NEW ZEALANDERS AT SIDI REZEGH
HELPING TO HOLD THE CORRIDOR (OHicial War Correspondent with the N.Z.E.F.) Cairo, Nov. 30. It is revealed that the New Zealand forces played an important part in the elimination of the Bologna Division of the Italian Army, oast of Tobruk. In difficult weather New Zealand infantry is holding the defended localities of Sidi Rezegh and Bardia and El Hamed, to prevent, with British armoured forces, the enemy's attempt to break away. Cleaning up operations art* being i cont inued. The I'orridor to Tobruk is now 10 miles wide. New Zealand positions are being shelled b\ the Axis, which is reported to have lost half its tanks. N.Z. PROUD OF HER DIVISION EVENTS IN LIBYA (Press Assn.' Wellington. Dec. 1. "The Government and the people of New Zealand are watching events in Libya with intense interest and justifiable pride in the splendid achievements of the New Zealand Division." stated the Primo Minister. Rt. Hon. P. Fraser, in a telegram replying to a telegram from Lord Galway. former Governor-General of New Zealand, which says: "The heartiest congratulations on the magnilicent action of the New Zealand troops in Libya.’’ Mr. Fraser sent the following reply: "It is with very great pleasure that I acknowledge your telegram of congratulations. The Government and people of New Zealand are watching events in Libya with intense interest and justifiable pride in the splendid achievements of the New Zealand division. This further indication of your continued interest in the Dominion and its overseas forces is most warmly appreciated. Regards, Fraser."
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 284, 2 December 1941, Page 5
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