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Rakahanga. Trade.—-During the year 80 tons of copra were shipped, which is about half the normal production. High Court.—There were 82 criminal cases for the period under review, none of which was of a serious nature. Health.—No epidemics were experienced during the year and the health of the people has been good. An inspection of the villages was made by the Resident Agent each time he visited the island, and all houses have been cleaned out and disinfected periodically. During the year two lepers were removed to Makogai. Public Works.—The Courthouse roof was rethatched and a large lime-kiln made for use in general repairs to public buildings. The water-supply and roads have been kept in good order. Education. —School work and attendance were satisfactory throughout the year. Planting.—The planting of land has received much care and attention, and the island has received a good supply of plants from the Department of Agriculture in Rarotonga. PfJKAPUKA. Owing to the lack of communication, this report is for the twelve months ended 30th September 1940. 1 Irade. Seventy tons of copra were exported, a drop of 50 tons from the previous year. High Court.—During the year 104 minor cases were dealt with. Health. —The health of the people has been good, and there were no epidemics. Two serious cases were dealt with from Rarotonga by radio. Education.—The- roll at the end of the year totalled 83 boys and 61 girls. Pupils attend regularly and good progress is being made. Planting— Planting has continued steadily during the year and there is an ample supply of Native-grown food. Public Works. —All Administration buildings and property have been kept in good order and condition. Palmebston Island. Trade,—Approximately 25 tons of copra were shipped. Health.—The Chief Medical Officer visited the island and reported that the health of the people and the general hygiene was good. Gambusia (mosquito-eating fish) flourished in the five taro patches and no mosquitoes were evident and there were few flies. The water-supply is ample. A concrete tank of 3,000 gallons capacity was erected during the year. Education— The London Missionary Society has a Government subsidized school on the island, and satisfactory progress by the pupils has been made. Planting. There is no shortage of Native foodstuffs, and considerable work has been done by the people in extending their taro patches. Breadfruit and paw-paw trees are being carefully cultivated, and many" are in bearing. The total population is 59.

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