Fiji’S Defence

ALTHOUGH official reticence is—very properly—being observed, it is known that steps are actively in progress for the defence of Fiji (and especially Suva).

The Colony recently has been visited by navy, army and air chiefs, mostly from New Zealand, and the defences have been very carefully looked over.

An area of what formerly was sugar cane land has been taken over by the Government on the north cost of Viti Levu, near Nadi, and now is being level led and prepared as an aerodrome. It is not known whether this is to be a civil or military airport—probably both.

It is also reported that preparations are being made to mount big guns at suitable points in the Colony.