PRISONERS OF WAR

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 79, 2 October 1944, Page 4

PRISONERS OF WAR

NEWS OF CAMPS IN GERMANY Wellington, Sept. 30. An International Red Cross report on a visit to Stalag XIB states that of 70.000 prisoners in the camp 240 were New Zealanders. The camp gave a good impression of orderliness. Barracks were well ventilated with sufficient space between the buildings. Regulation rations were issued and food parcels controlled by the camp representative. There are facilities for cooking individual food. Supplied clothing had very hard wear in the work detachment and the British camp representative had asked for large stocks to be sent to Geneva. There was a large sports ground but the theatre and library facilities seemed rather inadequate. The camp made an excellent impression. A report on Stalag XXA has also been received. There were 68 New Zealanders there at the time of the delegate's visit. Health was generally good. Padres were permitted to visit work detachments. Discipline had generally been tightened up. The New Zealand High Commissioner ip London has been advised that information concerning the transfer of war prisoners from Stalag 357 to Stalag 355 is incorrect. Stalag 357 has been moved from Thorn in Poland to Oerbke near Falling Bostel. It is assumed that the number is unchanged and correspondence should be addi-essed to Stalag 357 unless communications from a prisoner give another address.—P.A.