NAURU ISLAND.
(To the Editor.) Sir,—May I be permitted to refer to the letter on this subject appearing In the News on Wednesday? Your correspondent seems to bo pessimistic as to the success of Nauru as a fertiliser-producing Island. A scientist who recently visited Nauru called at Pukekura Park a fortnight ago, and 1 had a very long conversation with him on the fauna and flora and the possibilities at the island. He stated that the island offered immense possibilities to agriculture in New Zealand, but the difficulties of working and transport were hampering progress and the distribution at present. He thought the Government had acted wisely In taking over tho island in the interests of New Zealaad agriculturists. He also stated that when tiio labor troubles were settled Nauru Island would prove a great boon to the whole farming community of New Zealand.—i am, etc., \V>W.S. i
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Taranaki Daily News, 22 May 1920, Page 2
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148NAURU ISLAND. Taranaki Daily News, 22 May 1920, Page 2
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