New Caledonia Seeks Self-Government
(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) NOUMEA, January 26. The New Caledonia Territorial Assembly today decided by 23 votes to eight, to seek, internal self-government from France.
The motion was put by 13 Melanesian members of the Assembly.
It was pointed out that the majority of New Caledonians do not want complete independence from France, but wish to have more say in handling their own affairs. The proposal will be passed to Paris. The move for internal selfgovernment is believed to be prompted by the fact that the Minister for Overseas Territories (Mr Pierre Billotte) proposes new laws dealing with mineral exports which
many New Caledonians feel will result in the Territory becoming more of a colony. The French territory is administered by a Governor, assisted by an eight-man Government Council, five of whose members are chosen by the Territorial Assembly. In the Assembly elections last July, the Union Caledonienne won 22 of the 35 seats. The Entente Coalition was the next largest group, with 10 seats, followed by the Caledonia Novelle Party, with two, and one Independent. The Assembly is elected for a five-year term.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31588, 27 January 1968, Page 13
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