OUR MEN IN EGYPT.
DEMOBILISATION DIFFICULTIES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. In a statement regarding the demobilisation of the men in Egypt, the Minister of Defence says: "No one regrets more than I do the fact that our men in Egypt have not been able to return tc New Zealand for demobilisation at a faster rate than has been possible up to the present. No effort has been spared to obtain the necessary shipping for this purpose, but this is a matter which cannot be controlled fiom New Zealand, as the providing of ships is in the hands of the Ministry of Shipping. Further, it has been found necessary, during the past month or two, to cancel the arrangements which had been made for the return of our men, in consequence of the serious disturbances that have been taking place in Egypt. I can only say that the latest advice received was to the effect that the demobilisation of New Zealanders would be resumed at the earliest possible date, and, as a matter of fact, a small number of unfit men were awaiting embarkation, but no shipping was available for the time being."
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 May 1919, Page 5
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194OUR MEN IN EGYPT. Taranaki Daily News, 23 May 1919, Page 5
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