Pago Factory
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Plans Proceed For Pago Factory
Plans are going ahead for the joint Tongan-US manufacturing concern in Pago Pago, said Prince Tungi, Premier of Tonga, speaking in Apia.
The Prince was in Apia for dis cussions with Polynesian Airline officials with a view to establishing a direct air service between Tongat and Samoa.
He called at Apia on his return to Tonga from Pago Pago where he: met American directors of the pro posed coconut processing factory, which is planned to process 90,000,000 nuts annually. It is to be: financed by the Tongan Copra: Board and American interests.
“A start will be made on the factory building in March,” Prince Tungi said. “The automatic) machinery is to undergo a test rum soon for observation in the US Government officials before installa tion.”