PRISONERS OF WAR
IMPROVED CAMP CONDITIONS (P.A.) WELLINGTON, August 22. Letters from New Zealand prisoners of war in Germany and Italy show that conditions in the camps are rapidly improving. Letters written in May are now being received in great numbers from both countries, and they indicate that life is easier than in the past in respect to entertainment as well as food and clothing. The Prisoners of War Inquiry Office has cabled to the American Red Cross and the British Red Cross regarding the possibility of sending additional food parcels. The replies suggested that it would be unwise to go beyond the official channels of regular supply. Jealousies might arise in the camps if the New Zealand prisoners received preferential treatment, and if an additional scheme were developed it would hinder the established flow of food parcels, thus preventing other prisoners from receiving their one parcel every week. It was also stated that the weekly rations were adequate, and were made up of a well-ha lanced diet. The number of prisoners on tile files is now C,158, excluding 12 unofficial cases.
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Evening Star, Issue 24281, 24 August 1942, Page 6
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182PRISONERS OF WAR Evening Star, Issue 24281, 24 August 1942, Page 6
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