MESSAGE TO MR. MASSEY
THE QUESTION OP RELIEF A TEN MONTHS' ENFORCED I DRIFT. Last evening the Prime Minister (Hon. W. P. Massey) received the following message from the Shackleton expedition ship Aurora: — '"'Shackleton expedition ship Aurora proceeding to Port Chalmers in. a disabled condition. Enforced ten months' drift in ice from winter quarters. Please accept commander's respects to yourself and the people of New Zealand. —Stenhouse." The Prime Minister sent a message to the effect that he regretted that the ship was. disabled, and that, all 011. board could be sure of a warm welcome in New Zealand. AVhen asked if anything was to be done for the relief of the vessel, • the L'riino Minister said that he had already been in touch with the Marino Department officials, and the position would bo considered to-day. . .
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2730, 27 March 1916, Page 6
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136MESSAGE TO MR. MASSEY Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2730, 27 March 1916, Page 6
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