ROYAL MESSAGE RECEIVED
TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRISONERS
(P.A.) WELLINGTON, October 3. The Governor-General (Sir Cyril Newall) has received from his Majesty the King the following message to prisoners of war repatriated from the Far East:—
“The Queen and I bid you a very warm welcome home. Through all the great trials and sufferings you have undergone at the hands of the Japanese, you have been constantly in our thoughts. We know, from reports we have already received, how heavy those sufferings have been. We know also that these have been endured by you with the highest courage. We mourn with you the death of so many of your gallant comrades. With all our hearts we hope your return from captivity will bring you and your families a full measure of happiness, which ■ you may long enjoy together.” (signed) George R.I.
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Southland Times, Issue 25794, 4 October 1945, Page 4
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