ON THE WANE.
RETURN SOLDIER DRAFT. ONLY TWO MORE. The colossal task of returning our men from overseas to their homes has almost been completed,, only two transports now being on the water, and tuese vessels will accommodate practically the whole of the remainder of the men who have yet'to/return from overseas. After the ar'rival'of the Kigbma and the Ruapehu <any -further men who have to be repatnattSS win" retarn-'on the ordmary passenger chips. This morning a draft of about 100 men ex tie Rimutaka, which arrived at "Wellington yesterday, were brought- North by 'the express,"and were met at the station by the Volunteer Motor Corps, who conveyed them to their homes. Of the men yet to return the. uext Oraft will come toy the Kigoma. This vessel; according to information received by the Defence Department, is expected it Wellington about Monday next. She had ahout 75 men for Auckland. At the end of the month the last ship, the Ruapehu, is also due at 'Wellington, and of her draft 38 will come North to this city. __^^__™«-»«»™
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Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 5, 6 January 1920, Page 4
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177ON THE WANE. Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 5, 6 January 1920, Page 4
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