DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22571, 26 February 1948, Page 6

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

PEOPLE OF N.Z. MR. FRASER’S MESSAGE ALL POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE (P.A.) DUNEDIN Feb 2(i. 'I was deeply shocked and grieved to learn of the seriou- tiain accident between Seddon and Blind River.” said the Prime Minister. Mr. P. Fraser. 'As yet full details are not available, but it is evident from the information that has come to hand that there is a serious loss of life and that still more people have been seriouslv injured. ‘On receipt of the news the acting Minister of Railways, Mr. Hackett, wno was attending the New Zealand marching championships at Dunedin, made immediate arrangements to proceed to the scene of the disaster. “I am informed that all possible measures have been and are being taken to care for the injured and to render any other assistance which may be necessary. “A disaster of such magnitude will cast a gloom over the whole Dominion and the thoughts of all people will be with the relatives of those who were on the train in their anxiety and sorrow. “On behalf of the Government and the people of New Zealand I extend to all relatives our deepest sympathy in their grave anxiety.”