Anzac Day.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 267, 17 April 1917, Page 2

Anzac Day.

[TO THE EDITOR]

Sir,—Can you tell me whether the Council has decided to recognise April 25th as a Public Holiday in commemoration of the landing on Gallipoli. As a returned soldier I would like to ask that the question of closing business places etc., in recognition of the great sacrifice that was made at that eventful time—for the benefit of Pukekohe as well as any other section under the British flag—be given the immediate consideration that it deserves.

There are no doubt many homes in this district that are mourning the loss of a father, brother or son, as a result of that great landing and I think it would be a very thoughtful act on the part of business men to close for the day—or half day -in respect for those who made the supreme sacrifice for freedom's cause. Come on ye patriots ! wake up.— I am. etc, R.G.VF. Pukekohe, April 16th, 1917. . [So far the Council have made no arrangements for the observance of Anzac Day. As President of th 6 Pukekohe Chamber of Commerce Mr H. Dell has, however, convened a patriotic meeting to be held in the Premier Hall on the evening of Monday next (the day selected by the Government for the anniversary) whilst the School, Committee have arranged for a street procession of school children foT the Wednesday.— Editor.]