Wellington, Feb. 23.
The King's gratitude to New Zea-labd for her part in the war was conveyed by the new Governor-General, Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril Newall, when he took the oath before a great gathering in the grounds of Parliament on Saturday. Giving the message from the King and Queen he said: "The King recognizes with gratitude the assistance New Zealand is giving in prosecution of the war and is confident those labours will be rewarded with victory and lasting peace."
The Prime Minister, Mr. Frazer, welcoming the Governor General, said: "New Zealand will strain every nerve and spare no sacrifice to make her contribution to the war effort. She faces the future with fullest confidence."—Reuter,
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