In Fiji

NZ Governor-General In Fiji

THE Governor General of New Zealand, Lt.-General Sir Bernard Freyberg, and Lady Freyberg, arrived at Lau cala Bay. Suva, on June 29, on a brief visit to Fiji. While in the Colony they will be the guests of the Governor of Fiji and Lady Freeston.

When he arrived, Sir Bernard inspected a Guard of Honour provided by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and later, at Government House, inspected a Guard ot Honour provided by the Fiji Police. The band of the Fiji Military Forces was present at Government House.

In the evening, returned soldiers who served under Sir Bernard in the Middle East, were given an opportunity of meet ing him when he visited the Headquarters of the Fiji Military Forces.

The following day, after inspecting the RNZAF station at Laucala Bay, Sir Ber nard and Lady Freyberg made a flight over the Colony in an RNZAF Catalina.

They lunched at Labasa as the guests of the District Commissioner Northern, Mr.

J. E. Windrum, and Mrs. Windrum.

The remainder of the programme in cluded a visit, with the Governor of Fiji and Lady Freeston, to the island of Ban.

On the morning of July 2, the NZ Vice- Regal party embarked on HMNZb “Bellona” for Tonga.

"Matua" Passengers

Passengers who left Suva, Fiji, for Auckland on June 15, on the “Matua” included (left to right): The Suva manager of Boots. Mr. Smidt, farewelling his wife and young son. Mrs.

L Mansell, who is well-known in the Girl Guides’ Movement in Fiji. Miss Jean Downs and Miss M. Downs, who were returning permanently to New Zealand. Mrs. Garnett and Mr. L. F. Garnett, who will spend a motoring holiday in NZ.

Mrs. Mansell, Mr. C. Mansell, of Suva, and child, who were going to NZ on leave.