Norfolk Is.
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New Industries For
Norfolk Is., Jan. 27.
BYRON BAY (NSW) whaling in terests, in the persons of Mr.
Anderson, Senior, and Mr. Allan Anderson, accompanied by Mr.
Dunstan, of the NSW Premier’s De partment, left here recently after a fortnight’s study of the prospects of a whaling station on Norfolk Island.
It is stated that there is every probability of immediate action, and that killing operations will com mence in about 18 months’ time. A few of our local men will be going to Byron Bay this year for a re fresher course and instruction in the new techniques of whaling.
Messrs. Anderson hope also to re vive passionfruit and pineapple growing, so that a cannery may be operated in connection with the whaling plant.
Everyone here is enthusiastic and glad to think that these industries are contemplated.