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Noumea War News Mixed With Pacific Labor and Trade
Reports from Noumea intertwine war time updates with Pacific defense and overseas trade. The piece notes Melanesian and colonial troops, French American armed forces, rationing, and mineral production, including nickel and chrome, while detailing travel, transport, and local attitudes toward wartime governance and economic shifts. It highlights the influence of Australian war economies and French Pacific administration on New Caledonia’s resources and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nounaa
Hlongues
Sam
New Zealand
Terai
Ehski
Beasley
New
Chiffey
Pacific
Ae Wessel
Ameres _ zB
Tapani
Toaiayur
Ren
Loki
Loki Todas
Germain
Uinta
War Industries
Mayr
Banque de Indochine
Australie
Australia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Frank J. Persiad
Patives
Paveek
Negro
Sand
Caruso
Ice Metropolitan Ss
Neersaily
Opers
Mimi
Ely
Ana Pa Barlow
Seid Srine
Toulon
Moghamy
Cheeral
Caledonia
France
Goury
Red
Levbutor
National Copper Company
Ness
New Caledonia
Enbaltinetasulin
Ajourney
Mika
Ted Traumner