New Administrator
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Mr. R. S. Leydin, Administrator of Nauru from 1954 to 1958, has been appointed Administrator again. He will take up his new post in May, For the last four years Mr. Leydin, 56, has been Administrator of Norfolk Island.
In some quarters it is felt that Mr.
Leydin’s appointment shows the importance with which the Australian Government views the Nauruan problem. With his intimate know ledge of island personalities he can help put over the Australian point of view. Mr. Leydin will have as his official Government Secretary in Nauru, Mr. John Powell, who held that position in Norfolk under Mr.
Leydin until a few months ago. The two work well as a team.
No announcement has been made of Mr. Leydin’s successor on Norfolk Island, or what position is to be given to Mr. Leydin’s predecessor on Nauru, Mr. J. P. White.