N. Guinea Rssaila Plans For
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The Return Home
MEMBERSHIP of the reconstituted New Guinea Returned Soldiers.
Sailors and Airmen’s Imperial Lea gue of Australia (temporarily functioning in Sydney) has now passed the hundred mark, in addition to those who are registered but still in overseas Services.
A vigorous programme on behalf of members returning from World War II is contemplated- The recovery of the Admiralties, two thirds of New Britain, the Huon Penin sula, and other strategic points, has prompted speculation and inquiry as to when, and how, civilians will be allowed to return to the former Mandated Ter ritory. Such rehabilitation problems as land purchase, restoration of plantations and mines, etc., are claiming the atten tion of many people: and, with the object of obtaining information which will be of use to returned men, the New Guinea Branch has written to the Minister for External Territories, the Custodian of Expropriated Property, and the War Damage Commission.
In addition to future planning the branch has been active in helping wives and families of members, and has made every effort to learn something of the fate of those who were taken prisoner at Rabaul or in Malaya.