New Weekly Newspapers In
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Islands
TWO new weekly newspapers began publication almost simultaneously in the Pacific Islands —one in Papua- New Guinea and one in Western Samoa —and it is a coincidence that these are the two Trustee Territories of the South Pacific. In each case, the enterprise was welcomed by the Administration, for a well-conducted local newspaper can be 3f considerable assistance in the work of government.
To assist the Samoan enterprise, the High Commissioner there, Mr. G. R.
Powles, announced that, for at least six months, the Administration would dis tribute copies of the newspapers, free of charge, to all Government officials in the districts and villages. If, at the end of six months, it had proved of real value in the machinery of administration, the distribution would continue.
Aluminium coins, a million of each in values of 2 francs, 1 franc and 50 centimes, are being put into circulation in New Caledonia. Later, coins of 5 francs value will be issued.