GIFTS OF INSTRUMENTS.
EXCELLENT RESPONSE. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON. Sept. 17. “The response to the recent appeal for binoculars, telescopes and prismatic compasses has been most satisfactory, and I wish again to thank all who have so generously responded,” said Hon. F. Jones (Minister of Defence), in a statement to-day. ’
“As I stated in launching the appeal, it lias not been possible for us to obtain these essential instruments, overseas, and those now received are a welcome addition, to the equipment of our forces. Returns are still coming to hand, but so far we have received 483 pairs of binoculars, 125 telescopes, “and 101 prismatic compasses. In addition, sundry items such as barometers, map cases, message case-holders, teleScope tripods, dial sights, and many others have been received. These will also prove valuable.”
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 248, 17 September 1940, Page 6
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