BRITISH CHILDREN
1 CHIEF ESCORT GRATEFUL
Prior to her departure for England, Miss Jeap Johnsop chief escort to N« Zea.and o ( ,ne 80 *o y s ana qMs
iron" Scotland who came to the Dominion under the children's oversea-; reception scheme, spoke highly of the many helpful kindnesses extended to her by the people of Wellington and officials of State Departments with whom her work brought her in contact.
"I am so grateful for the hospitality, great kindness, and helpfulness given me," Miss Johnson said, "that I find it difficult to express my thanks adequately. It has been a happy experience to me to meet New Zealanders; they are a lovely people full of camaraderie. I wish I had time before I sail to meet again and say au revoir to all individually."
The Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. W. E. Parry) said a high impression was formed of Miss Johnson's qualifications and woi'k. She had been very helpful in consultations concerning the settlement of British children in New Zealand.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 86, 8 October 1940, Page 5
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