Against the Leg.

Co. Constitution

Pt. Moresby, Aug. 6.

PUBLIC bodies throughout Papua - New Guinea are up in arms against the proposed consti tution of the new Legislative Coun cil.

The Papua Planters’ Association, on August 3, at its annual general meeting, resolved that “the pro vision for representation on the proposed Legislative Council is en tirely unsatisfactory and does not permit of interests outside of Gov ernment having proper represen tation.”

The meeting asked the incoming Committee to give particular atten tion to the need for extending the Native Labour Contract from 18 months to 24 months, and the need for improved coastal shipping ser vices.