Timber Concession In Ng By

Tender Only

Canberra, July 18.

ACCORDING to a statement made in the House of Representatives here to-day, no new permits to secure timber will be issued in Papua or New ° for permits in existence at the outbreak of the Pacific War were cancelled, although permits in existence before that time are being recognised and holders are being permitted to return to the Territories to operate their timber concessions.

In future, however, as new timber areas become available, it is proposed to call tenders and grant concessions in that way. .

At present a complete survey of timber resources of the combined Territory is being undertaken on behalf of the Com monwealth Government