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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 May 1956Vol. XXVI, No.10

RSL Congress Meets

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in Lae

r!E Sixth Annual congress of Papua-New Guinea Branch of the RSSAILA, at Lae, during April 7-8, discussed at great length questions affecting land settlement, the status of New Guinea in nominated migration, and other issues of Government policy affect ing Papua and New Guinea.

The congress recommended the award of life membership in the League to Mr. J. V. Knight whose association with the RSL dates from 1920.

Congress was opened by Com mander Eric Feldt, of Coast watcher’s fame, who was visiting Lae.

Mr. R. F. Bunting, who was elected President unopposed, left Lae, April 9, by air to lead this years RSL delegation at the Anzac ceremonies in New Zealand.