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The '''Girl Peace Scouts''' is the name for the original [[Girl Guides]] of New Zealand. Founded in 1908 by [[Lieutenant Colonel Cossgrove]] (also the founder of [[Scouting New Zealand]]) when his daughter Muriel wanted an organisation for girls too. | The '''Girl Peace Scouts''' is the name for the original [[Girl Guides]] of New Zealand. Founded in 1908 by [[Lieutenant Colonel Cossgrove]] (also the founder of [[Scouting New Zealand]]) when his daughter Muriel wanted an organisation for girls too. | ||
<ref name=" | <ref name="autogenerated1">Iles, Marie (1976) 65 Years of Guiding in New Zealand The Girl Guide Association New Zealand (inc): Christchurch</ref> | ||
Cossgrove wrote a programme for the newly created Peace Scouts after consulting, in 1908, with his friend (and leader of Scouting in the UK) [[Robert Baden-Powell]]. At this time the [[Girl Guides]] had not been established and Baden-Powell suggested to Cossgrove that it might work in New Zealand. The book was published in 1910, however there were already over 300 Peace Scouts across the country by that time. | Cossgrove wrote a programme for the newly created Peace Scouts after consulting, in 1908, with his friend (and leader of Scouting in the UK) [[Robert Baden-Powell]]. At this time the [[Girl Guides]] had not been established and Baden-Powell suggested to Cossgrove that it might work in New Zealand. The book was published in 1910, however there were already over 300 Peace Scouts across the country by that time. | ||
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====Organisation<ref name=" | ====Organisation<ref name="autogenerated1" />==== | ||
The name applied to girls between about 12-20 from 1908 - 1923.<ref name="Guides NZ">[http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-history.asp Guides NZ Website - About Us]</ref> | The name applied to girls between about 12-20 from 1908 - 1923.<ref name="Guides NZ">[http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-history.asp Guides NZ Website - About Us]</ref> | ||
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Any girls who could afford the uniform were expected to wear a khaki blouse and skirt (coming below the knee), a leather belt around the waist (with a knife) plus a khaki hat with a brim. | Any girls who could afford the uniform were expected to wear a khaki blouse and skirt (coming below the knee), a leather belt around the waist (with a knife) plus a khaki hat with a brim. | ||
====Fairy Peace Scouts<ref name=" | ====Fairy Peace Scouts<ref name="autogenerated1" />==== | ||
Established for the younger sisters (aged from 7) of Peace Scouts in 1918 and ran until amalgamation with the Girl Guides in 1923. The programme was based on Māori legends and the UK Brownie/Rosebud programme. The leader was called the 'Fairy Mistress' and waved a wand. | Established for the younger sisters (aged from 7) of Peace Scouts in 1918 and ran until amalgamation with the Girl Guides in 1923. The programme was based on Māori legends and the UK Brownie/Rosebud programme. The leader was called the 'Fairy Mistress' and waved a wand. | ||
===== Enrollment ===== | ===== Enrollment ===== | ||
Before being enrolled, girls had to prove they could lace their boots, tell the time and skip on both feet.<ref name="Guides NZ" | Before being enrolled, girls had to prove they could lace their boots, tell the time and skip on both feet.<ref name="Guides NZ" />. They then had to repeat the 4 fold promise and the 6 laws: | ||
:1. I must always speak the truth | :1. I must always speak the truth | ||
:2. I must make myself useful to others | :2. I must make myself useful to others | ||
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Pippins is for 5 and 6 year old girls. It offers an informal programme, designed to develop awareness of oneself, others and the environment. <ref name="http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-pippins.asp">[http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-pippins.asp Guides NZ Website - Pippins]</ref> | Pippins is for 5 and 6 year old girls. It offers an informal programme, designed to develop awareness of oneself, others and the environment. <ref name="http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-pippins.asp">[http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-pippins.asp Guides NZ Website - Pippins]</ref> | ||
Pippins were trialled in 1983 in Southland and were such a success that they were promoted throughout the country in 1984.<ref name="The Girl Guides Association Southland Province">''The Girl Guides Association Southland Province, History of the Decade 75-85. Annual Report and Financial Statements'' Craig Printing Co. ltd.: Invercargill</ref> They were originally formed for 6 year olds but this was later expanded to 5 year olds too.<ref name="The Pippin Leader’s"> ''The Pippin Leader’s Guide/Te Aratohū mo te Kaiārahi Poiki'' Guides New Zealand (2002)</ref> The name of 'Pippins' was given to this age group as apples are an important food export item for the country and the Apple and Pear board initially sponsored them.<ref name=" The Girl Guides Association Southland Province" | Pippins were trialled in 1983 in Southland and were such a success that they were promoted throughout the country in 1984.<ref name="The Girl Guides Association Southland Province">''The Girl Guides Association Southland Province, History of the Decade 75-85. Annual Report and Financial Statements'' Craig Printing Co. ltd.: Invercargill</ref> They were originally formed for 6 year olds but this was later expanded to 5 year olds too.<ref name="The Pippin Leader’s"> ''The Pippin Leader’s Guide/Te Aratohū mo te Kaiārahi Poiki'' Guides New Zealand (2002)</ref> The name of 'Pippins' was given to this age group as apples are an important food export item for the country and the Apple and Pear board initially sponsored them.<ref name="The Girl Guides Association Southland Province" />. [[Cox Orange Pippin]] apples were the first variety to be exported from the NZ to the UK. <ref>[http://www.enzafoods.co.nz/information/various_varieties/index.htm?xhighlightwords=pippin#07 ENZA (Eat New Zealand Apples) Website]</ref> | ||
==== Pippin ideals ==== | ==== Pippin ideals ==== | ||
Pippins have no formal ceremonies or enrolments like the Brownies and Guides so they have no Promise or Law to memorise. They do have the Pippin saying for appropriate occasions: | Pippins have no formal ceremonies or enrolments like the Brownies and Guides so they have no Promise or Law to memorise. They do have the Pippin saying for appropriate occasions: | ||
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==== Pippin uniform ==== | ==== Pippin uniform ==== | ||
A navy blue or Guides New Zealand aqua (all girls in one unit will wear the same colour) popover is worn over suitable clothes<ref name="A Guide to Guiding" | A navy blue or Guides New Zealand aqua (all girls in one unit will wear the same colour) popover is worn over suitable clothes<ref name="A Guide to Guiding" />. The popover has a useful pocket on the front for putting things in. Girls can sew (or get her parents to sew) any badges earned on the front of her popover, these will include her special Pippin badge and her cloth regional badge. <ref name="http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-pippins.asp"> [http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-pippins.asp Guides NZ Website - Pippins]</ref> Pippins can also wear a Pink T-Shirt with The New GirlGuidingNZ Logo and a Picture of An Apple and A GirlGuiding Hoodie or Polar Fleece | ||
==== Pippin badges ==== | ==== Pippin badges ==== | ||
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*Caterpillar patch, gained every time 5 caterpillar clauses are completed | *Caterpillar patch, gained every time 5 caterpillar clauses are completed | ||
*Overnighter badge | *Overnighter badge | ||
When linking (moving) up to Brownies, the girls are given their Pippin/Brownie Link badge..<ref name=" | When linking (moving) up to Brownies, the girls are given their Pippin/Brownie Link badge..<ref name="autogenerated2">''The Pippin Leader’s Guide/Te Aratohū mo te Kaiārahi Poiki'' Guides New Zealand (2002)</ref> | ||
====Pippin activities.<ref name=" | ====Pippin activities.<ref name="autogenerated2" />==== | ||
*Overnighters (for which the ‘Overnighter’ badge is gained) is when Pippins, from the same or a mixture of units, take a trip to a hall and have a sleep over with games and activities | *Overnighters (for which the ‘Overnighter’ badge is gained) is when Pippins, from the same or a mixture of units, take a trip to a hall and have a sleep over with games and activities | ||
*Pippinics are regional occasions where girls can meet other Pippins from all over the area at an event which usually lasts all day | *Pippinics are regional occasions where girls can meet other Pippins from all over the area at an event which usually lasts all day | ||
=== Brownies === | === Brownies === | ||
Brownies is for girls between 7 and 10 years old. Brownies meet in “packs” which are spilt into “sixes” of 4-6 girls in each. Each six has a leader and a second, usually girls with more experience. Brownies cluster in a Brownie Ring, symbolising looking inwards towards family and friends and giving service around the home.<ref name="Hopkirk">Hopkirk, M.A. (1965) ''Ceremonial for Girl Guides'' The Girl Guides Association of New Zealand (inc.): Christchurch</ref> While in a Brownie Ring, Buzz Time is used to share ideas and make decisions. <ref name=" | Brownies is for girls between 7 and 10 years old. Brownies meet in “packs” which are spilt into “sixes” of 4-6 girls in each. Each six has a leader and a second, usually girls with more experience. Brownies cluster in a Brownie Ring, symbolising looking inwards towards family and friends and giving service around the home.<ref name="Hopkirk">Hopkirk, M.A. (1965) ''Ceremonial for Girl Guides'' The Girl Guides Association of New Zealand (inc.): Christchurch</ref> While in a Brownie Ring, Buzz Time is used to share ideas and make decisions. <ref name="autogenerated3">''A Guide to Guiding in New Zealand/He Aratohu mō te Kaupapa Whakamahiri i Aotearoa'' Guides New Zealand: Christchurch (2000)</ref> | ||
Brownies began as ''Fairy Peace Scouts'' in 1918, changing their name to the same as the UK with amalgamation in 1923.<ref name="Iles" | Brownies began as ''Fairy Peace Scouts'' in 1918, changing their name to the same as the UK with amalgamation in 1923.<ref name="Iles" /> | ||
====Brownie ideals<ref name=" | ====Brownie ideals<ref name="autogenerated3" />==== | ||
Brownies use the same promise and laws as the Guides. | Brownies use the same promise and laws as the Guides. | ||
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=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||
Guides is for girls between 10 and 14 ½ years old<ref name=" | Guides is for girls between 10 and 14 ½ years old<ref name="autogenerated3" />. Guides meet in “companies” or “units” which are spilt into “patrols” of 4-6 girls in each. Each patrol has a leader and a second, usually girls with more experience elected by her peers. Guides form a ‘horseshoe’ shape for ceremonies. This symbolises a service and awareness which is beginning to look wider than just the family and friends.<ref name="Hopkirk" /> | ||
Originally starting as ''Peace Scouts'', the collaboration with the British Girl Guides (and adoption of the name) was not until 1923. From 1923-68 the promise read: | Originally starting as ''Peace Scouts'', the collaboration with the British Girl Guides (and adoption of the name) was not until 1923. From 1923-68 the promise read: | ||
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:To obey the Guide Law | :To obey the Guide Law | ||
1923-73 there were 10 laws. The Peace Scout badge and motto was also dropped and replaced with the UK equivalent, the motto being: '''Be Prepared'''. Before the collaboration, there were two Girl Guide units in [[Invercargill]] but the first registered company was the Cavell Guide Company in Auckland (the new site of the national office). | 1923-73 there were 10 laws. The Peace Scout badge and motto was also dropped and replaced with the UK equivalent, the motto being: '''Be Prepared'''. Before the collaboration, there were two Girl Guide units in [[Invercargill]] but the first registered company was the Cavell Guide Company in Auckland (the new site of the national office). | ||
====Guide ideals<ref name="A Guide to Guiding" | ====Guide ideals<ref name="A Guide to Guiding" />==== | ||
; Promise | ; Promise | ||
I promise to do my best | I promise to do my best | ||
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*and care for the environment | *and care for the environment | ||
The Guide motto is "Be Prepared"<ref name="Iles" | The Guide motto is "Be Prepared"<ref name="Iles" /> | ||
The Guides mascot is a cartoon human girl called Gidget <ref name="http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-offer.asp"> [http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-offer.asp Guides NZ Website - Guides]</ref> | The Guides mascot is a cartoon human girl called Gidget <ref name="http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-offer.asp"> [http://www.girlguides.org.nz/sp-about-offer.asp Guides NZ Website - Guides]</ref> | ||
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=== Rangers === | === Rangers === | ||
Rangers are girls between ages 13 and 19<ref name=" | Rangers are girls between ages 13 and 19<ref name="autogenerated3" />. Rangers meet in “units” which are not divided into patrols, all girls work together to decide the programme. Rangers form a ‘V’ shape for ceremonies. This symbolises the girls being right in the community, offering service and friendship to all.<ref name="Hopkirk" /> | ||
===Ranger ideals<ref name=" | ===Ranger ideals<ref name="autogenerated3" />=== | ||
The promise is the same as the Brownie and Guide with an attachment on the end for the further responsibility of being a Ranger: | The promise is the same as the Brownie and Guide with an attachment on the end for the further responsibility of being a Ranger: | ||
:to be of service to the community | :to be of service to the community | ||
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====Ranger uniform<ref name="http://www.girlguides.org.nz/girlfrenz/girls-gear.asp"> [http://www.girlguides.org.nz/girlfrenz/girls-gear.asp Guides NZ Website - Guide Gear] </ref>==== | ====Ranger uniform<ref name="http://www.girlguides.org.nz/girlfrenz/girls-gear.asp"> [http://www.girlguides.org.nz/girlfrenz/girls-gear.asp Guides NZ Website - Guide Gear] </ref>==== | ||
Rangers wear the same jade/aqua polo shirt and sweatshirt available to Brownies (as well as Guides and Leaders). Badges are displayed on a red badge tab and a red scarf is worn to distinguish Rangers from the other girls. Again, these can be worn over any blue pants or skirt. | Rangers wear the same jade/aqua polo shirt and sweatshirt available to Brownies (as well as Guides and Leaders). Badges are displayed on a red badge tab and a red scarf is worn to distinguish Rangers from the other girls. Again, these can be worn over any blue pants or skirt. | ||
Rangers can design their own uniform for special activities e.g. camps, subject to approval. <ref name=" | Rangers can design their own uniform for special activities e.g. camps, subject to approval. <ref name="autogenerated3" /> | ||
They can also wear a Navy Blue V-Neck T-Shirt and same sweatshirt or hoodie as other Branches | They can also wear a Navy Blue V-Neck T-Shirt and same sweatshirt or hoodie as other Branches | ||
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=== Ranger in Leadership (RILS) === | === Ranger in Leadership (RILS) === | ||
A RIL is a Ranger in Leadership: a young woman who is training to become a leader, taking part in organising Pippin, Brownie or Guide programmes, under the supervision of the leader.<ref name=" | A RIL is a Ranger in Leadership: a young woman who is training to become a leader, taking part in organising Pippin, Brownie or Guide programmes, under the supervision of the leader.<ref name="autogenerated2" /> They were originally termed ‘Junior Leaders’ but this was changed in 1995.<ref name="West">West, D. (1995) ''The Story of Guiding in Northland: Celebrating 35 years as a province'' Calders Design and Print co.: Whangarei</ref> | ||
=== Lones === | === Lones === | ||
The ''Lone Peace Scouts'' originally started in 1923. The first member was Miss Nancy Borton of O Kaiawa, Hampden, Otago. In 1926, the Lones were split into two sections, the Post Guides for girls who were physically handicapped and were at home or in hospital (see below) and the Lone Branch for girls who live too far away. In 1934, the first Ranger and Brownie Lones were established.<ref name="Iles" | The ''Lone Peace Scouts'' originally started in 1923. The first member was Miss Nancy Borton of O Kaiawa, Hampden, Otago. In 1926, the Lones were split into two sections, the Post Guides for girls who were physically handicapped and were at home or in hospital (see below) and the Lone Branch for girls who live too far away. In 1934, the first Ranger and Brownie Lones were established.<ref name="Iles" /> | ||
==== Lones ideals ==== | ==== Lones ideals ==== | ||
In 1929 the motto was established as: ''Solae Sed Sodales'' translating to: '''Lones but of a sisterhood'''<ref name="Iles" | In 1929 the motto was established as: ''Solae Sed Sodales'' translating to: '''Lones but of a sisterhood'''<ref name="Iles" /> | ||
=== Lones uniform === | === Lones uniform === | ||
The uniform is the same as their counterpart. Their promise badge used to contain an ‘L’ but this was dropped after the last re-vamp of the logo. | The uniform is the same as their counterpart. Their promise badge used to contain an ‘L’ but this was dropped after the last re-vamp of the logo. | ||
===Red Shield Guides<ref name=" | ===Red Shield Guides<ref name="autogenerated3" />=== | ||
These units (Pippins to Rangers) are affiliated to the [[Salvation Army]]. All practices are the same as regular Guiding units except the promise has the following added: | These units (Pippins to Rangers) are affiliated to the [[Salvation Army]]. All practices are the same as regular Guiding units except the promise has the following added: | ||
:I promise not to drink alcoholic beverages, smoke or take harmful drugs, and to keep myself clean in thought and deed. | :I promise not to drink alcoholic beverages, smoke or take harmful drugs, and to keep myself clean in thought and deed. | ||
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The International General’s Award is available to all Guides aged 12-15. | The International General’s Award is available to all Guides aged 12-15. | ||
===Other units<ref name=" | ===Other units<ref name="autogenerated3" />=== | ||
==== Multi-age ==== | ==== Multi-age ==== | ||
When there are too few girls for separate units, they are amalgamated into one unit. This unit will carry out activities adapted to suit all ages and still be relevant to the different sections. | When there are too few girls for separate units, they are amalgamated into one unit. This unit will carry out activities adapted to suit all ages and still be relevant to the different sections. | ||
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== National Guiding Centres == | == National Guiding Centres == | ||
===Otimai<ref name="Iles" | ===Otimai<ref name="Iles" /> <ref>Burgin, A.M. (1977) ''The Story of Otimai 1927-1977'' Auckland Girl Guides Association: Auckland</ref>=== | ||
The first Guiding centre in New Zealand, gifted as a training house by Mr and Mrs Wilson (the Chief Commissioner of the time) in 1927. Situated only 30 minutes from Auckland city centre, in Waitakere, it is controlled by the Auckland Region.<ref name="http://www.guidesauckland.org.nz/otimai.html"> [http://www.guidesauckland.org.nz/otimai.html Otimai Website] </ref> The name in Māori means 'welcome, come stay' and the motto is: faith, love and service. When first gifted, there was no electricity, running water or sewage system to the house but working bees and help from the community improved and extended the place with an official opening on 27 April 1928. ‘’Little Otimai’’ is a small cottage on the grounds, used for patrol leader trainings and Rangers. A ‘luncheon party’ was held for the Robert and [[Olave Baden-Powell]] on [[Thinking Day]] 1931 as part of their tour of the country. There is a chapel hidden in the woods of the grounds styled on a similar one at Foxlease in the UK. | The first Guiding centre in New Zealand, gifted as a training house by Mr and Mrs Wilson (the Chief Commissioner of the time) in 1927. Situated only 30 minutes from Auckland city centre, in Waitakere, it is controlled by the Auckland Region.<ref name="http://www.guidesauckland.org.nz/otimai.html"> [http://www.guidesauckland.org.nz/otimai.html Otimai Website] </ref> The name in Māori means 'welcome, come stay' and the motto is: faith, love and service. When first gifted, there was no electricity, running water or sewage system to the house but working bees and help from the community improved and extended the place with an official opening on 27 April 1928. ‘’Little Otimai’’ is a small cottage on the grounds, used for patrol leader trainings and Rangers. A ‘luncheon party’ was held for the Robert and [[Olave Baden-Powell]] on [[Thinking Day]] 1931 as part of their tour of the country. There is a chapel hidden in the woods of the grounds styled on a similar one at Foxlease in the UK. | ||
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*Louise Austin 1968 – (after 1977) | *Louise Austin 1968 – (after 1977) | ||
===Trefoil Park<ref name="West" | ===Trefoil Park<ref name="West" />=== | ||
In 1980, a section of land in a rural valley between Whangarei and Kaikohe was gifted to the Guide Association by an anonymous family. Much fundraising was carried out in the first couple of years to level the ground and build suitable accommodation on site. Gala day and concerts were held, plus the production of “Trefoil Treats”, a recipe book, sold 6,000 copies. 1982 saw many working bees to get the camp functioning and the ‘Camp of the Marsden Cross’ was held in January 1984 to open Trefoil Park. 200 Guides, 36 leaders and 20 Rangers attended the event which was opened by Joye Evans, Chief Commissioner of the time. The chapel at Trefoil Park is dedicated to Shirley Crawford (nee Pearson) for her work in Guiding – 25.2.1995. | In 1980, a section of land in a rural valley between Whangarei and Kaikohe was gifted to the Guide Association by an anonymous family. Much fundraising was carried out in the first couple of years to level the ground and build suitable accommodation on site. Gala day and concerts were held, plus the production of “Trefoil Treats”, a recipe book, sold 6,000 copies. 1982 saw many working bees to get the camp functioning and the ‘Camp of the Marsden Cross’ was held in January 1984 to open Trefoil Park. 200 Guides, 36 leaders and 20 Rangers attended the event which was opened by Joye Evans, Chief Commissioner of the time. The chapel at Trefoil Park is dedicated to Shirley Crawford (nee Pearson) for her work in Guiding – 25.2.1995. | ||
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:Come on let us sing – (chorus) | :Come on let us sing – (chorus) | ||
===Arahina<ref name="English, M." | ===Arahina<ref name="English, M." />=== | ||
A National conference and training centre in Marton. Arahina means ‘to have been led’ in Māori. Owned from the mid 1950s until 2000 when it was bought by the [Institute of Basic Life Principles] from the [Ministry of Defence].<ref name="http://www.iblp.org.nz/nzHistory.htm"</ref> [http://www.iblp.org.nz/nzHistory.htm Institute of Basic Life Principles - History and Grounds] </ref> | A National conference and training centre in Marton. Arahina means ‘to have been led’ in Māori. Owned from the mid 1950s until 2000 when it was bought by the [Institute of Basic Life Principles] from the [Ministry of Defence].<ref name="http://www.iblp.org.nz/nzHistory.htm"</ref> [http://www.iblp.org.nz/nzHistory.htm Institute of Basic Life Principles - History and Grounds] </ref> | ||
===Cracroft House<ref name="English, M." | ===Cracroft House<ref name="English, M." />=== | ||
The house was built in the 1860s and was gifted to the Guide Association in 1959 by Mr and Mrs Cracroft Wilson. | The house was built in the 1860s and was gifted to the Guide Association in 1959 by Mr and Mrs Cracroft Wilson. | ||
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== Chief Commissioners/National Presidents == | == Chief Commissioners/National Presidents == | ||
*1926: Mrs W.R. Wilson<ref name="Iles" | *1926: Mrs W.R. Wilson<ref name="Iles" /> | ||
*Joye Evans (at 1984) <ref name="West" | *Joye Evans (at 1984) <ref name="West" /> | ||
*-2005: Linda Tarbutt | *-2005: Linda Tarbutt | ||
*2005-: Helen Gibbins | *2005-: Helen Gibbins | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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<small>NB: Where one reference has been used to research the entire sub-section - the single footnote has been put after the heading. If something has later been added to this section from a different source, this reference has been added after that particular sentence, the rest of the sub-section is from the original source.</small> | <small>NB: Where one reference has been used to research the entire sub-section - the single footnote has been put after the heading. If something has later been added to this section from a different source, this reference has been added after that particular sentence, the rest of the sub-section is from the original source.</small> | ||
