GERMAN CAMP FOR PRISONERS

Southland Times, Issue 25483, 2 October 1944, Page 7

GERMAN CAMP FOR PRISONERS

Good Conditions Reported

(P.A.) WELLINGTON, September 30. An International Red Cross report on a visit to Stalag XI B states that of the 70,000 prisoners in the camp 240 were New Zealanders. The camp gave a good impression of orderliness, the barracks were well ventilated with sufficient space between the buildings, regulation rations were issued and food parcels were controlled by the eamp representatives. There are facilities for cooking individual food supplies. The 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 theatre and library facilities seemed rather inadequate. The camp made an excellent impression. A report on Stalag XX A was also received. There were 68 New Zealanders there at the time of the delegate’s visit. The health was generally good. Padres were permitted to visit the work detachments. The discipline generally had been tightened up. Tire New Zealand High Commissioner in London had been advised that

the information concerning the transfer of war prisoners from Stalag 357 to 355 was incorrect. Stalag 357 had been moved from Thom in Poland to Oerbke near Fallingbostel. It was assumed that the number had been unchanged and that correspondence should be addressed to 357 unless communications from a prisoner gave another address. 1