Sydney's Royal

New Caledonia at Sydney's Royal

NEW CALEDONIA is preparing its display for the French Ex position which will be held dur ing the Sydney Royal Show, 1956.

Amongst other things figuring on the the NC stand will be models of the £10,000,000 dam on the Yate River; the nickel mining establish ment at Thio, and the fabulously rich chrome mine “Tiebaghi” in Northern New Caledonia.

Special maps showing the country’s mineral riches, together with samples of metals will also be shown. A special place will be given to New Caledonian coffee, almost unknown in Australia but immensely popular in France, which country gladly absorbs all local production.

The tourist aspect is also to be put before the public and it is hoped that the Exposition will have a happy effect on the island’s economy.

12 Nc Farmers Get Free Trip

The Local Assembly has chosen 12 New Caledonian farmers who will be the guests of the country at the next Sydney Show. This gesture is to become an annual fixture and will be greatly appreciated by the hard working men of the soil.