Former Territorials Sergeant Ray Houliston, of Milton, stands outside the Milton RSA yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISONAn unlucky pick led to a happy decade of service in the Territorials for one Milton man. In 1961 — the year Ray Houliston was due to begin a compulsory three months’ National Service in the armed forces — a political change left places subject to a ballot based on birth date. The RSA had evolved over time to become more of a social and community hub for Milton, he said. "I’d say some of that Anzac spirit has come back to light during the past 12 months.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 25, 2021 16:41 UTC