“ABSOLUTE LUXURY”
TRAVEL ON TROOPSHIPS PHYSIQUE IMPROVED NEW BADGES ISSUED (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. Writing from "a troopship at sea” a member of the first New Zealand Echelon described life as an absolute luxury after camp. ‘‘l am in a two-berth cabin. The meals are first class” he says. “For example, we have bacon, eggs and tomatoes for breakfast. ‘‘We cannot mention much about our movements, our ship or convoy, but really it is a marvellous sight to see all these big ships in formation. Most of the day is spent in sports, boxing, wrestling, deck tennis '■ and deck quoits. “One does not feel much like a soldier, but really like a tourist. Still what drill and parades we do have are not begrudged by anyone, and there is a distinct improvement both in the health and bearing. We have had our vaccination. “New badges have been issued. They bear two fern leaves enclosing the 'initials New Zealand, with a crown on top, and underneath the word ‘Onward' on d scroll. “Special boat drill is given '.Occasionally and at sunset black-oul ; is ■ enforced with all the portholes closed and everything in absolute darkness. Everything is cheap on board—cigarettes, tobacco and beer.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20170, 13 February 1940, Page 4
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