Item 11: General William Holmes papers, September 1914-January 1915 - Page 99
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The population of Nauru is as follows:-
White Employees of Pacific Phos. Coy - 37
Missionaries - 2
Roman Catholic Sisters -2
Traders -2
Women and Children -12
Native Employees of Coy. recruited from
Caroline Islands - 500
Chinese Laborers - 500
Nauru Natives -1300
British Military Garrison -52
Total :- -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, Colonel
Administrator