... prominence as chairman . of the Horticultural Commit- tee and chairman of the big Autumn Produce Show and the Spring Dig for Victory Show. He helped to make these shows two of the best of their kind in the country. Aid. Smith was also chairman of the ...

... final judging, which will be in August. The competition was introduced in 1942 as the R.A.F. counterpart to the civilian “Dig for Victory” campaign. About 200 R.A.F. units have farms or gardens, and nearly 3.000 acres are under cultivation. The trophy was ...

... hall. RANDALSTOWN VICTORY. Randalstown defeated R.A.F, (Aldergrove) by 11 poinU to ». fast, open friendly game, which wai packed with thrill! at Aldergrove on Saturday. They were without Allen, Clarke, and MTlroy. and their victory proved that the village ...

... which will be in August. The competition was introduced in 1942 as the R.A.F. counterpart to _ i ■»!■. . the civilian Dig for Victory cam- The King and Queen spent a very . . „ auiet Easter at Royal Lodge. Wind- About 200 %A.F. unite have farms ear. Yesterday ...

... pairs of i These gardeners were given nylon stockings and 975 the ground In 1940 under the American silk neckties with I Dig for Victory scheme. Last Intent to detratid the customs. week they were informed by The accused were Edward et. Maryl e b o n e Borough ...

... self. Oaksey and his generous corn- With the war came the Hcr past service on the mittee. are going to get f 1 a slogan dig for victory. Next Council merits it. week more in their pay I recall the fight on the food Labour, with the same idea packets. and ...

... Garden Show at Olympia, during July and August. Mr. Corke was appoil ted gardens adviser to the city at the time a the Dig for Victory campaign, and he established the garden plot in the Tows Hall Square. ...

... in that respect. He is member of various other committees, and during th. war he undertook the chairmanship of the ' Dig for Victory ' campaign, which was sponsored by the Government. Aa chairman of that committee he had the honour of welcoming Royalty ...

... chairman of the Small Holdings and Allotments Committee would always be associated with the continued success of the Dig for Victory campaign and the food production exhibitions He was re-elected to the Council In 1046 and again 1948. ; when his greatly ...

... work that respect. He is a member of various other committees, and during war he undertook the chairmanship of the 'Dig for Victory campaign, which was sponsored by the Government. Ai chairman of that committee he had the honour of welcoming Royalty ...

... Borough, was in charge of sewage disposal, supervised (he forestry work, and managed the allotments and smallholdings. DIGGING FOR VICTORY These were busy and long days for him; 2,500 allotments were provided (the Borough’s population was 40,000). He undertook ...

... increased food production in this country than those of any other voluntary body. It all started during the war with Dig for Victory and other campaigns. Many womenfolk got out the spades, studied gardening books, and started to grow their own fruit ...