Another Governor for N
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N. Caledonia
NEW CALEDONIA is to have a new Governor, and the French Pacific colonies a new High Commissioner. He is a M. Grimald.
Few details of his career are avail able but he is said to have had dis tinguished administrative service in France’s African Colonies.
The retiring Governor and High Commissioner, M. Rene Hoffher, left Noumea by Qantas aircraft for Sydney en route to France on Feb ruary 3.
The appointment of M. Grimald brings the number of Governors who have served in New Caledonia to 37 in 59 years.
M. Hoffher arrived in New Caledonia on September 30, 1954.
He has had 16 months service there.
The record for briefness as a New Caledonian governor is held by Colonel Denis, who was appointed by Marshal Petain in 1940. Twenty days later he vacated the position by invitation of the de Gaullists.
A preceding governor, M. Barnhes, remained in power ll months only.