Diggers' Page

In this issue we commence what in future is to be a page exclusively for diggers. Our first page of pics is devoted to the modern digger - the chaps who have done their bit and are now taking things much easier. In future, with the co-operation of all digs, we will publish photographs showing the diggers at war, in their pre-embarkation camps, and at peace. Here's your opportunity, all you digs. Start searching for some photos. When you come across some, hand them over to Ken Strange and he'll see we get them. Every care will be taken with them and we guarantee they will be returned unharmed.

Former members of 1st Battalion, Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast Regiment, had night out at headquarters recently. Here we had Charlie Cook (20 years' service), Morry Alborough (oldest W/O 2 and longest service, still serving), Keith Burtenshaw (15 years), Bill Moore (22 years)

One Saturday morning found Don Pederson delivering coal to needy instead of the usual bluey.

Having happy time at R.S.A. wive's night was Stan Lynch and better half, from Murchison. Stan was attending regional conference.

The new secretary of Nelson R.S.A. John Clark and wife

(All pics by Peter Cooper)
This group played coalman for a day when firing was distributed to those in need.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 8 : June 24, 1961

Diggers' Page