04-06-2023, 08:09 AM
My Dad was an even cheaper import. He joined the NZArmy before leaving Scotland, so got free passage. He often told us he arrived in Wellington with half a crown in his pocket and was very grateful for the train ticket to Waiouru. I do wonder though if he had any real idea of what he was in for - though at least being Edinburgh born he was used to being a bit nippy..