Administrator Of
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Papua
Legislation, But No Appointment
NO appointment yet has been made to the position of Administrator of Papua, in succession to the late Sir Hubert Murray, and none seems likely yet.
It was necessary, before consider ing an appointment, that legislation should be passed, altering the title from “Lieutenant-Governor” to “Admini strator”. This bill was brought in in the last hours of session on May 31. It changes the title, as stated, and also provides that the salary for the position shall be reduced from £l,BOO per annum to £1,500 per annum, the same as is re ceived by the Administrator of the Man dated Territory of New Guinea.
The new minister for the Territories, Mr. Howard Nock, may make an effort, probably next month, to pay a flying visit to Panua and New Guinea; and if that can .be arranged it is possible that the Papuan appointment will not come before Cabinet until he has returned and made a formal report.