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List of items to be packed for children registered for evacuation
from the West Bromwich Education Committee
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Transcript of the List of items
Education Offices, West Bromwich
TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN REGISTERED FOR EVACUATION
Dear Sir (Madam),
Your child has now been registered for evacuation and the purpose of this letter is to notify you of the steps which it will be necessary for you to take before evacuation is ordered.
1. Clothing
In addition to the clothing which the child would be wearing, and such
should include an overcoat or mackintosh, a complete change should be
carried. The following is suggested:-
| Girls One vest or combinations |
Boys One vest |
Additional for all:- Night attire, comb, towel, plimsolls, face-cloth, toothbrush, and, if possible, boots or shoes. GAS MASK. Blanket should not be taken.
2. Food
All adults and children should carry sufficient food for the day of
evacuation. The following is suggested:-
Sandwiches (egg or cheese). Packet of nuts and seedless raisins. Dry
biscuits (with small packets of cheese). Barley sugar (rather than
chocolate). Apple, orange. N.B. - Liquids in bottles will not
be permitted.
3. Luggage Carriers
Rucksacks are suggested as the best form of luggage carrier, as these
leave the arms free, an important advantage. The rucksack may be too
expensive for children. A haversack would be cheaper and would be a
good substitute.
You will be informed by letters if and when evacuation is ordered and you should observe carefully the instructions contained therein with regard to day, time and place of assembly.
Yours very truly, L. G. Rose, Evacuation Officer.
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