Morobe Citizens’ Associations
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AT a meeting held in Lae, New Guinea, on August 27, at which Mr. Norman White Sr., president of the Wau Citizens’ Association, was present, it was decided to try to unite citizens’ associa tions in the Territory under one banner.
Those present at the meeting felt that this would allow all Territorians to speak with one voice on affairs that affected the whole Territory.
It was resolved at the meeting to rally all forces to try to have the period of in denture for native labour extended from the 12 months which is the maximum permitted at present. These short-term contracts are the bug-bear of all em ployers of native labour.
The Lae branch of the Citizens’ Asso ciation, will hold a fancy dress ball in the Hotel Cecil on December 13. Pro ceeds will go to offset expenses for the children’s Christmas Party which ss held annually and at which every child in the Morobe district receives a present.