[Wednesday 3.7.1940]:
"I found on the breakfast table one of those long buff envelopes such as
came to many millions of young men during the war, and five days later I
was on my way to an army training centre"
[The training centre was at Hemsby, near Caester in Norfolk. They were in
Bell tents near a Butlins Camp for a week. They were moved on a week later,
without being told where they were going. (This was the usual procedure)]
From 18.8.1940, Edwin Roberts was stationed at Steventon in Berkshire
Drawing "Eddie", signed
J. Walpole
1941.
(appears to be wearing army uniform and reading a Penguin paperback)
Water colour "Priory Cottages, The Causeway, Steventon, Berks. 1941" signed
G.P. Gould.
Unlabelled photograph of men and women (mostly) in army uniform. Includes
Edwin Roberts. May be Royal Army Pay Cops.
Clark, G.W. 1955 3. N.C.C. "Being the story of a Non-
Combatant Company in war time told by
Major G. W. Clark, M.C. O.C. No.3.
Coy. N.C.C. To the memory of
Ken
Baker."
Copy
signed
Gilbert W.
Clark.
This contains a photograph of the first reunion, on 5.10.1946.
3 N.C.C. Association. Address List (Printed) Not dated. Address of
E. Roberts suggests 1946, 1947 or 1948.
Fellowship Record "Being a record of some believers who met in happy
fellowship while serving in H.M. Forces". and a supplement. Includes names
and addresses of Harry Young and Chas Smith, not Edwin Roberts.
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 1 April 1946;
"Incorporating No 3. Coy N.C.C. Magazine"
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 2 August 1946;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 3 December 1946;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 4 April 1947;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 5 August 1947;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 6 December 1947;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 7 April 1948;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 8 August 1948;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 9 December 1948;
"Welcome to the Guests" by Colin MacGregor recalls life in N.C.C.3, the
analysis of officer's behaviour by the men, the nature of the work,
educational activity and the relevance to "civilisation" of this "fantastic
society". Extracts were reprinted in
August 1973
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 10 April 1949;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 11 August 1949;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 12 December 1949;
"I suppose some of my most enjoyable times were spent with the two Jacks,
Walpole and Williamson, attempting to organise concerts. Remember the
"Three Brass Balls" which first saw light in Swindon and continued in
Bristol" Ex-S/Ldr p.14
Chas. Smith.. is a partner in the firm of accountants Griffin Stone,
Moscrop and Co. Another member, F. Roy Coad, was an N.C.C. on P.O.W. work,
whilst Stan Lander is employed by the same firm.
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 13 April 1950;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 14 August 1950;
J. Walpole
removed from NCC Association list for non
payment of subscription.
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 15 December 1950;
"A new lease of life was given to the Association at the last Reunion-
the fifth. It soon became apparent to the sixty members and friends who had
gathered for what some were thinking was the last time that the Association
was far from dead."
Missing
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 17 December 1951;
E.Roberts reinstated on NCC Association list after payment of
subscription.
Missing
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 2 December 1952;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 3 August 1953;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 4 December 1953;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 5 August 1954;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 6 December 1954;
(History and a Members' address list)
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 7 August 1955;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 8 December 1955;
(Death of
Francis Arthur Peach)
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 9 August 1956;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 10 December 1956;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 11 August 1957;
"Operation New World" by Major Clark is the story of the first year of
the Flora Innes House which is an experiment in human relationships being
carried out by the Major and his wife in their home [4 St Peter's Road, St
Margaret's, Middlesex]. They are caring for mentally retarded people in
such a way that their mental respect is returning and they are finding a
new lease of life" (p.8)
Clark, G.W., M.C., B.Sc. no date Operation "New World". The Story
of the First Year of the Flora Innes House 19 pages duplicated.
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 12 December 1957;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 13 August 1958;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 14 December 1958;
Missing
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 16 December 1959;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 17 August 1960:
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 18 December 1960;
Missing
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 20 December 1961;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 21 August 1962;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 22 December 1962;
(Death of
Gilbert
Clark)
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 23 August 1963;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 24 December 1963;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 25 August 1964;
"The events of the past few weeks have brought the Exclusive Brethren into
the news headlines and no doubt recalled many memories of N.C.C. days and
our own particular P.B's. We feel sure that they are not of the 'Big Jim'
fraternity even though they caused many heated discussion during those
years we lived together."
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 26 December 1964;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 27 August 1965;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 28 December 1965:
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 29 August 1966;
Special issue in preparation for 21st reunion
Two copies
"I am indebted to those who have sent articles for this special issue and
also to the person who suggested we should not forget those of our number
who have died, including Ebenezer Munro, Ken Baker, Alan Ghinn, George
Drew, Dick Clay, Wally Sargeant, Max Davis, C.S.M. Walker, Captain Peach,
Cyril Pearson, Arthur Hindle, Major Clark and Alf Turner."
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 30 December 1966;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 31 August 1967;
Editorial by Jack Bentley "New Ways of Service" outlines the "growing
number of organisations doing the work of caring and compassion which was
the prerogative of the Church". Also a Members' address list)
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 32 December 1967;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 33 August 1968;
Editorial by Jack Bentley "What Next" comments (optimistically) on
"recent happenings amongst students". "The inevitable outcome of an
educational system which encourages youngsters to think for themselves, to
use their initiative and to resolve their own problems was bound to cause
revolt against the 'establishment' sooner or later."
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 34 December 1968;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 36 December 1969;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 37 August 1970;
"The call up of the members of the original No.3 Coy. N.C.C. was on 3rd
July 1940.." [David Jones and Jack Bentley reminisced] "about that eventful
day thirty years before when we, along with many of you members, travelled
to
Hemsby 'Holiday Camp'. We
found it a little difficult to remember some things but others, like the
large Sergeant Major, the tents we slept in, and the ablutions, we recalled
with ease".
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 38 December 1970:
Report of the 25th reunion
Two copies
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 39 August 1971;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 40 December 1971:
Editorial by Jack Bentley says "It is 'Another Era'" with "happenings
unknown before. Articles for the News-sheet have been received, more than
can be accommodated in this issues and they will be held over for future
use."
Two copies
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 41 August 1972;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 42 December 1972;
"It Can Now Be Told" by Sid Ray tells of the one-eyed driver who passed
medical inspection by memorising the chart.
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 43 August 1973;
Recollections of the December
1948 issue.
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 44 December 1973;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 45 August 1974;
Editorial by Jack Bentley says "It isn't easy to be happy and cheerful
in these depressing days of inflation, corruption, near civil-wars,
revolution and growing violence. Yet one wants to present a better future
and one constantly hopes and prays that such a time will come..."
Missing
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 49 August 1976;
Missing
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 51 August 1977;
3. N.C.C. Reunion 1977 Photograph
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 52 December 1977;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 53 August 1978;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 54 December 1978;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 55 August 1979;
3. N.C.C. Reunion 6.10.1979 Photograph
(This is not labelled 3. N.C.C. Reunion)
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 56 December 1979;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 57 August 1980;
3. N.C.C. Reunion 4.10.1980 Photograph
(This is not labelled 3. N.C.C. Reunion)
There is a list of names: George Balderson, Geoff Murrell, Graham
Chesney, David Rees, Chas Smith, Ken Woodall, Sid Ray, Herbert Sweet, John
- , Charlie Coleman, Cyril Arley, Jack Bentley, Cyril Field, Eddie Cook,
Eddie Roberts, Enoch Thomas, Martin Cross, Alf Styles, Ted Herman, Don
Agar, Sid Renow, [Front row:] Mrs Rees, Sweet, Smith, Bentley, Ray,
Roberts, Renow.
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 58 December 1980;
Missing
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 62 December 1982;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 63 August 1983;
3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 64 December 1983;