Paul Has Medal Here

for Thee!

Twenty-two natives of Papua and New Guinea were recently awarded the first of the new Loyal Service Medals (Civil) which have been instituted by Minister for Territories Paul Hasluck.

All but one of the natives have been upwards of 25 years with the Administration, in either Territory.

Odd man out was a Paramount

Luluai, of Kainantu in the High lands, who recently was responsible for some important road work.

One cynic has remarked that this is obviously part of the pronounced Hasluck policy of lifting the status of the P-NG native in half a decade —the presumed term of office of Mr. Hasluck.

Others could no doubt retort that anyone who spends 25 years in a Government job deserves a medal, anyhow.