It is understood (says a London P.A. cable) that a negotiator is now in' London for the purpose of offering the Commonwealth the majority of the holding of French inter .in the New Hebridean properties. Realising, the importance or this ; holding to Australaii'interests, an extension of tlie option for; sale has been obtained till February‘ 20. fhe negotiator says that Japanese authorities in Paris manifested the keenest interest, making enticing overtures, hut he lias decided to ifford the Commonwealth, the first refusal, which,. he claims, virtually, carries the proprietorial rights of . '.lie New
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXX, Issue 11130, 13 February 1930, Page 5
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