Economies In Papua

Public Servants Again Circularised

From Our Own Correspondent

Port Moresby, Nov. 15.

A FURTHER “economy” circular has been issued to all Public Servants.

It advises them to economise still more, yet congratulates them on their efforts, since the first circular. It points out that the financial position is such that their efforts must be re doubled.

The circular also states that while it was hoped the position during the pre sent financial year would not necessi tate any reductions of salaries or re trenchments, it was thought likely the position in, the next financial year might not be the same, and officers should prepare themselves for possible drastic retrenchment.

Economy in every way is being exer cised by everyone in the Territory, and in consequence there is very little doing in the way of trade. Therefore the import duties are lower than they have been for a long time, which makes a rather vicious circle with no obvious remedy or solution.