Arrowroot And Pineapples
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Are New Cook Island
Exports
IN Aitutaki, the second most populous of the Cook Islands, arrowroot Is now being extensively cultivated. During the past year, 81 tons of arrowroot have been processed and exported to supply the needs of New Zealand.
Mangaia, the third island of the Cook Group in population and the largest in area, has made a promising beginning by shipping 708 cases of pineapples to New Zealand.
These industries mav assist in provid ing cargo during the lean period between the orange seasons.
Mrs. Doris Booth, of Wau (NG), was the guest speaker recently at the Bris bane Women’s Political Club. She spoke on rehabilitation in New Guinea