PREPARATIONS FOR DEPARTURE.
WELLINGTON, January 29. The horses having been shipped yesterday, 100 members of the eighth contingent slept aboard the troopship Surrey last night, to look after them. The balance of the contingent came to town this morning by special train, and the whole contingeiit will be entertained at luncheon by the citizens at 1 o'clock, when farewell speeches will be delivered by the Governor, Premier, Mayor, and Commandant. After lunch the men will embark, being escorted by the local volunteers to the vessel. The Surrey leaves at ♦ o'clock for Auckland, where she ships about 160 horses. She is expected to take ■her final departure from there on Saturday. The weather to-day is very fine.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2499, 5 February 1902, Page 29
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116PREPARATIONS FOR DEPARTURE. Otago Witness, Issue 2499, 5 February 1902, Page 29
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