"Monty" Visits Wellington
S M ONTY" visited Wellington recently on a troopship. The familiar and much-photographed beret was missing but "Monty" was unmistakable and the principal figure in much leave-taking as the troops left the vessel. There were farewell gifts from officers and other ranks and much advice about health. For three years ."Monty" has been part and parcel of the ship, having travelled many thousands of miles since leaving the home town of Bristol. "Monty" has seen action too, being in a gun-nest when trouble occurred. A slight dose of shellshock resulted. And what is more, "Monty" had chosen the gun-nest in which to produce a family. Once again "Monty" is expecting. This widely-experienced ship’s cat will be able to produce her next family in the peace and quiet of friendly waters. But she has the crew guessing. They don’t know if the new progeny will be Kiwis or Aussies.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 318, 27 July 1945, Page 13
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