Republished Regimental History of New Zealand Cyclist Corps in the Great War 1914 -1918
An update
My Omnipro (OCR programme) has decided to assist me in making said book text readable.
So I have removed the link to the PDF temporally and hope to be able to supply an easier read edition for those interested in having for free rather than a $300 or more for a hard copy.
(Just remember librarians are always shelving their problems - e editions will make them obsolete)
A sample from the book pasted below :p21. 140 odd more pages to go and umpteen cups of coffee .
Of course if this is not everyone's cup of tea just click on the ellipsis (three quote marks at bottom and follow directions). cheers all.
CHAPTER III.
LANDING IN FRANCE ORGANISATION.
Throughout the day we travelled, stopping at ORANGE for lunch. Half-an-hour spell, and on again, halting near Lyons for tea, and next morning, at Marcon for breakfast. These halts were at places where all troop trains stopped, and there the L of C (Lines of Communication) had boiling water ready for the making of tea. The population on the Line of Route greeted us with enthusiasm. Shouts of " Ville Australia" were caught up along the line. Our headgear' did not appear any different to these people from our cousins over the sea ; but still some more intelligent person who had evidently met the " digger" before shouted "Vive Nouvelle-Zelande" and though our knowledge of the French language was limited, we managed' " Vive la France." The small boys amused us greatly by running alongside the train shouting "Bully beef, Biscuit, " the only two words they knew of the English language, but it was sufficient to fill their contract.
Our journey took us through Lyons, arriving south of Paris at midnight. The second night we skirted Paris via Versailles and were at EPLUCHES, EAST OF PONT OISE, for the morning meal next day ; thence to AMIENS where we heard the sound of the guns for the first time on the French front, and saw numerous French soldiers, etc. ; continuing through ABBEVILLE,
halting at ETAPL ES to drop part of our train ; thence via Boulogne, Calais and St. Omer to Hazebrouck, where we detrained at 8.0 p.m. on the 19th July. Enquiries
elicited the information that we were to go to a village
called SERCUS, but nobody seemed to know exactly where it was or how far. However, we set out, and by dint of the exercise of limited French, managed to reach our destination by midnight. Progress was very
Cheers all.
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
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Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
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