Concept: Metric System

Details

The Metric System was officially introduced on 1 January 1970 with a complete transfer anticipated by the beginning of 1974. But in 1976 this remained at a planning stage. (NS 31 Dec. 1969; SND 9 Apr. 1976)

Published resources

Journals

  • Solomons News Drum, 1974-1982. Details
  • British Solomon Islands Protectorate (ed.), British Solomon Islands Protectorate News Sheet (NS), 1955-1975. Details