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R.S.A.'s New Extension Opened
The reconstructed lounge of trhe Nelson R.S.A. was officially opened by the Dominion president of the Returned Servicemen's Association, Sir Hamilton Mitchell, recently. Sir Hamilton Mitchell praised the efforts and foresight of those who had acquired the premises and land in the central city area.
Sir Hamilton Mitchell and the president of the Nelson R.S.A., Mr F. W. Wilkinson, prepare to enter the new lounge
Mr Wilkinson addresses the crowd. Behind him are some of the official party
Happy in their jobs are the R.S.A. barmen Ken McLeod, Dave Bagust and Jim Allen
Members relax in their luxurious lounge
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A large number of members and their wives attended the function
Among the guests were Mesdames P. Ramsay, F. M. Prebble (president of the Nelson Women's R.S.A.), A. Griffiths and N. McKenzie
Here's health! Cheers from Roy Raharuhi and Herbert Lucas
Enjoying the facilities were Mr and Mrs Haggis McDonald and Mr and Mrs K. N. Cook