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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1188, 10 December 1924, Page 6

The London Times’s Brussels correspondent states that the Minister ,of National Defence has fixed the active strength of the Belgian army at 92,300. “Are you glad to be in Australia?” queried a Sydney News man, as Lord Jellicoe stepped off the Tahiti on to the launch Premier, to be landed later at Watson’s Bay. Tho famous Admiral cast his eyes round the beautiful harbour scene. “Yes,” he replied reflectively, “of course I am pleased to bo in Australia; but I am jolly sorry to leave New Zealand.” “You bad a good time in New Zealand?” “The best time of my life. And don’t forget I am speaking for all my family. We absolutely loved New Zealand. Kia ora to New Zealand, say all of

Mr T. 0. Bishop, ■ secretary of the Coalmine Owners’ Association, has returned to Wellington after spending three weeks on the West Coast in connection with matters affecting mining interests. He reports that tlie conferences between representatives of the owners and the unions were carried through without any friction, and an agreement arrived at which is being submitted to the various unions. To-morrow the District Council is to consider tlie position, und the prospects of a complete settlement ure considered very favourable.