LONDON’S WELCOME

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 412, 20 April 1937, Page 5

LONDON’S WELCOME

NEW ZEALAND TROOPS WAR-TIME MEMORIES REVIVED. Traffic in the Strand Disorganised. Press Association —Conyright. Received 10.5 a.m. London, April 19. The New Zealand contingent for the Coronation had a great welcome on arrival at Tilbury Docks early this morning. The khaki uniforms and hats revived war-time memories. Disembarkation took place without a hitch, and a special train took them up to London, arriving at St. Pancras Station.

The only Maori member of the contingent had a special welcome at St. Pancras Station from three Maoris, who shouted greetings as he stood in the ranks.

Miss Mitchell and Miss Adams, of the New Zealand Army Nursing Services, were surrounded by friends. They will be billeted at the St. Charles Hospital, in Ladbroke Grove.

The troops had possibly a rriore demonstrative welcome than the Australians as they proceeded through the City. The excitement reached its greatest when a dense mass of loyal New Zealanders surged on the road outside New Zealand House, in the Strand, disorganising the traffic and leaving only a small lane for the marching troops. The appearance on the balcony of New Zealand House of Mr. W. Jordan, the High Commissioner, brought the enthusiasm to a climax.

The troops had luncheon at the Wellington Barracks, and then marched to Waterloo Station, where they entrained for Pirbright.

Irak’s Delegation Cancelled.

Press Association—Copyright. Received 1 p.m.

Cairo, April 19. Irak’s Coronation delegation has been cancelled owing to the state of ipternal affairs. The Government will be represented by the Minister in London.