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able to conquer death. “Sky Patrol,” with John Trent and Marjorie Reynolds, is the
second feature.

£300 FOR BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL SUPPLY DEPOTS
The Hon. Mrs. Corfield, organiser of the County of Berkshire Hospital Supply
Depot, writes:--
Mrs. Benyon, County Director of British Red Cross in Berkshire, has very kindly
used her influence with the joint war organisation (Lord Mayor’s Fund), and secured
the sum of £300 on behalf of Hospital Supply Depots in the county.
Mrs Corfield has to distribute this sum among 153 depots in Berkshire. She is very
pleased to be able to do this, and though each depot cannot receive a large sum she
feels it is an expression of appreciation and thanks from the British Red Cross, for the
work which they are doing so splendidly.

APPLY FOR YOUR NEW RATION BOOK NOW
Detailed Instructions
The Ministry of Food asks us all to apply for our new ration books without delay.
So get your pen and ink and follow these simple instructions. Inside the back cover of
your ration book you will find a detachable postcard, headed “reference Leaf,” and
stamped “Do not detach until told to do so.” It is time to do so now.
On the top half of the postcard there is a space for your name and address. We were
all asked to fill this in when we first got the books, but many of us forgot to do so. If
you did not fill in yours, do it now. Be sure to write both surname and Christian
names in block letters. It will be a great help too if you give the address at which your
ration book was first delivered. Now turn to the lower half of the postcard. Sign your
name in the space provided and give your present address and the date. If you are
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moving before June 24 give your new address. There is something else to do. In the
lower left corner of the post-card write your National Registration identity number—
that is, the letters and numbers printed on your identity card. Be sure to give both
letters and numbers. If by any ill chance you have lost your identity card you must get
a new one. Ask your local council offices or at your nearest police station and they
will tell you where to apply for a new identity card.
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Now for the other side of the card. If you have not moved since September 29 ,
1939, fill in the address of the Food Office given at the front cover of the ration book.
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But if you have moved since that date or are going to move before June 24 , then fill
in the address of your new Food Office. Lastly, cut out the card and put it in the post.
No stamp is required.
Children of 13, and over should sign their own postcards. If a child is under 13, a
parent or guardian must sign. In either case, the child’s date of birth and National
Registration identity letters and numbers must be given.
Hospitals and boarding schools are regarded as home addresses. If you have a child
in hospital the matron will get his ration book for him and give it to him when he
comes out. If you hold a traveller’s ration book insert as your address a place where
you can be certain of collecting your ration book when issued. Address the card to the
Food Office named on the cover of your ration book.

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Sat 15 June
LOCAL CASUALTIES WITH THE B.E.F.
Well-Known Residents Bereaved
Berkshire County Cricketer Missing

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