International Courtesies
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At Ft. Moresby
Prom Our Own Correspondent.
Port Moresby, Sept. 5.
THE K. P. M. vessel “Maetsuycker” ar rived in Port Moresby from Singa pore on August 31, and sailed the same afternoon for Sydney via N.Z. As the 31st was the anniversary of th,e birth day of Queen Wilhelmina, the vessel was •gay with bunting and good feelings. The Lt.-Governor (Sir Hubert Murray) ac companied by the Official Secretary (Hon.
H. L. Murray) called on Captain Staal to convey his congratulations and good wishes. Toasts were drunk to Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, and to King George of England.
Mr. A. Hogan, of Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd., Port Moresby, Papua, arrived in Sydney by the August “Macdhui” for six months’ furlough.