GIFTS TO TREASURY
PENNIES TO HEIRLOOMS POIGNANT OFFERINGS [LONDON, (Nov. 30. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir ffohn Simon, has received many voluntary contributions, including pennies, large cheques and jewellery. . A foreigner called at the .Treasury and handed over an heirloom pearl necklace. He asked for a formal receipt in order to prove to his family that the -gift had been made in a good cause. Another anonymously sent an engagement ring asking for acceptance “as a peace offering.” Two elderly women subscribed five sovereigns “for our beloved country.” A South African gave £25 because his furloughs in England had 'been very happy, and was at present travelling on the sea, thanks to the British Navy. A foreigner contributed money with the question: “May I help your lovely country?”
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20128, 23 December 1939, Page 12
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129GIFTS TO TREASURY Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20128, 23 December 1939, Page 12
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