Wellington, June 3, feel particularly, in view of the very adverse circumstances" with which they had to contend, that our men have done magnificently. This view is shared by General Sir Archlbald Wavell, All authorities here:
ree that the work of the Maoris has been outstanding."
This message was sent by Mr. Peter Fraser, Prime Minister of New Zealand, from Egypt, a8 quoted by Mr. Nash, Acting Prime Minister, broadcast here last night.
Mr. Fraser said that he feared New Zealand casualties would prove heavy, Most ft men and walking wounded appeared to have escaped, but he did not give an estimate of Broportion who had "remained The New Zealand Prime Minister pald a tribute to the Navy, saying that nothing was finer or more helpful than the attitude of Admiral Cun-Bingham in his efforts to rescue "our MMF. Nash said there was little doubt that the defence of Crete telaying action would prove of the utmost value in relation to the struggle Jahead, and the time factor was very He announced that Parliament was being called next week, when every portunity would be given them Yearn the facts In the Government's Ir Cyrit Newall, Governsr-Gene of New Zealand, has cabled Genera Freyberg. who commanded the forces fon Crete, saying: "Your inspiring Jeadership and the great gallantry and valour of New Zealand troops, together with their British and Aus tralian comrades, under your command in Crete, have been magnificent and have been a constant source of pride and inspiration tous all. Please convey: to all ranks my most profound admiration of their heroic part in the desperate struggle, which will have an immortal place in the pages of history."—Reuter.
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