Victoria (Australia) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 399, April 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 399, April 1967 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.  There was a good attendance at the A.G.M. of the Victorian Branch on February 3rd. Eighteen Chums turned up out of 28, despite quite a few on the sick list. To attend these meetings some have to travel quite a distance, and it is not

Harpenden Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 396, January 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 396, January 1967 HARPENDEN      On October 9th, we laid up our Standard in St John’s Church. We felt that the time had come to do this as Chums are not able to carry the heavy weight involved, especially on the march. Through the good offices of Chairman, Capt. Frank Popplewell (an

Lewisham Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 401, June 1967 LEWISHAM.  Branch going steadily on; attendance not quite so good. Now that we are getting low in numbers, I think every Chum should make the effort to attend his Branch meetings. I am inclined to agree with Chum Press when he says, “Some Chums pay their subs,

Dover Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 406, November 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 406, November 1967 DOVER        Meeting September 13th, attendance below average. Chairman opened with homage to the fallen. Since my last notes we have attended the Aldershot parade and had lovely weather for the occasion. Chums welcomed the shorter march, and I think it is a great honour to know 1914-18 veterans

North Buckinghamshire Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967 NORTH BUCKS.  Our President sends greetings, also a donation to the Branch from Basingstoke where he now resides; we do thank you Chum, also I have received letters of thanks from Chums and widows who received gifts for Christmas cheer. A plaque was placed on Chum H.

Kettering Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967 KETTERING.  Things are a little brighter here, and we had ten Chums at our last monthly meeting. Very encouraging considering we have only a possible twelve paid-up members. We had a successful sale of Grand National draw tickets and were lucky to draw a horse and a

St Albans Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967 ST ALBANS  will have laid up their Standard by the time this is being read. How many will be there is difficult to say, as 11 a.m. for many of our Chums is a bit of a poser, as we have more than half our number living

Camden Town Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 396, January 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 396, January 1967 CAMDEN TOWN.  At our annual dinner held on Saturday, 12th November, the change of venue proved to be justified by the excellent accommodation. 83 Chums, Patrons and wives attended, including our President, Chum Brigadier T. F. V. Foster C.B.E., M.C., Chum F. Butler (Area Secretary), W. Goss,