PROTECTING THE NATIVES
STRINGENT NEW GUINEA
REGULATIONS.
(«0M Otfß OWN COMIMPOMDIHT.)
SYDNEY, 25th March,
The Papuan Native Labour Ordinance, which has now been applied to the mandated territory in New Guinea, is believed to be the iriosj; complete, humane, and efficient in any part of the British Empire. '
Flogging is prohibited, under penalty of up to £100 or six months' imprisonment, and jt is provided that no native can be removed from the territory except under special conditions ensuring hia safe return. Bonuses and presents to chiefs for recruiting, are strictly limited to certain amounts, and the period of indenture is not to exceed three years. A special fund for the education of natives is created. Another ordinance provides for the administration of the Public Service of the territory. Public servants mrst be natural-born British subjects, and preference -is given to returned soldiers. Provision is made^ for a native police force of 457 non-commissioned officers and constables. A check is provided upon the export of valuable native curios from ,the Territory.
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Evening Post, Volume CIII, Issue 77, 1 April 1922, Page 5
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171PROTECTING THE NATIVES Evening Post, Volume CIII, Issue 77, 1 April 1922, Page 5
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