NAVAL VISITORS

Southland Times, Issue 22133, 29 September 1933, Page 4

NAVAL VISITORS

GRATEFUL FOR HOSPITALITY. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, September 28. In reply to a telegram sent by the Governor-General to Rear-Admiral Dalglish on the departure of the Australian naval squadron from New Zealand waters, his Excellency has received the following wireless message: “I and the squadron under my command are deeply grateful for your Excellency’s gracious message. The kindness, hospitality and friendship with which we have been welcomed during our visit to New Zealand will always be to us a very happy and lasting memory. Robin Dalglish, Rear Admiral commanding Australian Squadron.” The Prime Minister sent the following telegram to Rear-Admiral Dalglish: “On the eve of your departure from New Zealand shores, I desire on behalf of the Government to express again the very great pleasure the visit of the Australian squadron has given to the people of New Zealand. We trust that your sojourn among us has been interesting and enjoyable. Such visits undoubtedly serve to strengthen still further the friendly relationships between the Commonwealth and this Dominion.” Rear-Admiral Dalglish has replied: “I thank you for your kind message which I shall have great pleasure in conveying to the Commonwealth Government. His Majesty’s Australian squadron has thoroughly enjoyed the visit to New Zealand and all the officers and men aer most grateful for the opportunities which your Government has so kindly given them to see as much of the country as was possible during their stay. The rare friendliness &nd spontaneous hospitality extended wherever we have been fortunate enough to visit made it evident to us the deep regard and warmth of heart that New Zealand has for the Commonwealth.”

CRUISERS DEPART DIOMEDE AT NEW PLYMOUTH. (Per United Press Association.) New Plymouth, September 28. After the manoeuvres of the Australian and New Zealand warships in Cook Strait last night and this morning the Diomede arrived at New Plymouth this evening. The Canberra and Australia departed after the exercises for Australia. The Fairey 3F seaplane left New Plymouth at 5 a.m. and sighted the warships off Cape Farewell and was back at New Plymouth at 8.55 a.m. She later left for Hobsonville.