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Today is the first anniversary of tlie declaration of war against ' Germany by Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand. These photographs ivere taken in Downing Street on September 3, 1939, when crowds stood for hours outside No. 10. waiting for news. Londoners like to watch history being made, and some go to cheer the men they believe in, like the lady above. (Evening Post, 03 September 1940)
Evening Post" Photo. Salvationists and their families who have arrived in Wellington from overseas, and ivho were officially met by the New Zealand Commandant, Commissioner J. Evan Smith. Back row, from left. Brigadier A. Robinson, neio Financial Secretary for New Zealand, Commissioner J. Evan Smith, Major Smith, who is a missionary from Korea, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Olive Robinson, Master B. Smith, and Brigadier Greene, who also welcomed the party. In front, Masters, C. Robinson and S. and C. Smith. (Evening Post, 03 September 1940)
Sport and General" Photo. Britain ready to repel invaders. Top, concrete barriers across a road in the south of England. . Centre,, girders and barbed ivire ready to be rushed to any spot, needing protection. Bottom,. troops. at a concrete road barrier, seek the credentials of travellers. (Evening Post, 03 September 1940)
Some of the men who are stationed at one of the coastal watching stations established by the Naval and Army authorities at, points on the coast. These men are at one of the signal stations which, form part of the defences of the Port of Wellington. Left, using a signalling lamp. Centre, "hands to tea" at 3.30 p.m. Right, instructing an approaching vessel to hoist her international signal letters. (Evening Post, 28 September 1940)
Scenes on the liner ivhich arrived yesterday with 89 British children sent out under the Overseas Reception Scheme. Top, the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. P. Fraser, and the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. A. Hamilton, with the captain, amongst the children on the top deck; of the ship. To the left of the Prime Minister is Miss Jean Johnson,-, former headmistress of a Glasgoiv school, .ivho is in charge of the party. Below, left, the Mayor of'Wellington, 'Mr. T. C. A. Hislop,' joins in "thumbs up." Right, a Scottish girl who was born.in New Zealand, and who has returned to'stay with relatives at Hamilton. Bottom, mealtime on board ship. Left; the children get their first near view of Wellington. (Evening Post, 28 September 1940)