This Started It:

r T' HE resolutions which Col. Allan originally 1 intended to bring before RSSAILA Congress in Australia, but which he withdrew from the agenda after his interview with Mr. Chifley were:— ® That the present ban on investigation into any prosecution for collaboration with the Japanese by natives be removed and that all such cases be examined and offenders brought to trial. • That the Uncontrolled Territories Ordinance be revised to permit of opening up of new gold bearing areas by persons approved by the Administrator, and that a system of Govern ment assistance to prospectors (as in Australia) be instituted. • That the basis of War Damage payments (i.e., 1942 book values) be reviewed and that all claims be paid on 1947 replacement values this being the present basis of payment by the New Guinea Administration for War Damage claims of natives. ® That natives who have completed a twelve months’ contract with an employer be permitted to sign on again if they so wish, instead of being compelled to return to their home areas and not permitted to work again for six months. ® That the Legislative Council of the Man dated Territory be revived, and that the non- Administrative members of the Council be elected by public vote and not by nomination by the Administrator. ® That the present restriction on the owner ship and use of watercraft over 25 tons be re moved and that returned soldiers be permitted to own and operate their own craft, irrespective of size. • That the present imposition of export duties and repayment of bounties on goods from Aus tralia to New Guinea (rice, wheatmeal, soap, cotton goods, flour and fats) be discontinued, and that New Guinea be treated as part of Australia and not as a foreign country. ® That the ban on export of baby food, un sweetened milk and cement, from Australia to New Guinea, be removed. © That more frequent shipping services be provided between Australia and New Guinea to ensure continuity of supplies of food and other necessities for European and native populations and to make available materials for housing and rehabilitation. • That copra, rubber and other primary pro ducts be paid for by the Production Board or other Government authority on world parity prices, or, failing that, in relation to the prices charged to Australian consumers.