Suspension Of Ng Leases,

Licences Terminated

IT was announced on February 12, that the suspension of leases, licences, per mits, rights or authorities in relation

to any land or in relation to any other matter, granted by the Crown or by the Administration of the Territory of Papua or the Territory of New Guinea and in force on the 11th day of February, 1942, has been terminated as from the 11th February, 1947.

The suspension of these leases, licences, permits, etc. had been effected under National Security (External Territories) Regulations on 11th February, 1942, when, in consequence of the Japanese invasion of the Territories, the Civil Administra tions were suspended and the civil popu lation was evacuated.

Upon the termination of the suspension, the leases, licences, permits, rights or authorities will receive and continue for a period equivalent to the period which was unexpired at the 11th February, 1942, and the holders thereof will now enjoy the rights and be subject to the obliga tions thereunder.