Education Of Young

Nauruans

SO interested was Mr. J. E. Harrison, Minister for Territories, in the 12 Nauruans brought to the Sydney Scout Jamboree by Mr. Hurst, of Gee long, that an interview at the Common wealth Offices, Sydney, on January 10, intended for 15 minutes, extended over an hour.

Mr. Hurst described his educational work among the young Nauruans —undertaken at his own expense—and point ed out to the Minister that his main problem was the proper employment of the young Nauruans, after they had been educated and technically trained.

The Minister talked for a long time, with the Nauruan lads, and discussed with them the future of their life on Nauru, and their hopes and opportuni ties. He appeared to be impressed with the high standard of their intelligence, and their command of good English.

Mr. A. W. L. Savage, Accountant Gen eral and Deputy Treasurer of Fiji, left Suva in December for England on leave.