Tea-Planting In Papua
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Mr. W. H. Wright, of Samarai, Papua, who started the desiccated coconut enter prise in Papua and New Guinea, and who is at present visiting Sydney, has decided to plant tea in Papua, and has in view a big area of country suitable for his enter prise (says “Sydney Morning Herald” of June 6).
Mr. Wright said that the Lieutenant- Governor of Papua (Sir Hubert Murray) had expressed full confidence in the under taking, and had promised support. .Sir Hubert Murray had written to the Federal Government, and recommended preferen tial treatment of Papuan-grown tea.
Mr. Wright will return to Papua shortly, and clearing operations and nurseries will be started. Mr. Wright has had experience of tea-planting in Ceylon. He is satisfied that the chosen district is ideal for his enterprise, and compares with some of the best tea-growing districts of Ceylon.