.nzacs, whose terrible sufferings and.feacrih'ces in Iho ill-fated Gallipoli campaign and whose distinguished services. later in war-torn Franco challenges our utmost admiration ami sympathy; Resolved, that wo extend to our distinguished visitors our most heartfelt sentiments of gratitude and affection for the noble part they played in the great struggle for democracy and freedom, assuring them that tho bond of unity evoked by tho common ideals and aspiration of tlie neighbouring Commonwealth .of Australia and tho Jjepublic of .the United States and irrevocably sealed 'by the mutual sacrifices of tho brave soldiers of both countries, shall last as long as time shall last, and' shall continue to grow in mutual understanding, sympathy, and admiration. Resolved further, that a copy of , tins resolution bo spread on tho minutes of the board and' a copy presented to en oh of (he soldiers mentioned. Adopted: Board of Runervisors, San Francisco. February 21. 11)19. Ayes: Supervisors Brandon, Deney, Gallagher, Hayden. Ililmer. Hynes, KorticV. Lnliiiney, M'Leran, lM'Sheehy, Stulviliill. Nelson. Power, Sclimitz'; Snlir, WoMv Wolfe. Absent: Supervisor Monies.—-T. S. Duimig.in, clerk. Approve<l, San 'Francisco, Fobrunry 26, 1919: James Rolph, jun., Mayor."