Delegates to the United Fire Brigades conference in Dunedin. The secretary (Captain Watts) referred to the question of securing exemption from drill for volunteer firemen. A. Flesher remarked that he believed there were such individuals as sub-editors.”Mr Flesher’s belief in this respect is verifiable. They exist, carrying a burden of secret sorrows and multifarious responsibilities beneath which men not to the manner born would stagger. Lady Dalrymple then gave an interesting address as to origin, aims, and objects of the Girl Guide movement.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 02, 2026 14:58 UTC