ANZAC DAY.
IDS. A. ATTITK I■)!•'. I)KXKDIX. done 17. In view of recent criticism of the idea of observing the actual anniversary of Anzue Day instead of commemorating the famous landing on the nearest Sunday, the opinion ol the Returned Soldiers’ Association. as expressed in the annua! report submitted to the Dominion Confluence, is ol interest. "It seems. ’’ states the report, "that there are some people in New Zealand who object to the strict ol> ervanco ot this day. and who would prefer that the nearest Sunday to the date he tailed Amae Day. ’I here I ore this organisation must he instrument;:! in defeating every movement which aims at nnv alteration of the existing legisla-
"Revievving the hole day; oi the year, one unfortunately is limed to the conclusion that the only one whi'-h appears to command its full respect is Anzae Day. Tic reason is that tlm legislation is concise, and easily understood and enforced. Amusements, sports, picnics, and other outings take place on Christmas Day and on (mod Friday, and in keeping with this attitude the picture pruprietor.s in Auckland recently decided to arrange suitable prnnagana and to prepare a petition to have Anxae Day observed 0:1 the nearest Sunday. "This movement demands the strongest opposition. An/.ae Day is one day out of the Tin in the year which the New Zealand public is asked to dedicate as an everlasting memorial to men of the Dritish Kmpire. itu ludiu.g 17. C ft) New Zealanders wlm gave their lives dolin ' the war. It is the only day of the year, other iliai. Sunday:;, upon which moving picture theatres must close, and evidently Some oi the controlling bodies begrudge the day because of the loss of a day’s takings. "Keeling of sentiment ami gratitude .seem to have deserted certain section- ol tic people, when such movements a the Auckland ole are suppoited. and il remain-; for the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association. renresvut ing our ih ad (onue.des
t . sec that D o,a ieeiilig.s are revived. Dim; the hnv is not altered in one
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Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1925, Page 4
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345ANZAC DAY. Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1925, Page 4
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