Ci Native Becomes Ra
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r[E appointment of Mr. Pamata tau, at present radio operator on Mauke Island, Cooks, to the position of Resident Agent, Puka Puka, was announced in May. Mr.
Pamatatau has been Acting RA on Mauke for some time.
It is understood to be the policy of the Cook Islands Administration to appoint Cook Islanders to these positions where possible. Rates of pay for Cook Islanders in these positions are considerably lower than those paid to Europeans.
The Fiji Trade Summary shows that the Colony exported 222 tons of trocas, valued at £28,828, in 1952.