Tie steamer Wfllochra, formerly employed at a troopship to convey >iew Zealand soldiere to the war rones, is at present running between Rotterdam land Hall, carrying British prisoners of jTFir who hare been released from Gcrjmany. ~Sem oi the veseel'e diversion !to this work was brought by soldiers who returned by the troopehip Maunganui. It -eras also learned that, prior to making the present journey to New Zealand, the Matinganui was engaged ;in carrying American troops to ETigt land. She made st least three trips, : on the first occasion, retrying 2.300 men, ' and accomplishing the run from ?sew York in 11 dajs. ,_. .
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 12, 14 January 1919, Page 5
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