Medical Unit for Spain
SUPPORT BEING ORGANISED FROM PALMERSTON NORTH A meeting convened for the purpose of assisting in the sending of a medical unit to Spain was held in the Trades hall, Cuba street, last night which was well attended by representative citi-
It was pointed out that the war in Spain was a war in which democracy was threatened by a Fascist dictatorship. The meeting formed itself into a committee for the purpose of making an appeal for financial assistance from all supporters of democracy for the Spanish Government.
Correspondence was read from various organisations in Australia and New Zealand which were sending nurses and equipment to Spain. Mr. F. Lewin was elected chairman and Mr. N. Williamson secretary. A sub-committee was elected for the purpose of arranging a national solidarity day on January 31,
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 19, 23 January 1937, Page 4
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