GROWTH OF N.Z.R.S.A.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10604, 1 June 1920, Page 3

GROWTH OF N.Z.R.S.A.

MEMBERSHIP. .OVER 57,000 PERIOD Or USEFULNESS NOT ENDED.. "During the year the total membership of the association tstates the fourth annual report of the N.Z.R.S.A.I has risen from 25,000 to over 57,000,. but .this .must bo considerably increased during the incoming year, to put all the associations on a «>und financial footing. "Many members think that th£- pen6d of usefulness of the N'.Z.R.S.A. is at an end or coming to an end; but to thoso who liare the welfare of all. ex-srfdiers at heart, it is only-"too'"apparent' that there is still much to be done. All tlie forces that can be called into play must lie lused during tho fast-'approachmg session of Parliament to enable all members of your association tt> get what is due to them. Therefore, let all members keep as solid a front as possible by seeing that their memberships are renewed. ' ~ a. "At last conference there were ia attiliatcd association!), and bow there are CO. It may be interesting to note here that dose <in 1500 badges were dispatch, od during the first fortnight of March, A BRITISH SECTION. "

"During the year there sprang into existence a British, section of your, asftociation, composed of genuine ex-N.Z.-EF. men, and N.Z. members of othei forces who have seen active service. This branch has its headquarters m 44, Chancery Lane, and in days, to eom9 should prove of great benefit to any New Zealand soldier visiting Britain. So far it has not been found practicable to arranso'for this branch to pav capitation, or to supply it -with our badge. However, authority lias recently been cabled for manufacturing thV badge in England. This branch is regularlv supplied by your association with all information thought to boot use and interest. > . "Your association has also receivea communications from soldier organisations in Canada, Australia (Sydney, Melbourne. Albany), and England, and in return has extended an invitation to the various members of the Comrades of, tho Great "War and National Federation _ pi Discharged and" Demobilised Sailors arid Soldiers who visit New Zealand to-be-come free members of the N.Z.Rj.A. for" three months, provided that-they conform to the terms of our- constitution." -■■ ■-•"• ""