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- 1918-07-01 (creation)
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Cover photo of the St Dunstan's clock with striking statues of Gog and Magog. Figure probably Otto Khan. Photos (2) of sport activities; group shot of tug of war and Herbert Sorrell and Ernest Lake of the Bungalow annexe, putting the weight (inside cover)
Editor's Notes P.1 July - August Holiday month, Convalescent homes kept open.
Notes from the Chief P2-3 - Lord Chaplin to sit on the Committee. Capt Ian Fraser to be married to Miss Mace. Helpful hints in cutting/ filing one's finger and toe nails. Possibility of coins being passed off to blind people as a higher value than their true worth. Hints on walking with confidence. 22 men coming to St Dunstans who were prisoners of war.
News of St Dunstan's Men P.4 From NZ, and the UK.
Article 'The St Dunstanner as a Telephone Operator' (no author given) (pp.7-8)
Marriages and Births P. 8
News from the Workshops P. 9 Description of an encouraging attitude towards learning a new skill. At this time of year, many men leave to set up their own workshops.
Departmental Notes. P10 Braille test results, Typewriting and Netting. New types of nets include heavy farming nets, eel nets, cricket nets.
Settlement Notes P.11 Since July 1917- July 1918 over 240 men have been trained and settled in work.
Pension Notes P11. St Dunstan's has been given all the work of blinded soldier's pensions and allowances.
St Dunstan's Savings Bank P. 11 Now to include old St Dunstanners .
Walking Record P.11 'Blind Harry' walks alone from London to Brighton. Record held for blind walker in 460 miles frfom Blackpool to Margate.
Country Life Section P.12 Poultry Rationing scheme. High demand for rabbit skins. Advice on incinerating rubbish.
Joinery Competition P.12 Excellent work on trays, photo frames, tables wheelbarrows.
Sports Club Notes P13. The Committee. The Pearson Challenge Cup for Tug of War. Races for One armed Men., other races.
Report on Worcester College for the Blind regatta on the Severn (p.15) special mention of T. Milligan.
'Freak Typewriters' article (p.15)
'Blinded Soldiers as Joiners' article (taken from the Cabinet Maker magazine) (p.16) Praise for the work of St Dunstan's joiners.
'Getting About Alone' article by 'G.D.W.' (p.16) two amusing incidents.
'Baseball for the Blind' article by Francis Marriott (pp.17-18)
'The Port Look-Out' story by 'Bartimeus' P.19
Report on the opening of the new Catholic chapel (p.21) Opened by the Cardinal in Dec 1917 a new organ has been installed, two window and new vestments. Thanks to kind benefactors.
'My Chief Amusement' competition letters (p.22)
Music and entertainment reports including the visits of famous stage artists (pp.23-24)
Report on Auction of Statesmen's gifts in aid of the Blinded Soldiers' Children Fund (p.24) eg Bonar Law's pipe, A.J. Balfour's golf club, Lord Curzon's silver cane..
Article 'My Artificial Limbs' by Major 'J.B.C.' (inside back cover)
America's V.C description P. 25 Rarely awarded.
Article' Economics of the Pig' Back page. related to food rationing.