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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 June 1965Vol. 36, No. 6

Administrator

p. 16 · Read in the full issue

Outside Tip For

Who will become Admini strator of Papua-New Guinea after Sir Donald Cleland retires?

Sir Donald’s retirement is ex pected next year, when he reaches 65, although there has been no announcement.

A name being mentioned in authoritative New Guinea circles in May was that of Mr. C. W. J.

Falkinder, DSO, DFC and Bar, who has represented Franklin, Tasmania, in the Australian House of Representatives, since 1946. Mr. Falkinder is a pro minent Liberal back bencher who has taken a close interest in New Guinea affairs in recent years, and is a frequent visitor to the Territory. Mr. Falkinder is 43.