MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
.Numerous, messages, of .sympathy continue to be received by the Minister of Defence (the Hon. Sir Heaton Rhodes). lA. ridio menage from Coramodtis A. Beal, on H.JI.S. Duuidio, tt Apia,
states: "The commodore, captain, officers, and',. ship's company of the New Zealand squadron most deeply regret to learn the sad news of the death of Major-General Melvill, and express their most sincere sympathy with the Army in their sad loss.' They would be grateful if you would convey their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Melvill in her great sorrow." ,
A message received froni Colonel A. ■Adams, expresses the sympathy of the 3rd Mounted Brigade. : • '
;The following cable was' received from Defence Headquarters, Australia :—"The Minister and the Military Board, icarn with, great regret of the death of MajorGeneral Melvill, and extend,sincere sympathy." . ; ' ...:■: -,-. A .:■'.'■
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 69, 18 September 1925, Page 8
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135MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 69, 18 September 1925, Page 8
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