AUSTRALIA PLANS TO REWARD NATIVES
<By Telegraph—Press jAssoelaUon—Coovrfflht i (Sppflal Australian Oori»-sortnrJonl ) SYDNEY. March 19.
"The Australian Army leaders who were in charge of the Papuan campaign agree that it was the faithfulness, bravery, and capacity for "ardu-
ous work of the Papuans that gave the Allies the victory. "The fight for the Buna-Gona area in the early stages was one of supplies, and had it not been for the sweating, toiling natives who m their thousands carried our food and ammunition across the Owen Stanley Range we might never have driven the Japanese back." This assessment of the important role of the natives fighting in New Guinea is made by the "Sydney Morning Herald's" correspondent. In recognition of the work and loyalty of the Papuan natives, and to celebrate the expulsion of the Japanese from their territory, tentative plans are being made for the organisation of a great festive dance. The Military Administrator of Papua. Major-General Basil Morris, visualises a celebration costing about £10,000.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXV, Issue 67, 20 March 1943, Page 5
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