CRUISER ACHILLES LEAVES NZ CONVOY PT 4

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Part 4 of 4

Commentary by NZBU commentator, Doug Laurenson, on the departure of
HMNZS Achilles leaving the NZ Troop ship convoy 3 days out into the
Tasman ocean from New Zealand.

This commentary has long periods of no commentary with background wind
noise and muffled voices.

"The troops sing 'For They Are Jolly Good fellows' followed by three
cheers. The Achilles is now leaving us going back to New Zealand".

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Year 1940

Reference number 11195

Media type AUDIO

Collection Sound Collection

Credits RNZ Collection

Duration 00:01:39

Date 30 Aug 1940

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