GENERAL RUSSELL'S RETURN.
(From the Official Wax Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, April 14. General Russell, who has been for sorao time recruiting his health in Southern France, sailed for New Zealand jn , the Arawa. Before his departure his Majesty the King had expressed a wish to see him in order personally to ■> express his thanks and gratification for the valuable services rendered by him and the New Zealand troops under his command. Unfortunately, the General was unable at the time to visit Buckingham Palace, and his Majesty sent a letter wishing the General a safa and comfortable journey back to New Zealand. Before leaving -England he waa quite restored to health.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3396, 16 April 1919, Page 26
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