_The Evening Post_, 10 June 1924:
PERSONAL MATTERS
A gathering of citizens and returned soldiers took place at the R.S.A. rooms last evening, to bid farewell to Padre
#Winton, who is shortly leaving New Zealand for Australia. Colonel Hall referred to Padre Winton’s work amongst the “Diggers” during the war. The Padre was, he said, a man who did his duty unflinchingly, and helped to make the lives of the soldiers more amenable. Colonel Hall wished Padre Winton every advancement in his sphere of life and work. Among others who paid tributes to the popularity and war services of Padre Winton was Sir John Luke, M.P., who said that the work performed by the Padre in looking after the welfare of our soldiers entitled him to the respect of the people of New Zealand. Padre Winton, who feelingly responded, was accorded three hearty cheers, and good wishes were expressed for his future happiness, and continued success in his work.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19240610.2.110War service summarised
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