Long Litigation Ends in New

Caledonia

From Our Own Correspondent.

NOUMEA, September 3.

AFTER years of litigation, the Societe Forestiere, a timber company whose capital is largely Australian, has gained a favourable decision, in France, against the Government of New Caledonia. A considerable sum of money is involved.

Members of the directorate are expected here from Australia this month.

It was announced in the Melbourne Star of September 18 that “a reservation with mineral rights in Papua, covering 5000 square miles, has been granted to Moroka Dredging and Exploration Co.” A refer ence to this matter will be found on page 66 of this issue.