Constitution Adopted

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The Pacific Islands Association was formally constituted at a general meeting held in Sydney on September 12.

The draft provisional committee, appointed at the first meeting some months ago, submitted the draft constitution, which was published in the October issue of The Pacific Islands Monthly. This was considered at length and a number of amendments, designed to protect the interests of Pacific Islands residents who seek membership, and who may not be able to attend meetings very often, were made. All those present formed themselves into the Pacific Islands Association, and the constitution as amended was formally adopted.

The following were appointed members of council and office bearers: W.

Bruce Rainsford, R. W. Robson, J.

P. Fitzgerald, H. A. Ross, Rev. M. A.

Warren, Dr. W. L. Calor, Jas. W, Baldie.

It was resolved to defer for the present the appointment of president, vice-presidents, and of other councillors required to complete the full council of twenty, so as to give members residing in the Pacific Islands an opportunity of having a voice in the selections. A committee of six was appointed to make arrangements for increased membership. ———