ON THE SEA.
BOAT p. TERRIFIC WEATHER DISCOMFITURE OF LADY.. 'PASSENGERS.
Received Feb. 3, 0.45 p.m.
London, Jan. 31
In reference to the conditions alward the troopship Militiades, Australian officials state that she ran into terrific weather in the Bay of Biscay, "being swept by heavy seas. There was great discomfort, even danger. There were numbers of premature births. Three matrons and a number of assistant matrons? Were appointed, but undoubtedly the passengers suffered discomfort. The last few boats were fitted with special maternity wards and infants' welfare departments under trained nurses. A number of vessels are delayed by the strikes.—A us. N.Z. Cable Aasoc. GERMANY'S COMMERCIAL FLEET. CONTROLLED BY THE BRITISH.
Received Feb. 3, 8.56 p.m. Copenhagen, Feb. 1,
Unconvoyed German steamers are how Visiting Scandinavian ports, bearing words signifying the armistice. The German captains declare that Englishmen now effectively control the \/hole C ermun commercial fleet. —Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc.
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Taranaki Daily News, 4 February 1919, Page 5
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153ON THE SEA. Taranaki Daily News, 4 February 1919, Page 5
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