TROOPS FAREWELLED
SCENE AT ALCkEAND STATION i P«r Press Association.] AUCKLAND. Dec. 27. Over 10v0 people assembled quietly Station tonight to farewell troops of the lirst echelon of the Special Force returning to Burnham Camp. Christchurcn, at the conclusion of leave. The troops Caught the mood of their parents, relatives and friends, and about 200 of them left in an atmosphere that had little ot the cheery informality usually associated with ’ soldiers returning from leaxe. Each soldier seemed to have his entire family to see him off, reinforced by sweethearts and friends, low n the platform playing Scottish airs. Few signs of emotion were apparent until the time of departure drew near. The troops travelled in four special cars attached to the relief express that left for Wellington at 7.30 o'clock, but the crowd had assembled in full force quite half an hour earlier. No nakas or war-cues marked the departure. A few cheers were given out the cheering was not general. Fhe strain of waiting told on some of th womenfolk a few minutes before the train was due to
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 306, 28 December 1939, Page 6
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