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8. Appreciation The Board again desires to express its appreciation for the co-operation and assistance given by the Provincial Patriotic Councils and their Committee and welfare organizations throughout New Zealand. It also wishes to thank its Commissioners and representatives overseas, and its expending agents in New Zealand and overseas. Thanks are also due to the Government Departments which assisted it in its work and to the Service Chiefs and to the press. The Board also desires to thank the voluntary workers and the public who subscribed the funds. Finally, the Board wishes to thank its office staff for the loyal and efficient service rendered, and the Government for meeting the office salaries and rent, and for assistance in other respects. \ For and on behalf of the National Patriotic Fund Board. A. H. Gibson, Acting Secretary-Treasurer.

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