Thursday, 3 April 2014

The Russian Medical Aid and Comforts Committee


SHEEP SKIN APPEAL
FOR RUSSIAN AID .


Source: Barrier Miner (Broken Hill) 14 July 1942

An appeal for sheep skins is being made by the Russian Medical Aid and Comforts Committee which operates - to send medical aid and supplies to the U.S.S.R. The Broken Hill, quota for the appeal is £300.
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The State chairman (Mrs. Jessie Street) in a message at the launching
of the appeal said "that the Russians made coats, gloves, caps, leggings, and rugs from the sheepskins. Already the committee has despatched 60,000 dressed sheep-skins, and recently another 75,000 raw skins were purchased. £25,000 is required to meet the cost of dressing and paying for the skins.
The following have already subscribed to the appeal: ...
Mr. F. Olerhead .2/-
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Note by K. Olerhead: Frank was one of the first to subscribe.

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