MR. ALLEN IN DUNEDIN
GOOD WORK BY OUR HOSPITAL' SHIPS. (»T TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) ..7"' i DUNEDIN, This-Day. ;:, The Defence Minister (Hon. James Allen) states that the New Zealand hospital ships Marama and Maheno are now doing splendid work in conveying sick and wounded soldiers between: France and England, their services, being of Imperial character. They were not used' exclusively for the.' conveyance of New Zealanders. The extent of their worfe w may be gauged by the record of the Maheno, Which on Bth July last took no, fewer...than 1141 sick and wounded from" Havre, a record which the Minister says seems almost incredible. The Minister announces that the supply of small arms ammunition is now good, and there is prospect of an ample supply of artillery ammunition. The Lewia quick-firing guns are proving excellent weapons in the training camps. y Thework of training men has in consequence been exceptionally far advanced. As regards money for the supply of comforts for the sick and wounded at Home, both the High Commissioner and the War Contingent Association have substantial funds in hand. The New Zealand, patriotic societies have contributed generously. The Minister learea ior Wellington tomorrow.
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Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 41, 17 August 1916, Page 7
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194MR. ALLEN IN DUNEDIN Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 41, 17 August 1916, Page 7
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