REPORT ON PRISON CAMPS

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 24051, 13 September 1943, Page 2

REPORT ON PRISON CAMPS

(P.A.) WELLINGTON. SeptemberUlStalag 383, Germany, was visitea oy an International Red Cross representative at the end of June, states tv* Prisoners of War Inquiry Office. Tne report states that among the 4000 ish prisoners are 300 New Zealanders. The total of prisoners in this camp was increased recently when transfers from' Stalag VIIIB were ma “ e - The clothing position was stated to be satisfactory altnough there was no reserve of trousers. Food rations were supplemented by vegetables grown by the prisoners. The British representative had absolute control over bulk food parcels. Correspondence was regular and recreation well organised. There was a swimming bath. Stalag Luft 111, Germany, was visited at the end of July. Accommodation was stated to be excellent with large barracks, each housing 80 men, divided into small rooms for six to eight officers. Double-storeyed beds, numerous cupboards, wash basins, and, water taps were provided. There were stoves in each room. Food rations were according to regulations. Kitchens were well fitted out and the food was prepared by orderlies under the control of a German n.c.o. The camp canteen was well organised, although there was a lack of toilet articles. The men had weekly showers and dental attention was excellent. Regular religious services were held. Discipline was severe as a result of attempts to escape. Oflag VIIB, Germany, was visited at the end of July. Food was according to regulations. Clothing was excellent, each officer possessing two uniforms, two pairs of leather shoes and sufficient underclothing. There were hot showers, sufficient wash basins, and numerous latrines. Medical attention was excellent. The canteen sells beer and lemonade but lacks toilet articles. Three British chaplains conduct services, There was a library of 12,000 books and an orchestra, If next of kin have recently received letters from prisoners in Germany requesting battledress or containing complaints that the prisoner is 'inconvenienced on account of insufficient uniform, they are asked to send exact copies to the Prisoner of War Inquiry Office Wellington, giving the date of the letter and the camp address. MESSAGE TO WOMEN NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN At the close of the 1943 Dominion conference of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, the council sends this message to the women of New. Zealand: "First, to our young women, we send our pride in their brave-hearted part in our country’s war effort through the armed forces, the nursing, industrial, and land services. With our pride we send to them , art Appeal for still greater achievements in the ■ post-war world. Let them aspire to a truer citizenship, with all its privileges and responsibilities. “To the mothers, sweethearts, and wives we express our gratitude for the courage and sacrifice manifested in sending their men and womenfolk to fight for freedom. “To all, we commend our earnest belief that in their hands rests the future happiness of our land. We ask them when planning for the future not to brush aside the spiritual side of life and not to forget that our country’s happiness and future welfare‘can only be obtained by securing the comradeship of peoples of all lands. “To this end the National Council of Women of New Zealand in conference assembled pledges itself to secure the greatest measure of justice for all and we invite all women to join us in this task.”

N.Z. FORCES CLUB AT CAIRO

(N.Z.E.F. Official News 'Service) CAIRO. September 10. The New Zealand Forces Club at Cairo is now in a strong ppsition, having repaid to the Patriotic Fund all. the money provided, for establishment; costs, as well as hahding over to tub' fund £20,000 in two payments to provide a reserve for possible establish?, ment expenses in other theatres. At the quarterly meeting of unit delegates of the club committee General Freyberg paid tribute to the management of the institution, which not only acted as a welfare centre, but imported large supplies from New Zealand to supply unit canteens and Y.M.C.A. canteens. No formation in the Middle East had been served better than the 2nd N.Z.E.F. Division, Everyone agreed that the establishment of the club had been justified by events, he said.

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