Plunging from the diving tower into ten feet of clear, cool water, the General Officer Commanding the New Zealand Division. Major-General B. C. Freyberg, officially opened today the fine new swimming baths which have been constructed in record time close to the New Zealand camp, states a despatch from Egypt on April 8. sent by the New Zealand Expeditionary Force Official War Service. The ceremony marked the passing of another milestone in the camp life of the Dominion’s soldiers. With the approach of hot weather, the baths are an invaluable asset to the force. As a result of early organisation and training, an excellent carnival was presented after the pool had been declared open. Tiers of seats on either side of the water were crowded with soldiers, and a number of English Army officers and men. as well as civilians, were also present.
"Since my wife joined the W.A.T.S. two months ago, I have done practically all the housework, and have even been cooking myself.”—Letter in a British provincial newspaper. He ought to be done by now.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 May 1940, Page 5
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