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North Otago Times, Volume C, Issue 13145, 28 August 1914, Page 5

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. WILD BUMOKS DENIED.^B —■.•■/! .(Spuria! to "The Tinios."); jf-jM WELLINGTON, August 27..'. : .. A further ussufuiicc regarding- the welfare of the first section of the ■Expeditionary Force was given by the Premier in the House or Iteprcsontntivoij this cvoning. ; . "During thehiati'cw days," said Mr Masscy, "a nuinbor of wild .and mischievous rumours have been in circulation with regard to a disaster which is aL leged to have overtaken the first section of the Expeditionary force. These rumours have' not the very slightest foundation. I. have been specially requested by his Excellency the Governor to tell lion, members.that ho has been in communication no longer ago than early this morning with the Expeditionary Force. They are all well in good form, and ready to give a good account ofthcmselves whenever an opportunity may offer." The statement by the Minister was received with continued applause.