A modern ambulance and welfare station at Rabaul

Abstract

A modern ambulance and welfare station at Rabaul, New Britain. Between June, 1949 and June, 1960, the number of maternity and child welfare clinics rose from 60 to 401, serving 1,612 villages. Through these services, native women are learning that they, too, can play an important part in the welfare and advancement of their people. The Administration is also taking vigorous action along other lines to encourage the advancement of women has been established, with sub-committees in most districts, and 157 women's clubs have been developed. Women may vote in Native Local Government Council elections and in December, 1960, nine women were serving as councillors.