They Are Leaving
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N. Caledonia's Plantations
Noumea, May 28.
THE Governor of New Caledonia, addressing the local Assembly, pointed out the lamentable situation of the agricultural industry in the country.
The number of workers in the industry diminished by 60 per cent, during last year, and the sons of farmers no longer entertain any ambition to follow their fathers. All are seeking well-paid jobs on the mines or migrate to Noumea, where work is plentiful.
The Governor stated that it is high time a remedy was found for this situation. The task of rejuven ating agriculture will be a long one needing much study, much
money and plenty of goodwill. The first steps are being taken in a stabilisation fund for coffee and copra.
The Governor added that many coffee plantations in NC are old and should be renewed. By reason of excellence, the NC coffee occupies a privileged place on the Metro
politian market, and efforts mu be made to keep this advantage. n Dr. Richard Seddon, Senior Lei turer in Education, Otago Unive: sity, NZ, has been appointed Soci Development Officer of the Soul Pacific Commission in succession : Mr. H. E, Maude.