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N. Caledonia
From Our Own Correspondent
Noumea, July 17.
AMERICA’S Independence Day and France’s Republic Day celebrations served to show how popular the United States Forces have become in New Caledonia. There were special cheers on the appearance of the American Commander at the salut ing bases, and for the American detachments marching past. Thus was demonstrated the gratitude and the friendship of the New Caledonians, both white and native, and their appreciation of the Americans’ considerate behaviour during four months’ strenuous work, which has meant a noteworthy contri bution to the defensive and offensive capabilities of the South-West Pacific area.
Mr. C. P. Thomas, father of Lieut.
Wyn. Thomas, of Papua, died in the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, North Sydney, on July 27, a fortnight after his son’s arrival on two months’ furlough.