DUTCH EVACUEES
* ACCOMMODATION AT NAPIER “ The Press ” Special Service NAPIER, January 7. The hope that Napier could accommodate a large number of Dutch evacuees in the near future was expressed by the Mayor of Napier (Mr T. W. Hercock). The Tourist Department had asked Napier to take several hundred Dutch visitors, but it appeared that only a limited number could be accommodated. Mr Hercock said negotiations had been going on for no fewer than 50 to 60 Army huts to form a camp to accommodate the visitors, but undue delay was being encountered. “We have 15 acres of land prepared to take these huts and are ready to entertain these Dutch visitors,” said Mr Hercock. “However, we cannot do much'in face of this delay in getting the huts. It%eems that places such as Napier are last to be considered in this respect. We have facilities to entertain the visitors and an ideal climate, yet nothing is being done.” Mr Hercock said it was hoped that if huts came to hand shortly, excellent cooking facilities and a fine lounge could be provided. As soon as something definite was done -,a programme of entertainment for the visitors would be arranged.
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Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24768, 8 January 1946, Page 6
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