WE TREAT THEM WELL
VISITING MERCANTILE SEAMEN lb is gratifying to know that members of the Mercantile Marine who from time to time visit Dunedin in the course of the hazardous voyages are made cordially welcome and that entertainment of various kinds is arranged for them. It is also pleasing to bo assured by these hardy mariners that such attention is deeply appreciated. This was made clear during the recent visit of an overseas vessel to an Otago port, when its captain assured members of the Otago Harbour Board that ho and every one of his officers and crew were extremely sorry to leave Dunedin, whose citizens,'and particularly the Scottish societies here, had extended to them' unceasing hospitality. “Indeed,” the skipper added, “ I believe some of our fellows are delighted that there is a war on, they have been made such a fuss of, while I myself have been utterly spoiled.” A. framed photograph of a scene in Dunedin was presented to the captain to be hung in the ship, the chairman of the board (Mr E. S. Thompson), in handing it over, referring to the fortitude and courage of the members of the Mercantile Marine and the great part they were playing in bringing about ultimate victory for the United .Nations.
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Evening Star, Issue 24285, 28 August 1942, Page 2
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212WE TREAT THEM WELL Evening Star, Issue 24285, 28 August 1942, Page 2
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