THE NAVY LEAGUE
TRAINING FOR DOMINION BOYS. By Telegraph—Press Association. ; Christehuirch, Last Night. 1 At a meeting of the lady members of the Canterbury branch of the Nary League initial steps were taken to hold a combined fair aiiid exhibition next November for the purpose raising (funds for the establishment on the river Avon of a barge, on board of which preliminary sea training could 'be given to lads who have an idea of going to sea. Estimates showed that £IOOO would be necessary to keep the institution going for five years, and it is intended to attempt to raise this sum by meatis of a naval, fair and exhibition. A number of those present undertook to guarantee £lO each towards the goods for the stalls. At the same meeting the members, standing, carried a motion expressing condolence with the relatives of the brave French and English sailors who lost their lives and acted bravely in rescuing passengers from the steamer Delhi. The president (Professor Blunt) stated that he would see the (resolution was conveyed through the proper channel.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 150, 21 December 1911, Page 5
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179THE NAVY LEAGUE Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 150, 21 December 1911, Page 5
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