N.Z. Warships At Apia
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From Our Own Correspondent.
APIA, August 14.
August 4 the H.M.N.Z. sloop Leith arrived at Apia, and was followed on the sth by H.M.N.Z.S. Diomede. Officers and men of the warships, many of them on their first visit to the hospitable shores of Samoa, took the opportunity of a few days’ stay here to get acquainted with the country and its inhabitants.
The Diomede left on August 9 for Suva (Fiji) and Auckland, while the Leith de parted on August 10 for the Tokelau Islands, taking the Native Secretary (Mr.
McKay) and an official party for a tour of inspection. The Leith will return to Apia in about 10 days. The Tokelau Is lands are under the administrative care of the Apia Administration.