In Search Of Living Space Geic
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Plans A Two-Island Takeover
Burns Philp and Co. Ltd. may be forced to sell Fanning and Washington Islands, in the Line Group, to e x and Ellice l slands ST.T' r Pin n re K S ys lh l t e ?n .£ ™ „ aPP u a ,‘i . d ,K Ur u S p £ llp on the matter and that there has been correspondence.
The GEIC wants the two islands because of the pressure on land in the colony.
This is not the first time that efforts have been made to part Burns Philp from Washington and Fanning, although presumably this is the most
determined, and in view of who it is that is asking, it might be difficult for the Big Firm to refuse.
About 12 months ago a Canadian syndicate wanted to buy the islands for development, but nothing came of it After that there were questions in the GEIC House of Representatives, when it was suggested by a member * at J, he islands should be “nationa lised.”
Burns Philp have copra estates on both islands.
Washington Island.