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The population of Nauru is as follows:-
White Employees of Pacific Phos. Coy - 37Missionaries - 2 Roman Catholic Sisters -2Traders -2Women and Children -12Native Employees of Coy. recruited fromCaroline Islands - 500Chinese Laborers - 500 Nauru Natives -1300British Military Garrison -52Total :- -2407
The Poll Tax on Whites is 40 Marks per annum, which is paid by the Company in the case of its Employees, while the charge on imported Natives is 15 Marks, of which 3/5ths is paid by the Company. Imported Chinese and local Natives (Nauruans) are not taxed.
I have the honor to be,Sir,Your obedient servant,(Sgd.) William Holmes, ColonelAdministrator
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