Suva Is Ready
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AS a thanksgiving for the defeat of the Nazi blitz on Great Britain in 1940- 41. and as an acknowledgment of the work of British Civil Defence Services during that period, a parade of Civil De fence units was held in Suva on November 15. All units were represented: Messen gers, repair squads for all essential services and installations, air-raid war dens, nursing, first-aid and ambulance division, Fire and Auxiliary Fire services, canteens and rest centres.
The Governor, Sir Philip Mitchell, accompanied by Dr. McGusty, inspected the parade. In an address, His Excellency complimented all concerned on their im pressive display, and said that it reflected great credit upon them. Military com manders realised the necessity of efficient civil defence—inefficient civil defence could easily bring about military defeat— and he impressed upon them the need for alertness at all times.