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IT. Nineteenth Session. (Page 61 of Minutes, Document C. 643, M. 262, 1930, VI.) Administrative Staff. —The highest positions held by Samoans (apart from the Fautuas and other Native administrative officials) are those of Native medical practitioners, Native Schools Inspectors and teachers, radio operators, and clerks. A field assistant (surveyor) in the Lands and Survey Department is also a Samoan by birth. Attention is again invited to the remarks of the Administrator recorded on page 58 of the Minutes under reference. Samoans generally occupy as high positions in the Administration service as they are capable of filling in other pursuits. (Page 62 of Minutes, Document C. 643, M. 262, 1930, VI.) Public Health.—The staff of the Health Department as at 31st March, 1931, is comprised as follows :—

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j Europeans. j Samoans - | TotaL Doctors .. .. .. I 4 ., 4 Native medical practitioners .. .. .. 6 6 Nurses .. .. .. .. 9 . . 39 48 Other technical staff .. .. 3 1 ] 2* 16 Clerical and labourers ... 2 1 10 13 j j j 18 2 67 87 * Includes four cadets in training at Central Medical School, Fiji.