CHAIRMAN OF CABLE BOARD.
Bv Telegraph—Press Association—Copyriglit Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON. November (i. It is understood that the Treasury has appointed Sir William Mercer to . the vacant chairmanship of the Pacific Cable Board It is believed, however, that the do- ; minion representatives have protested j against the appointment, and are j urging that members of the board , should be consulted. Certain members also hold, in con- I sequence of projected developments | and the growing importance of cable communications, that a businessman ; with specialised training, rather than an official, should be appointed. Meanwhile. Sir William Mercer's appointment has not been confirmed. Sir William Mercer was Secretary to the Pacific Cable Committee in 1596, and became a member of the board in i * in i
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17192, 8 November 1923, Page 11
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