8th Belfast HAA Documents

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Form of Memorial Service
8 (Belfast) H.A.A. Regt. R.A.
Form of Memorial Service, 31 March 1945
St. Mark's Church, Akyab
Hymn: Army Prayer Book No. 79 - "Now the Labourers Task is Over".
(Army Prayer Book India No. 97).
Address.
Hymn: Army Prayer Book No. 45 - "Holy Father in Thy Mercy".
(Army Prayer Book India No. 56).
Opening Sentence.
Short Morning Prayer.
Psalm: 23. Army Prayer Book page 3 - "The Lord is my Shepherd".
(Army Prayer Book India page 11).
Lesson: Ecclesiasticus 44, Verses 1 - 15
Reading of Memorial
Last Post
One Minute's Silence.
Reveille.
Short Prayers.
Hymn: Army Prayer Book No. 84 - "O God Our Help".
(Army Prayer Book India No. 102).
National Anthem.

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Anti British Propaganda Leaflet
Distributed by the Pro-Japanese Indian National Army

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Daily Routine Orders 8th (Belfast) A.A. Regiment, R.A. (S.R.)
Tuesday 29 January 1946
Daily Order - Part 1
by
Lieut-Colonel W. L. Newell, D.S.O., R.A.
Commanding 8th (Belfast) A.A. Regiment, R.A. (S.R.)
Coventry, Tuesday 29th January 1946, Serial No. 6
6. Complimentary
The Commanding Officer wishes to compliment Major R. H. Reade, M.C., R.A., 1459266 WS/Sgt. Watson S. (22Byt) and 1457330 Gnr. Lennon J. (22Bty) on their excellent performance under trying conditions in the Group Cross-Country Meeting. He considers this reflects a very high Regimental Spirit.

7. Certificates of Good Service
Extracts of A.A. Command Officers, warrant officers and other ranks, where names have been brought to the notice of the General Officer. Commanding-in-Chief, Anti-Aircraft Command, have been awarded by him Certificates to signify his appreciation of the service they have rendered.

Instructions have been given that a note of their devotion to duty shall be made in their Records of Service.

T/Major W. N. Brann, R.A. (87450.
1465510 Sjt. Houston, L. (22Bty).
Adjt 8 (Belfast) A.A. Regt., R.A. (S.R.) Capt., R.A.
Blessing.
BCM

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ORDERS
by
Lieutenant J. G. Cunningham, R.A.
Commanding
"A" Troop, 22nd Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.A.

No. 12 Orangefield 8.9.39

1. DUTIES FOR SATURDAY 9.9.39

Troop Orderly Officer
Trop on Duty
Troop Orderly Sergt.
Gun Park Guard Commander
House Guard Commander
Gun Park Guard
House Guard
Attending House Guard
Attending Gun Park Guard
Attending Troop on Landing?

T.S.M. Shapcott, M.
"C" Troop
L/Sergt. Stewart, L.
Bombdr. Kalloway, F.
L/Bdr. Harte, G. V.
Gnrs. Waugh, A., McNulty, D., Goodwin, B.
Gnrs. Swarm, J., McDonald, E., Wylie, J.
Gnr. McMillan, S.
Gnr. Brennan, J.
Gnrs. Lusty, W. A., Quate, ? W. R.

2. PARADES FOR SATURDAY 9 9 39

6.00 am
7.00 am
7.15 am
7.30 am
8.30 am
8.45 am
9.00 am

8.30 am
12.30 pm
1.00 pm
1.10 pm
2.00 pm
3.30 pm
4.30 pm
6 or 8.0 pm
10.0 pm
10.15 pm

Reveille
Physical Training
"C" Troop and Band - Breakfast
"HQ" and Lewis Gunners - Breakfast
Sick Parade
Troop Parade
"C" Troop - Passive Air Defence
"HQ" Troop - Working Parties as detailed
Lewis Gunners - Lewis Gun Practice
"C" Troop and Band - Dinner
"HQ" Troop and Lewis Gunners
Band Parade - Uniform and Instruments
Recreational Training
Guard Mounting
Tea
Supper
Roll Call
Lights Out

3. URINALS

A urinal has been erected near the Latrines.
Full use should be made of this facility.

SIGNED J. R. Elliott
2nd Lieutenant R.A.

ARMOURY LIST
July 1944
donated by Herbert Coulter

	Revolvers .38
B/6969 M/4973 M/8747 B/250 V/104693 M/4352 J/3102 M/5003 938205 A/584 M/5067 B/3582 A/8480 M/4494 61622 4795 4856	R.S.M. Simmonds Gnr. Thomas Capt. Kinahan Capr. Gantley Gnr. Rae Lt. Hales Gnr. Smith Gnr. Reid Sgt. Horsfield L/Bdr. Holt Lt. (Q.M.) Busby Lt.-Col. Cunningham Capt. Quinlan S/Sgt/ Nankivell Sgt. Laeton
	Revolvers .45
2012 77640	Sgt. Coulter
	Rifles .303
25827 12467 8205 75456 4719 8793 944 3001 3711 2158 82197 7764 80196 299497 343309 25682 537231 13347 29256	Gnr. Buffett Morrow Hinder Avner L/Bdr. Montgomery Gnr. Griggs Ball Bdr. Munn Gnr. Maxted L/Bdr. Mearns Gnr. McCoubrey L/Bdr. Stranex Gnr. Hilditch Gnr. Condon Fraser Huck Cpl. Ellis Gnr. Lawton Sm. Narr or Marr or Barr
	C.M.Ts.
84592 446139 176086 145057 80743 724080	Gnr. Baker Brownridge Capt. Kinahan Gnr. Hammond Gnr. Brown Early

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Congratulation on your Day of Independence
donated by Herbert Coulter
"Our Air Force will not Bomb on 26th"
Remember January 26th!
It is your Day of Independence. It is a day when you should remember India's struggling past and resolve to fight for INDEPENDENCE. Now, the final Battle for INDIAN INDEPENDENCE is on. Dear Indian brethren, FIGHT TO THE LAST. The Nippon Army celebrates your Day of Independence and requests that you should resolve to carry on your fight fiercely to get Independence. We have the greatest regard for your Movement, and we are going to refrain from bombing on that day to help your Movement.
CONTINUE YOUR FIGHT WITH GREAT VIGOUR!
DRIVE THE ANGLO-AMERICANS OUT OF INDIA!
Then you can achieve your glorious Independence!, Commanding Officer of the Nippon Army.

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Liquor Bequeaths
donated by Herbert Coulter

This is to CERTIFY that I the undersigned do hereby bequeath all the liquor otherwise known as beer which I have the right to purchase on this day from the canteen, to him who is known as Sergeant Coulter of the R.H.Q. of the 8th (Belfast) H.A.A. Regiment. Given under my hand this day the 15th August 1943 so what me bob.

sd. Gunner (?) Avner S. 1777133

This is to certify that me otherwise known as Ration Clerk (Starver) Huck Late of Battersea in the County of London relinquishes all right to the bottles of beer standing in my name in the jolly old canteen. And Sergeant Coulter can do as he jolly well likes with the beer.

Gunner (Starver) Huck

This is to CRTUFY THAT Gunner Doyle late of the Quartermaster's office and now having a quiet time in the Telephone office of the 8th (Belfast) H.A.A. Regiment. wishes Sergeant T. Coulter to drink my beer provided he pays for it.

Gunner (alleged Signalman) Doyle.

on back...

Sgt. Coulter can have my 3 bottles of beer. J. Millar

WELCOME TO BOMBAY
donated by Herbert Coulter

Bombay's citizens are very anxious that you enjoy yourselves, so that when you move on you will have the happiest memories of their city, but please remember that the European population of Bombay, and indeed the whole of India, is comparatively small and that though Indians of all classes are helping us in every way to welcome you, entertainment in European houses is not possible on the same scale as in places where the population is mainly European.

THE GATEWAY OF INDIA

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The bracketed letter and number (e.g., A-11) refer to approximate location of respective place as indicated on map.

Canteens, Institutes, etc.
1. Baptist Church Hall (A.11), Near Colaba Post Office: Reading, Writing, Indoor Games, Soft Drinks. Open 6-30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (except Sundays)
2. Cama Memorial Hall (D.7), Apollo Street, Opp. R.I.N. Dockyard Gates: All-India Gramophone Society - classical music recital, free to servicemen, every Sunday, 8-30 to 10-30 p.m.
3. Green's Canteen (D.8), Opp. Gateway of India: Open 10 a.m. to 9-30 p.m. Reading and Writing Room, Dance Monday fortnightly 6-30 to 8-30 p.m. Apply to Hospitality Committee for free tickets
4. Jehangir Building (D-7), (Ground and 1st Floors), Esplanade Road, Opp. Clock Tower: Open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Dinner and light refreshments.
5. Minden Fleet Club (B-8), Queen's Road, Opp. Cooperage Football Ground (Men of R.N. only), Open 10-30 a.m. to 10-30 p.m. daily. Billiards, Library, Restaurant, Bar; Whist Drive Mon.; Dance Wed. 8 p.m.
6. Salvation Army, Red Shield Hostel (D-9), Corner of Ormiston and Merewether Roads (near Taj Mahal Hotel): Rest, Reading, Writing, Games, Refreshments. Open daily till 10 p.m.
7. Scots Kirk Hall (D-4), Waudby Road: Reading and Writing, Indoor Games, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except Sundays)
8. Seamen's Institute (E-5), Nicol Road, Ballard Estate (Sailors and Merchant Seamen only): Dance and Social every Friday 7-30 to 9-30 p.m.
9. Services Bath-Canteen (F-6), Ballard Pier: Open from 7a.m. to 6.30 p.m. daily. Reading, Writing, Wash, Brush-up, Free Showers, Soap, Towel
10. Shandy Tavern (D-7), Duncan Stratton Bldg., Old Custom House Road: Reading, Writing, Refreshments, Billiards, etc. Open 9-30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
11. Sir Alwyn Ezra Rest Room (C-7), Esplanade Mansions, Esplanade Road: Library, Reading, Writing, Refreshments. Open daily 9 a.m. to 8.3- p.m. daily
12. Sir Alwyn Ezra Services Canteen (E-6), Town Hall, Elphinstone Circle: Open all day. Lunch and Teas. Indoor Games, Billiards, Reading, Writing, Barber, Bootmaker. Dance Tues. and Thurs. 7 to 9 p.m. Variety Show every Wed. 7.30 p.m. Music Fri. 3 to 5 p.m.
13. Wesley House Institute (C-8), Opp. Electric House: Reading, Writing, Indoor Games. No refreshments. Special Welcome on Wed. and Sun. Welcome to West Countrymen, 2nd and 4th Tues. 7 p.m.
14. Y.M.C.A. (C-8), Wodehouse Road: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Canteen, Reading, Writing, Billiards, Hostel. Free Whist Drive Thurs. 7 p.m. Dance (Ticket Rs. 1-2) Mon. and Wed. 7 to 9 p.m. Brains Trust Meeting Tues. 7.30 p.m. Orchestral Concert Sun. 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
15. Boy Scouts Association (C-3), H.Q. Esplanade Maidan, 300 yards South of Metro Cinema: Special Meeting for Old scouts in Services Thurs. 7.30 p.m. (Canteen)
16. Freemasonry (D-4: see star on map): H.Q. Masonic Hall, Ravelin Street, Fort: generally meet nightly at 7 p.m.
17. Model Engineers, Bombay Society of (D-5: see star on map), Rooms 23-24, 3rd Floor, Noble Chambers, Parsi Bazaar Street, Fort: Open Tues. and Thurs. 5.45 to 7.45 p.m., Sat. 3 to 8 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
18. Rotary Club of Bombay (D-8): Tuesday 1.30 p.m. at Green's
CHURCHES ETC.
Afghan Memorial (C. of E.), Colaba (E-11)
Armenian Church, St. Peter's, Meadows Street (D-7)
Bombay Baptist Church, Colaba (A-11)
Bowen Methodist Episcopal Church, Lansdowne Road (D-8)
Christian Science Society, 31 Murzban Road (D-5)
Church of Scotland, Apollo Street (D-7)
Harbour Mission Church of St. Nicholas attached to Seamen's Institute (E-5)
Holy Name Church (R.C.), Wodehouse Road (C-8)
DO NOT GIVE ALMS TO BEGGARS, SOME OF THEM ARE DISEASED
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CHURCHES, ETC. - (contd.)
Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Forbes Street, Fort (D-7)
Methodist (Garrison Church), Colaba Causeway, opposite Electric House (C-8)
St. Thomas Cathedral (C. of E.), Churchgate Street (D-6)
CINEMAS
*Capitol (D-4) - near Victoria Terminus Station
*Empire (D-4)               "                 "
*Excelsior (D-4)            "                 "
Eros (C-6) near Churchgate Station
Garrison (C-12) Colaba Barracks
*Metro (C-3) Dhobi Talao
*Regal (D-8) near Museum
Strand (C-10) Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba
*Sailors and Soldiers in uniform are admitted at concession rates from Mondays to Fridays
COMFORTS
Free mending, patching and darning (of clean clothes only) is offered at the Sir Alwyn Ezra Services Canteen, St. John's Institute Workroom, Colaba (E-11), Bishop's Lodge, Malabar Hill, and Worli Camp. Also comforts and clothing for sale at cost price.
CURIOS
Before purchasing curios see those exhibited in the Canteen at Jehangir Building. This will give you an idea of the correct prices, so that if you decide to go to the bazaar you will know what to pay; otherwise you may be badly stung.
MONEY
The Rupee, a silver coin about the size of a florin, is worth approximately 1/6d. sterling. There are sixteen annas, a scalloped nickel coin half as inch in diameter, in the rupee. Roughly speaking, the anna may be considered equal to 1½ pence sterling. Don't accept a rupee coin with Queen Victoria or Kind Edward's face on it.
Always test your rupees by ringing them on a hard surface when they should give a high clear tone.
PLACES TO SEE
If you are in Bombay for a few hours, visit the following places:-
                      Name                                                          Location                  Bus Routes
*Crawford Market and Bazaar (D-2)                               Hornby Road           A, D, F, H, N.
Hanging Gardens (from where you get a first rate view)     Malabar Hill             B, E, H, P.
Prince of Wales Museum (D-7)                                        Esplanade Road       A, B, C, D, E, H.
*Victoria Gardens and Zoo                                              Byculla                     A.
Should you wish to visit anything which is not specified here, communicate with the Hospitality Committee.
*Out of Bounds. Permission may be obtained from the Provost Marshal
SAFETY
Avoid: exposure of your head to sun before 5 p.m.; eating over-ripe fruit or fruits not protected by skin; drinking water from a street fountain; walking barefooted; drinking intoxicating drinks during the day, especially spirits; soft drinks from marble stoppered bottles; shouting or bullying; patronizing beggars, mendicants, fortune tellers and curio dealers; fraternising with low class people.
SIGHTSEEING
Juhu: A palm studded beach - good for bathing. Connecting railway station on the B.B. & C.I. Railway is Santa Cruz, where there is a regular bus service to Juhu
SWIMMING BATHS
Back Bay Bath (B-8)    Back Bay Reclamation
Breach Candy              (Europeans only) Warden Road
Golwala Bath (B-8)      Back Bay Reclamation
It is dangerous to swim in the sea during the months June to September
TRANSPORT
Bus fares are about one anna per journey of 2 miles
Gharries: Six annas a mile, with minimum of 6 annas. It is better to arrange with driver an inclusive rate to destination. (See fare book with driver for fuller details re. fares between certain places) Maximum number a gharry may carry is 3 persons
Taxi Fares: Ten annas a mile. Taximeter registers at the rate of 6 annas per mile and therefore must be increased proportionately. (See card carried by taxi drivers)
For any further information please apply to the Hospitality Committee Office at the Brabourne Stadium
(Issued under the authority of the Hospitality Committee, H.Q. Brabourne Stadium, Bombay - Tel 23937)
* May be verified between 0800 and 1900 hrs.

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RHQ
8th (Belfast) Hy AA Regt. R.A.
BURMA
XMAS DAY 1944 PROGRAMME

Coffee and Rum (?) - In bed - Perhaps Reveille Breakfast Shooting Contest Dart Competition Tiffin - "Cumangitit" Darts - Continued Dinner (The Gunners Guzzle)	0700 0700 0730 0830 1030 1300 1330 1645
MENU DUCK A LA ROAST POMMES DE TERRE ROTIES YORKSHIRE PUDDING (A LA CUMMINGS) PETITE POIDS CREAMED CARROTS TRIFLE PRESERVED FRUIT XMAS PUDDING (YOU CAN KEEP ......) CORN FLOUR SAUCE TEA (GARUM CHA) CAFE AU LAIT ASSORTED CAKES (GATEAUX CUMMINGS)
CONCERT - IMPROMPTU - SORT OF ............. Opening Choras Gnr. McQuitty Sgmn. Barr - The Rev. James Lucky Dip Gnr. McQuitty - "Mac" to you Lucky Dip AGAIN? "I WANT TO BE AN ACTOR?" Says Who BRAINS TRUST Officers & Sgts. v? ? ? ? MELLOW DRAMA - MELLOW? Its TOTTEN Prize Giving Who's Lucky? COMMUNITY SINGING - Let's Raise the Sky ACCOMPANIST	18.30 Compare Lt. Hales
By King Permission of "BIG JIMMY" (Lieut.-Colonel J. G. Cunningham, B.A. IF YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF A "WHITE CHRISTMAS" YOU'VE HAD IT !!

8th Belfast HAA Regiment R.A. (S.R.)
Old Comrades Association - Reunion Dinner
Friday, 14th March, 1947
signed by :- J. Graham, Green/Greer? Mawhinney, S. Larmour, Hazel, James Joyce, A. Henderson Doherty, R. J. Mc Tighe M.D. Beattie
supplied by Marion Johnston, daughter of Henry (Harry) Tumelty (photo 1) (photo 2)

above images sent to me by William Clarke Harbinson's son David, thank you see also 2 lovely regt. photos here