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VISIT TO RAROTONGA.

BY TEE GOVERNOR-GENERAL. By Telegraph.—Press Association,- ' Wellington, Jane 18. Mr Dixon, official reporter with the Governor-General's party, sends the following by wireless:—

Rarotonga, June 16. Itarotonga has had no rain for many weeks, but a torrential downpour on Friday evening and Saturday postponed the official landing of the GovernorGeneral and party till this morning. Their Excellencies and Dr. Pomare were warmly welcomed. His Excellency said he was glad to renew acquaintance after five years. He would have been earlier but for the war. Tie visit was undertaken at the wish of both the Imperial and Dominion Governments. He desired, first, to tender thanks to the Rarotongans for thtir service to the Empire in the war period, and, secondly, to say farewell before his office terminates. He sympathised with all sufferers from bereavement and the war, and was glad that certain requests made during his previous visit had been given effect to, namely, schools had been started, and the land question placed on a sounder footing. The question of title had been and was being dealt with. Wireless telegraphy had improved communication with the outside world, but sea communication still presented difficulties.

LoTd Liverpool stressed the great necessity of increasing production and keeping pests and disease from the staplo industries All must endeavor to work harmoniously to attain welfare and happiness. The Government would continue to honor the promises made to the chiefs in 1000 that certain forms of Government in the islands would he maintained. He would be glad to hear any matters placed before him for consideration or through his responsible advisers.

He conveyed Lady Liverpool's appreciation of the war gifts which Dr. Pomare and the committees had worked unceasingly to distribute in the best interests of the soldiers. Lady Liverpool and he would carry away the happiest recollections of their two visits and would acquaint the King of their unswerving loyalty. Dr. pomare said ho was proud that Britain s second youngest child was so well forward in war time. He read a special message from Sir James Allen which was received with marked appreciation. rr

The party inspected the Avarua school, established in May 1018, and were greatly impressed by the pupils' work. They were entertained later at lunch by the Makea Arikig in the Palace grounds. There were special exhibitions of dancing. Lunch was served at Karika Ariki's residence, Jrcg. ents were showered on the party on both occasions. All on board the Tutanekal are well.

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Taranaki Daily News, 19 June 1919, Page 5

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VISIT TO RAROTONGA. Taranaki Daily News, 19 June 1919, Page 5

VISIT TO RAROTONGA. Taranaki Daily News, 19 June 1919, Page 5

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