Progress Must Re Swif

It is the conclusion of this survey that: Australia’s role in the Territory is neither a happy nor c simple one. In effect, the conduct of New Guinea affairs hai been largely taken out of our hands but we still have to foo a bill which is starting to look like an open cheque.

In a shorter period of time than many fudge to be eithei wise, or realistically possible, we have to transform a subsistence economy into a cash economy that can stand, more or less, or its own feet.

Unlike the Congo or Rhodesia, or many other emergem States, New Guinea starts with no rich, fully-developed re sources. Many of the riches of the Territory have been put there by Australians, and it will be Australians who will bring New Guineans to the full realisation of the ultimate aim of Statehood.

If we act expeditiously to bring swift progress to the people of New Guinea, and join them in the great experience of found ing a new nation, there is no reason why we should not enjoy enduring friendship and association with them.