EXPECTED AT AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALANDERS’ BRIDES FROM BRITAIN (P.A.) Auckland, March 6. Two groups of brides, fiancees and children of New Zealanders who served in Great Britain are due to arrive at Auckland within the next few clays. The first group of 92 women and children is coming by the Akaroa, which is expected at 12.30 p.m. on Friday. The party will be received by the Mayor, Mr. J. A. C. Allum, at 2.30 n.m. at the Town Hall. The composition of the Akaroa’s group is: Army, 21 wives, one fiancee, two children; Navy, 20 wives, four children; Air Force, 35 wives, one fiancee, eight children. A group of 79 women and children is expected by the Rimutaka, which is due on Monday. Of this number 20 are on the Army’s roll, 25 are on the Navy’s and 34 are on the Air Force’s list. I
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 55, 7 March 1946, Page 3
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146EXPECTED AT AUCKLAND Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 55, 7 March 1946, Page 3
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