BAWDS FOR TROOPS
Four Will Proceed Oversea] (By Telegraph—Press Association) WELLINGTON Jan. 4. It was announced by Captain R. H, Nimmo that, through the assistance o< the National Patriotic Fund Board, sufficent band instruments have been ac-. quired to supply all the requirements of the Expeditionary Force in accordance with the establishment laid down. As a result of conferences with MajorGeneral Freyberg, it has been decided that an establishment of seven bands will be set up. Three will remain permanently in camp in New Zealand, and four will proceed overseas, being one for each brigade and one for divisional troops, such as artillerj', machine-gun corps and all other units of a division. The instruments have been purchased somewhere in the vicinity of 65 per cent, less than the original cost price. Captain Nimmo expresses thanks to all who have made the instruments available for purchase.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 4, 5 January 1940, Page 8
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