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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 October 1952Vol. XXIII, No. 3

KLM In West N. Guinea

p. 61 · Read in the full issue

Since September 1, K.L.M. Royal Dutch Airlines have taken over the four local air services in Dutch New Guinea, which cover a total of 1,500 miles. When KLM opens its new service Amsterdam-Mexico next month, Royal Dutch Airlines will link 63 countries.

The High Commissioner of Wes tern Samoa Mr. G. R. Powles, left the Territory at the end of Septem ber for four months’ furlough. Dur ing his absence the Secretary to the Government, Mr. F. J. H. Grattan will be Acting High Commissioner.