TENTH CONTINGENT.
By Telegraph— Press Association— Copyright
Sydney, April 25. The troopship Norfolk, with the South Island Battalion of the Tenth Contingent, has arrived from Lyttelton. The troopship Norfolk, which has arrived from New Zealand, had a good passage. The men and horses are ail in good condition. Beyond a little seasickness at the start, the health of the Norfolk’s troops was excellent. The chief incident, of tho voyage was the loss of the ship s cook, Henry Darby. When a day out, he jumped or fell overboard. The ship s boats were launched, but without avail. Deceased’s wife and three children were aboard.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 400, 26 April 1902, Page 3
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104TENTH CONTINGENT. Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 400, 26 April 1902, Page 3
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