Pacific Islands Monthly

Vol. XXV, No. 3 (Oct. 1, 1954)
1 October 1954 · uncorrected OCR from NLA scans

Pacific

p. 1

ISLANDS

Monthly

OCTOBER, 1954

Vol. XXV. No. 3.

lished 1930.

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THESE Samoan children try their skill at a new game, for them —Noughts and Crosses. The photo was taken by Mr. H. McNicoll, TEAL press officer, on a recent visit to Samoa. While they waited for repairs to a punctured tyre, a colleague started the old-fashioned game, using the road to write on.

Shipping Time-Tables

pp. 5-11

Sydney-Papua-N. Guinea

IV Bulolo, modern liner, sails about ry six weeks; Sydney-Brisbane-Moresby tarai - Lae - Madang - Manus - Rabaul -

narai-Moresby-Brisbane-Sydney.

text sailing about October 30. [V Malefcula sails from Sydney for larai, Rabaul, Kavieng, Manus, Wewak, tishafen, Madang, Lae, Samarai and irn to Sydney. Next sailing about Dber 15. etalls from Burns Philp & Co. Ltd., ridge Street, Sydney.

V’s Soochow, Shansi and Sinkiang, i 3,000 tons, provide regular service reen Sydney and Papua-New Guinea s: Sinkiang now provides a fast service iey-Brlsbane-Port Moresby and return same route. Soochow and Shansi will inue Sydney - Brisbane - Moresby arai - Lae - Madang - Kavieng iul and return, with calls at Mel ne as required. xt Sydney sailing, Shansi: Oct. 15. ixt Sydney sailing, Sinkiang: Oct. 16, 13. xt Sydney sailing, Soochow: Oct. 28. tails from New Guinea Australia Line B. Yuill & Co., Ltd., agents), 6 Bridge Sydney.

Zealand-Fiji-Samoa-Tonga

'tor vessels Tofua and Matua, from Zealand, serve Suva (Fiji), Nukua and Vavau (Tonga), Niue Is.. Pago (American Samoa), Apia (Western >a). Tofua leaves Auckland for any 11 above ports at approx, five weeks vals. Matua calls at Wellington and

Lyttelton (NZ), Lautoka (Fiji) and sup plements Tofua’s schedule in Islands calling at ports as directed by owners ’

Tofua’s next voyages scheduled to leave Auckland November 13 and December 7 Matua will leave Auckland October 19 and. November 17.

N. Zealand-Cook Is.

The NZ Government’s old motor vessel Maui Pomare is scheduled to leave Auck land every month for Rarotonga and other Islands in the Lower Cooks, subject to requirements of trade. This vessel carries 30 passengers.

Full details on application to NZ Government Department of Island Terri tories in Wellington, or to any office ®f the Union SS Co. of NZ, Ltd., which Company acts as Agents for this vessel at some ports.

Sydney-New Hebrides-BSI-

Rabaul, Etc.

MV Malaita makes a round trip at

Mnrfiu 8 T We t^ S i " tervals from Sydney to Norfolk Is.-New Hebrides Ports-BSI oorts-

Bougamville-Rabaul-Samaral-Sydney

Sailing from Sydney about November ll Details from Burns Philp & Co 7 Bridge Street, Sydney.

Sydney-N. Caledonia-Tahiti

Vessels of Messageries Maritlmes Line coming from Marseilles, via West Indies and Panama, call about every six weeks at /o Pe f te ’ Vila ,New Hebrides), Noumea and Sydney, and return by same route.

Details from Messageries Maritlmes Luxurious new liners Caledonien and Tahltien recently added to this service Sailing dates:— From Sydney. Northbound—Caledonien November 23, April 11; Tahltien: January 7, May 24.

From Papeete, southbound Tahitlen- December 14, April 30; Caledonien!

October 31, March 18.

Small motor-ships Polyneslen (Messa geries Maritlmes) and Neo Hebrides (H.

C. Sleigh, Ltd.) maintain fairly regular service between Noumea and Svdnev.

Australia - New Zealand

- Canada

- USA

SYDNEY

Sailings of Orient

ORION

1954 depart 17 Sen.

Line Passenger Ships, 1954-55

ORONSAY ORCADES ORSOVA

,o 5“ J 9 i 4/5 1955 Orion 1955

AUCKLAND

arr/dep 21 Sep. 22 Nov i i uec. 20 Dec. 28 Jan. 25 Mar.

SUVA

arr/dep 25 Sep. 25 Nov. 30 Nov. 6 Dec 31 Jan. 29 Mar.

HONOLULU

arr/dep 1 Oct. 23 Dec. 3 Feb. 2 Apl.

VANCOUVER

arrive 7 Oct. 28 Dec. 8 Feb. 8 Apl. depart

SAN FRANCISCO arr

8 Oct. 11 Oct,

7 Dec!

9 Dec 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 14 Apl. 15 Apl.

HONOLULU

SUVA

depart arr/dep arr/dep 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 25 Oct.

10 Dec!

14 Dec. 21 Dec. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 17 Feb. 18 Feb, 22 Feb. 18 Apl. 19 Apl. 24 Apl.

AUCKLAND

arr/dep 28 Oct.

24 Dec!

1 Mar. 2 May

SYDNEY

arrive 1 Nov. 27 Dec. 4 Mar. 7 Mar. 5 May 9 May

Sydney-S. Africa-UK-Pacific

Ports-Sydney

A service by Shaw Savill, with their new all-passenger liner Southern Cross, will commence from the UK early in 1955.

Calls on maiden voyage will be made at West Indies ports, Panama, Papeete (Tahiti). Suva, Auckland, Sydney, Aus tralian ports, South African ports, Canary Islands, UK.

Four round trips per year will be made and direction of service will alternate (i.e. the second voyage from UK will go South Africa about); about 1,200 one-class passengers will be carried. Single, two berth and multi-berth cabins are avail able. Fares Sydney-UK are from £ll5 Stg.; Suva-UK, via Panama, from £lO5 Stg.; via the Cape, from £132 Stg.; Papeete-UK, via Panama, from £lOO Stg.; via Cape, £l5l Stg.

Tentative sailing dates for maiden voyage:

Papeete, April 22-23, 1955.

Suva, April 28, 1955.

Auckland, May 2-3, 1955.

Sydney, May 6-9, 1955.

N. America-Fiji-Hebrides, e

Norwegian motor vessel Thorsisle, cai ing cargo and passengers, maintain! regular service between North Ameri ports and French Oceania, Samoa, ] New Caledonia and New Hebrides.

Suggested sailing dates for the Thorsisle are as follows: San Francisco (Southbound) .. Ocl Papeete Ocl Apia Ocl Nukualofa No\ Suva No\ Lautoka (Vatia) No\ Noumea No^ Lae No\ San Francisco (Inbound) . .. De( Details from General Steamships ( poration Ltd., 432 California St., Francisco, U.S.A.

Airways Time-Tabl

TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE

1. Australia (or NZ) -Fij

Hawaii-N. America

BY PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAYS

With Strato Clippers, using Sleeperel and Berths* Tues., Fri. and Sun.* —Sydney-Nadi (F Canton Is - Honolulu - S. Francis Seattle - Portland.

Tues., Thur.* and Sat. —Return via £ route. * Additional departure days which

perate from October 3 till December 31. 954 Tues. and Frl.—Auckland - Nadi (Fiji).

Thurs. and Mon.—Nadi (Fiji) - Auckland.

Connecting with Strato Clipper at Nadi.

BY QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS

(Super Constellation Service)*

NORTHWARDS

lies., Thurs. and Sat.—Sydney-Nadi (Plji)- Canton Is. - Honolulu - San Francisco —with every Saturday service extending to Vancouver.

SOUTHWARDS

bn., Wed. and Fri.—San Francisco - Honolulu - Canton Is. - Nadi (Fiji) - Sydney. Monday service commences from Vancouver, leaving Vancouver on Sunday.

BY CANADIAN PACIFIC AIRLINES

(CPAL)

(With Super DC-6B Aircraft)* ery Tuesday—Sydney - Auckland - Nadi (Fiji) - Honolulu - Vancouver, ery Friday return from Vancouver by same route. ► Tourist Class Services are available these planes at 30 per cent, less rmal fares.

SECTIONAL SERVICES IN

PACIFIC

2. Sydney-New Guinea

>ervice by Qantas Empire Airways

NORTHWARDS

'uesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (Skymasters)

Moresby, 7-30 am Lae. 8.45 am Connecting services north of Lae bv D.C.3 to Bulolo and Wau on Wednesdays.

is^ h o e o n p E m a ’ ala 18 ° mitted ’ arrival Rabaul

SOUTHWARDS

Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays (Skyniaster)

Depart: Arrive: Iney, 7.30 pm Brisbane, 10.15 pm sbane. 11.40 pm Moresby, 6.30 am (Wed., Pri., Sun.)

Sundays

(Sa'ndringharas)

Depart: Arrive: Sydney, 7.30 pm Brisbane, 10.50 pm Cairns, 6.35 am Brisbane, 12.20 am (Mon.) Cairns, 8.05 am Moresby, 11.55 am Moresby,* 8.30 am (Night stop) Samarai, 10.30 am (Tue.) Samarai, 11.00 am Esa’ala, 11.40 am Esa’ala, 11.55 am (Alt. weeks) Rabaul, 2.55 pm

Depart; Lae, 10.25 am Moresby, 12.40 pm Brisbane, 8.45 pm Arrive: Moresby, n.40 Brisbane. 7.15 Sydney, 11.30 am pm pm Connecting services Arrives Lae 9.35 am from Wau by Drover Saturday.

Alt. Thursdays (Sandringham) (Oct. 7, 21. etc.) Depart: Rabaul, 5.30 am Arrive; Samarai, 8.45 am

Samarai, 9.15 am Moresby, 11.15 am Moresby, 12.15 .pm Cairns, 3.40 pm (Night stop) Cairns. 8.30 am Brisbane, 2.15 pm (alt. Fri.) Brisbane, 3.45 pm Sydney, 7.05 pm Alt. Thursdays (Oct. 14, 28, etc.) (Sandringhanls) Rabaul, 5.30 am Samarai, 8.45 am Bamarai, 9.15 am Moresby, 11. 15 am Passengers wait in Moresby until alt.

Bat. (Oct. 2, 16, 30, etc.) then: Depart; Arrive: Moresby, 6 am Cairns, 9.25 am Jalrns, 10.55 am Brisbane, 4.40 pm Irisbane, 6.10 pm Sydney, 9.30 pm

3. N. Guinea Internal

Services

Operated by Qantas AE —HOLLANDIA (Dutch New Guinea)

(DCS)

Iternate Wednesdays (Oct. 6, 20, etc.) eparts Lae 10.30 am, calls at Madang and Wewak, and arrives at Hollandia 3.0 pm. Every alt. Thursday (Oct. 7, 21, etc.), depart Hollandia at 9 am, and, with calls at Wewak and Madang, arrives Lae at 2.40 pm.

LAE-MANUS (DCS)

Every Wednesday.

!p. Lae, 10.45 am: Finschhafen, Rabaul, Kavieng, arr. Manus 5.45 pm. (turns Saturdays (dep. 8 am), via Kavieng, Rabaul and Finschhafen; arr.

Lae, 2.55 pm.

MORESBY-DARU (Sandringham) i Yule Is., Kerema, Wana (optional), Klkori, L. Kutubu.—Every alternate

Friday, returning same day (Oct i 15, 29, Nov. 12, 26. etc.). ’

RABAUL-MOEWE HARBOUR

(Sandringham) Alt. Wed. —Rabaul-Jacquinot Bay-Moewe Harbour-Talasea-Rabaul Oct 13 97 Nov. 10, 24, etc. ’ * RB.—The direction of operation changes with each service, i.e., each alternate service operates Rabaul-Talasea-Moewe Harbour-Jacqumot Bay-Rabaul.

NEW BRITAIN-BOUGAINVILLE

(Sandringham) Alt. Wed.—Rabaul - -Buka - Kieta - Buin Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3. 17, etc.

Alt. Wed. (same day) Buin-Kieta-Buka- Rabaul.

LAE-MAD ANG-WE WAK-MANUS

KAVIENG-RABAUL SERVICE

(DCS)

Mon., Thur. Dep. Lae 6.30 am, Madang arr. 7.35 am Wewak, Manus Is Kavieng, Rabaul arr. 3.40 pm.

Tue. only Dep. Rabaul 8.00 am direct Madang, arr. 10.50 am, Wewak Madang, Lae arr. 4.35 pm.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

(DCS)

Fridays.—Lae (8.30 am) to Wabamunda calling at any of: Nabzab, Kainantui Goroka, Nondugl, Banz, Minj, Mt Hagen, Baiyer R., Wabag. Return to Lae arriving 6 pm.

LOWER HIGHLANDS

(Drover) Fridays.—Lae (7.30 am) to Gusap, calling at any of: Nadzab, Kaiapit, Arena, Kainantu. Return to Lae arriving 10.30 am.

LAE-BULOLO-WAU (Drover)

De 7.3o a anr TUeS ' 3 pm - Mon * DeP ‘ w^ U T^ eS - 430 P m —Mon, 9.Q0 am mtoute. loo Pm ' DlrMt t 0 Lae »

MADANG-GOROKA (DCS)

Fridays.—Depart Madang 8.25 am, arrive Goroka 9.00 am, returning same day 10 s a am Goroka 930 am ’ arriVe Madan e

NEW GUINEA-NEW BRITAIN

(DCS)

Fridays—Depart Lae 12 noon, Finschhafen 1.0 pm, arrive Rabaul 3.10 pm.

Saturdays— Depart Rabaul 9.0 am, Madang 12.25 pm, arrive Lae 1.30 pm.

SERVICES BY MANDATED AIRLINES

With headquarters at Lae, this company runs regular services for passengers, freight and mails to all New Guinea settlements.

Scheduled Flights with DCS Aircraft Mon.: Depart Lae at 7.30 am for Goroka, Madang, Wewak, Madang, Rabaul remaining overnight.

Tues.: Depart Rabaul at 6.30 am for Madang, Wewak, Madang, Goroka, Lae.

Depart Lae 7.30 am for Goroka, Wau, Port Moresby, Wau, Goroka, Lae.

Thurs.: Depart Lae at 7.30 am for Goroka, Wau, Port Moresby, Wau Goroka, Lae.

Fri.. Depart Lae at 7 am for Madang, Wewak, Momote, Kavieng, Rabaul remaining overnight.

Sat.: Depart Rabaul at 7 am for Kavieng Momote, Wewak, Madang, Goroka, Lae.

4. Aust.-Dutch N. Guinea

By KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

A weekly service with Constellations between Sydney and Amsterdam with ( call at Biak, DNG, and Manila Philippines.

DCS aircraft link Biak with Hollandia Sorong, Merauke and Tannah Merah.

5. N. Guinea-Solomons

By Qantas with DCS Mon. (Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 8, 15, 22, etc.) Lae (dep. 6 am) Finschhafen - Rabaul Buka Vellalavella - Yandina Honiara, BSI (arriving 5.2 pm).

Tue. (Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 9, 16, 2' etc.), Honiara (dep. 7 am) Yandin —Vellalavella Buka Rabaul - Finschhafen Lae (arriving 3.50 pm]

6. Indo-China-Brisbane-

N. Caledonia

By Air France, Monthly.

Constellation aircraft depart Saigo: October 11 for Darwin - Brisbane Noumea and return. September fligh cancelled.

Australian agents: Messageries Maritime;

7. Sydney-Lord Howe Is.

By Ansett Flying-boat Service, wit Sandringhams Eight services per month, return sam day.

8. Sydney-Norfolk Is.

By Qantas, with Skymasters Alternate Thursdays (Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 18, etc.), returning same day.

9. Sydney-New Hebrides

By Qantas with Sandringham Flying Boats—Weekly Depart: Arrive: Syd., Wed. 8.30 pm Brisbane, 11.50 p Bris., Thu. 1.20 am Noumea, 8.00 a Noumea, 9.30 am Vila, 12.05 p Vila, 1.20 pm Santo, 2.35 p (Night stop) Santo, Fri. 6.00 am Vila, 7.15 a Vila, 7.45 am Noumea, 10.25 an Noumea, 1.00 pmf Sydney, 8.40 p * Every second service night stops i Noumea to allow connection with Noumei Suva service—see below, Table 10. t Alternate Friday, Oct. 15, 29. C alternate Saturdays (Oct. 9, 23), plai departs Noumea 2 pm, arriving Sydm 9.40 pm.

10. Sydney-Noumea-Suva

By Qantas with Sandringham Flying Boats—Fortnightly Depart: Arrive: Noumea, 11.25 am Suva, 5.55 p Alt. Fri.* (Night stop) Suva, 8.00 am Alt. Noumea, 12.30 p Sat.t * Alt. Fri. Oct. 8, 22, etc. t Alt. Sa Oct. 9, 23, etc. (Service allows connection at Noum with Sydney-New Hebrides Service—s above.)

11. Auckland-Norfolk Is.

By NZ National Airways, with DCS’s Single service each Sunday and retu with double service alt. Sundays follows: 2 services June 20, July 18, etc., but double services each Su day from Sept. 30 to Feb. 27, 1955.

12. Sydney-Auckland

Tasman E. Airways, with DC6 Aircraft Pri. only: Dep. Sydney 9.00 am, arr.

Auckland 4.15 pm. Wed., Sat.: Dep. [ Sydney 12.30 am, arr. Auckland 7.45 am. Mon. only: Dep. Sydney 3.00 pm, f arr. Auckland 10.15 pm. Wed., Thur., Sat.: Dep. Auckland 11.00 am, arr.

Sydney 2.45 pm. Mon. only dep. Auck land 9.00, arr. Sydney 12.45 pm.

13. Sydney-Christchurch

Tasman E. Airways, with DC6’s >ep. Sydney 12.30 am and arr. Christ church 7.40 am Tuesday and Thursday. )ep. Christchurch 11.00 am, arr. Sydney 2.40 pm Tuesday and Friday.

14. Melbourne-Christchurch

Tasman E. Airways, with DC6’s hur. —Dep. Melb., midnight; arr. Ch’ch., 8 am next day. hur.— Dep. Ch’ch., 10 am; arr. Melb., 2.30 pm.

15. New Zealand-Fiji

Tasman Empire Airways, Ltd., with DC6’s ep. Auckland every Tues. and Sat.

Bturn to Auckland every Wed. and Sun. ep. Auckland: Tues. and Sat. 1.15 pm, arr. Nadi Tues., Sat. 6.30 pm. sp. Nadi: Wed. and Sun. 10.00 am.

Arr. Auckland Wed. and Sun. 3.25 pm.

16. Fiji-Tahiti

Tasman E. Airways Ltd., with Solents.

Services will depart Suva for Apia, tutaki, Papeete and return fortnightly more frequently if required, sp. Suva (Mon.) 9.00 am, cross Inter national Date Line; arr. Apia (Sun.) 1.55 pm; dep. Apia (Mon.) 2.00 am; arr. Aitutaki 7.30 am; dep. Aitutaki 8.30 am; arr. Papeete 1.00 pm. Re turn flight dep. Papeete 7.30 am on Thursdays. xt flights, northbound, October 11 25 etc. xt flights, southbound, October 14 27 etc.

17. Fiji-Tonga

Tasman E, Airways with Solents Dep. Suva October 22.

Depart Arrive va, 6.30 am Nukualofa, 9.50 am kualofa, 2.45 pm Suva, 4.35 pm

18. Micronesia

'ivilian services, based on Guam, using ngined amphibious Catalinas, run re arly to Koror (Palau), Yap (West rollnes), Truk (Central Carolines), iape (E. Carolines), Majuro (Marshals) 1 Saipan (Marianas). Details from ins-Ocean Airlines, Guam, via Honolulu.

19. Fiji Internal Airways

Fiji Airways, with 3-engined Drovers ra-Nadi: 1 flight on Monday. 2 flights on Tuesday, Wednes day, Thursday, Friday, Sun day. 3 flights on Saturday. ii-Suva: 1 flight on Monday, Tuesday. 2 fights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 3 flights on Wednesday, Sun day. & - Labasa - Savusavu - Labasa -

Suva: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday,

a - Savusavu - Suva: Monday, Thurs

3ay, Saturday.

a - Taveuni - Labasa - Savusavu raveuni - Suva: Tuesday, Friday, a - Labasa - Suva: Tuesday, Thursday Friday.

Papuan Oil

p. 11

Ansfralian Petroleum Co. reports (Oct. 12) on oil-drilling in Papua: Omati No 1 —sidetracking hole down to 13,074 ft (within 670 feet of level where gas en countered last year); Omati No. 2~ still at 7,500 feet—repairs proceeding; Aramia —preparing to drill at point 25 miles north of Fly River, and 100 miles west of Gulf of Papua, on bank of Aramia River.

Sandy Creek Gold Sluicing

p. 11

Results

The Sandy Creek Gold Sluicing Limited advise that during August, 1954, appproxi mately 44 oz 10 dwt of gold were re covered from 2,600 cubic yards of material treated on their Morobe, NG, leases.

If Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Brown of Torokina, Bougainville Island arrived in Melbourne in the liner Strathnaver recently on their way home from a seven months’ tour of England and the Continent. Mrs Wallace, who is one of the few women in New Guinea to hold a licence which permits her to recruit native labour, has lived on Bougain ville for 14 years. The Browns will be back on their plantation in November.

If Mr. W. J. L. Philpott, after 44 years service with Morris Hedstrom.

Ltd., in Tonga and Fiji, retired at the end of August in Suva. Mr Philpott was born in Fiji, his father having arrived in the Colony in 1873. He served overseas in World War I. Mr. and Mrs. Philpott plan to live with their son Barry at Kawagawa, North Auckland, NZ.

High Cost of Administering

p. 11

Micronesia

The United States Senate has set aside a total of five million dollars for administration of the Trust Temtory of Micronesia during the 1955 fiscal year.

Of this, $700,000 is to be expended upon permanent construction. The Administration had asked for 1| million dollars for that purpose alone.

Population of the widely scattered Territory is 55,000. ff Mr. Les Clark, who now is soundly established as an Islands Agent in Sydney, is this month making a periodical tour of Papua and New Guinea. He is receiving a warm wel come from his old pre-war friends in Rabauh While he was abroad in recent months, Mr. Charles Sullivan, head of C. Sullivan Ltd., of Sydney, opened branch offices of his Com pany at 66 Victoria Street, London, and 20-22 Swanston Street, Auck land, NZ. In co-operation with Mr.

Claude Israel, Mr. Sullivan opened a branch in Suva, Fiji, some three years ago. The Auckland office is in charge of Mr. Alan M. Doull, as Managing Director of C. Sullivan (NZ) Ltd.

Index To Advertisers

p. 13

A. & R. Ltd. . 30 A. & N.Z. Bank 155

A.M.L. & P. . .22

Achun Co. . 29, 140 Agents Wanted 149 Akta-Vlte ... 54 Aluminium Ltd. 72 Armstrong, Sp. 148 Arnott, Wm. . . 52 Aspaxadrene . 144 Aspro 73 Assoc. Tr. Jnls. 49 A/asian. Sales . 61 Baker, W. Jno. . 41 Bank of NSW . 127 Bank of NZ . . 109 Barnes Milling 134 Bethell, Gwyn . 1 Bieri, O. . . . 151 llaxland-Rae . 106 llundell-Spence 154

(OAC ... 4

lorthwicks Ltd. 93 lowmer, R. C. 152 raybon Bros. . 147 ray & Holliday 40 reckwoldt . . 74 reden, W. S. 132 reekveldt, G. 105 ristol Myers . 125 ritish Paints . 76 roadway Motors 1 runton & Co. 29 unge Pty. . . 94 unting, A. H. 58 .P. 43, 74, 85. 124 urroughs Ltd. 60 unera Dstbrs. 139 irpenter 128, 143 line’s Studios 37 leshire, F. W. 44 emen’s Pty. . 59 •Igate 75, 145, 160 •llins Books . 146 ilonial Meat . 156 •Iyer W’s’n. 48, 129 oke Bros. . , 101 ammond Co. 100 stex 97 G.M. . . 7, 112 rling, J. Ltd. 70 ttol ... 135 nald Ltd. . . 42 uglass, W. C. 91 nlop Rubber 136 sklne Stamps 73 Donald ... 46 eready ... 34 rrer, Wm. . 115 i Society . . 129 d Sherington 111 gate Rum . . 93 mble’s ... 38 rdner Eng. . no rrett, D. M. 164 rrick Hotel . 5 »son Battle . 33 bey, W. & A. 117 lespie Bros. . 46 lespie, R. i, 23, 42, 71, 118, 137 [ette Ltd. . . 130 •don’s Gin . 37 •don Vale . 152 ihame Books 38 mt & Co. . 159 '.H. (Suva) . 8 we Ltd. . 3, 126 die Tyres . . 53 vey Trinder 142 vorsen, B. . 109 worsen, Sons 107 dman & Hall 41 t’s Agencies 87 Pleys Ltd. . 108 Ss R 25 aby Ltd. . 119 cules Co. . . 39 arooks Ltd. 160 nan Bros. . 122 eia Co. . . 90

Is. Industries . 123 Is. Transport . 118 Jackson, B. W. 102 Johnson’s Wax 153 Kasper Refrig. . 51 Kennedy, Capt. 114 Kerr Bros. . . 90 Kerry, M. Pty. 25 King Ranch . . 31 Kiwi Polish . . 62 Kopsen & Co. , 116 Lillis & Co. . . 64 Maclntyre, T. . 67 Macßobertson . 86 Magnecord Pty. 102 Marfleet W. . . 106 Mcllrath’s Ltd. 149 McNiven’s ... 36 Mendaco ... 69 Millers Ltd. . . 132 M. H. Ltd. 18, 133 Morgan Vernex 26 Mungo Scott . . 34 N. & R. , 95, 113 Needham & Co. 50 Np.stle’s ... 150 NG Aust. Line . iii Nile Products . 88 Nirex 26 Nixoderm ... 89

NZNAC ... 2

P. I. Line . . . iv Papuan Prints . 45 Parker Pens . . 87 Penfold, W. C. 27 Piccaninny Wax 28 Qld. Insurance . 24 Qld. Milling . . 97 Quirk’s Co. . . 32 Ransomes Co. . 163 Reckitt’s Blue . 53 Reed. W. E. 113, 131 Refrig. Inst. Co. 121 Riette, A. ... 45 Riverstone Co. . 56 Robinson, G. H. 66 Rohu, Sil . . . 65 Rolleiflex ... 62 Sails & Covers 117 Seppelt & Son . 68 Seward Ltd. . . 136 Shaw Savlll . . iv Shell Co. . . . 63 Smith, Rees . . 57

S.M.P. Co. . . 94

Spartan Co. 58, 103 Spruso Co. . . . 20 S.T.C. Ltd. . . 98 Stewarts-Lloyds 70 Sthn. Pac. Ins. 135 Sullivan Ltd. . 6 Tait, W. S. . . 69 Taylor & Co. . 33

Technoimpex . ii

Thornycroft Co. 114 TUley Lamps . 35 Tillock & Co. . 158 Tongan Photos 144 Tooheys Ltd. . 120 Tooth & Co. . 65 Turners Supply 50 Tusculum ... 66 Tyneside Eng. . 99 Typewriter Eff. 157 United Radio . 101 Uni. Graham . 104 Vacuum Oil Co. 138 Valiant Rum . 49 Ventura . 89, 164 Vi-Stim ... 139 Vincents APC . 21 Wakefield, C. C. 141 Warnock Bros. . 98 Westfield Meats 92 Wilks, E. F. . . 47 Wills, Ltd. . . 96 Wise Bros. . . 54 Wood, R. H. . 110 Wright & Co. . 105 Wrigley’s ... 24 Wunderlich Co. 55 Yorkshire Ins. . 57

In This Issue:

p. 14

Hasty Re-Alignment of Our Defences Against the Reds .. 9 Samoans Face Task of De signing Own Administration 11 Territorians Show Disinterest in Local Politics 12 Drover Crash —Lapse of Memory Blamed 13 Minister Webb Goes off to London 13 Direct Tax Proposed for W.

Samoa 13 Editors’ Mailbag 14 Problems of S. Pacific—SPC’s 13th Session this Month .. 15 Do you Remember? Extracts from PIM of 20 Years Ago .. 15 New Governor Arrives in Papeete 15 Greeks Fail in Australian Pearling Industry 17 Planters Present Their Case to Australian Tariff Board . 17 Territories Talk-Talk 20 Two “Outsiders” for P-NG Administration Jobs 24 From Notes Made in NG Central Highlands 27 Timber Prom Over the Busu — Lae’s New Industry 35 Tours Are Out for Fiji Foot ballers 37 Copra Prices Down—MOF Plan ters Now in Happy Position . 39 Big Co.’s Seek NG Cocoa Plantations 42

Rhinoceros Beetles Prefer Big Ships? 45 Mayor McFarlane, of Suva, Will Retire 46 Tuna Prove Coy Around Palmyra 50 British Preference Tariff to Re main in W. Samoa 51 Fiji’s 3rd Party Car Insurance 54 New Guinea Meat Industry .. 55 Papuan Crayfish Venture—ln Trouble Again 57 Fiji Tourism Must be Based on Existing Hotels 58 Kitione Lave Beaten in Mel bourne 59 Treeless Highlands 63 Notes Made Here and There in the Cooks 65

MAGAZINE SECTION: Topi

calities, 77; Brief Sojourn— An Account of Norfolk Is.

Life, 81; The High Seat of Abundance, 83; Book Re views, 84.

NG’s Galip Nut—lnquiries from Hawaii 98 For Pacific Radio Amateurs .. 101 Lae or Madang for NG High lands Outlet? 103 News of the Smallships .. .. 105 Low-Wage Copra Plays Small Part in Margarine Price .. 119 News Items from our Corres pondents in P-NG 121 Canberra’s Fumbling Policies in New Guinea 131

Legality of 1895 Marriage .. 133 Fiji-Indian Policeman’s Bravery Award 134 French Governor Walks Out of Meeting 135 More Water for Rabaul’s Come and-get-it Supply 137 OBITUARY: Dr. Edwin Hunt; M. Leon Varney; W. A.

MacGregor; Mrs. M. Lynch; Mrs. Muriel Beverige; John W. Caldwell; Mrs. G. Step hens: Madame A. Malinow ski; Ua Tama; T. M. Bryce; Mrs. Shri Ramon; E. S.

Weaver; Canon R. Rook; Mrs. M. Levien; .. .. 139-14 C Final Sale of P-NG Coastal Fleet 145 Living Space for Gilbertese in

BSIP 147

New Guinea in 1896 14* They Still Talk About Land Settlement Scheme in P-NG 155 Sydney Cocoa Price Falls £lOO in a Month 15^ Papua’s Hidden Valley Hidden No Longer 15{ New Pacific Airservices “Be ginning to Move” 15J Heavy Costs Make Trading Difficult in P-NG 16: NZ “Protected Persons” But No Home in NZ 16!

Oil and Labourers—Possibilities in NG 16: War on Agricultural Pests in

P-NG 16;

Commercial, Markets, Etc. .. 16-

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Defences Against The Reds

pp. 15-16

HASTY RE-ALIGNMENT OF OUR

lAVING been kept in the back ground for at least eight years, the South-East Asia menace to e peace and security of the South icific countries is now right out i the front page of all Anglo

istral-American newspapers—and

mg made even more conspicuous flag-waving politicians.

For years, the Pacific Islands Jnthly was the only newspaper uch consistently described the nger in its stark reality. Other se, the situation created by the -rayal of the Dutch in Indonesia, i the rapid advance of Commun -1 j, over . South-East Asia, was ndly ignored by press and iticians alike. However, the nts of the past month or two v show both politicians and press hmg in a frenzy to the other reme.

'here are several new develop its in a situation which has been spicuously ugly ever since the of World War 11. he progressive deterioration of so-called “Republican” regime ndonesia is the first to be listed. by 4. a S °cialist Australian eminent, and by a United ions Assembly of which the tj^ila - n Socialist Minister Evatt Chairman, a gang of political mturers in Indonesia succeeded • °. ut . the 350-years-old hVifo inis^r ation, and establish in its place a Republican” set-up latter promised early elections

linder which regional governments would be elected; and the formation ?f a Federation which would enter into a Union with the Netherlands.

None of these things was done. The Republicans” clung to power and while trying to stifle public discon tent by staging a claim to Dutch New Guinea, came increasingly under the influence of a Communist Party directed from China. To-day the Indonesian “government” is kept m office by the Reds. „. during September, a party of jurists” from Indonesia was in Peking, negotiating with the Chinese Communist Government about the citizenship of the 3,000,000 Chinese Indonesia. China consented to the Indonesian ‘demand that the latter discard their Chinese nation ality—but only on condition that naturalisation be spread over several years- It is well known that the Red planners in Peking expect that Indonesia will be a Chinese “pro tectorate” by 1960.

THE next factor was the collapse of the French in Indo-China.

As soon as Red Chinese forces were released from Korea by the Truce (which Truce has never been carried on into a Peace Treaty) powerful Chinese Communist armies were directed against Northern Vietnam, which comprises the Red River—or most valuable—section of Indo-China. After years of half hearted fighting— military opera

• tions which bore a curious re s|^n^ance to the French military effort in Western Europe in 1939-40 —the French surrendered Northern Vietnam to the Reds.

Almost simultaneously, the French Government refused to join United States, Britain, Germany and the smaller nations in the European Defence Comm u n i t y—and this brought about, in August-Sep ■ tember the most rapid realign ment of forces that Western Europe ever has seen. France now takes a minor place in the plan oc Western European defence against the Communist bloc; while Ger many, restored to sovereign power, is being supported by America and Britain in forming Western Europe’s bulwark of defence against the growing threat from the Iron Curtain countries.

This took place during an equally hurried realignment of forces to face South-East Asia. Despite the glib assurances of Red China and Red Russia, the Western Powers feel that the condition of France, and the growing undependableness of India, constitute a weakness whicli must be met immediately.

Therefore, early in September,, representatives of United States, Britain, Australia, France, Siam, New Zealand, Pakistan and Philip pines met in Manila and quickly formed the South-East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) under which they agree to defend each other’s territories against any further southward or westward move by the; Communists in South-East Asia.

India and Indonesia clearly are hostile to SEATO; but France (try ing to retain Laos. Cambodia and

Southern Vietnam), Siam (cruelly exposed along more than half of its trontiers) and Pakistan came in as active supporters.

MEANWHILE, Indonesia has gone into action with a demand at United Nations headquarters in New York that she shall be given possession of Western New Guinea; and this at last has brought from Australia a clear enunciation of policy in respect to Western New Guinea and Indonesia.

Australia’s Foreign Minister, R. G.

Casey, in words of almost brutal frankness, has informed the United

News Items appear also on page 5, this issue.

Nations that Indonesia has not got a shadow of a claim—historical, political or ethnological to Western New Guinea; and that Australia will take every possible step to ensure the continued occupa tion of Western New Guinea by the Dutch.

Mr. Casey and various other commentators, during September, told the world that it is vital to the defence of the South Pacific that the Asiatic Communists be kept in Asia; that Indonesia, being politic ally unstable, could easily be over whelmed by the Communists, and thus provide the latter with a con venient land bridge between Asia and Australia; and that the need to keep Asiatic Communism out of the South Seas transcends all the theoretical considerations which may be evolved by the United Nations.

Meanwhile, the nominal “Union” between The Netherlands’ Crown and Indonesia —which became im practicable when the “Republicans” failed to carry out their undertak ing to promote a Federation —has been officially dissolved.

Mr. Attlee, the British Socialist leader, whose Prime Ministership between 1945 and 1950 came near to destroying the British Empire, has been on a goodwill mission to Moscow and Peking, and has ex changed platitudes with the Red leaders. During the same period, active fighting began between Chinese Communist forces on the coast opposite Formosa, and Chiang Kai Shek’s Nationalist forces, based on Formosa. Peking announced that Chiang Kai Shek must be rooted out of Formosa; but United States, in plain words of one syllable, stated that it will not permit the Red invasion of that great island.

To see why, one need only look at the map. Japan, Formosa, Philip pines and British Borneo, a chain of non-Communist territories fac ing the coast of South East Asia, provide a screen thousands of miles long between Red Asia and North America.

WHILE the Western Powers are wearily making their re-align ments to meet the Red thrust from Eastern Asia—which is being

sharpened and strengthened—the Chinese Communists are snarling at Formosa, the Soviet has established secretly a new base for jet aircraft on Hainan Island (uncomfortably close to Philippines and New Guinea) and the Indonesians are yelping at the United Nations. It does not seem possible that a show down can be indefinitely delayed.

RAF Marshal Sir John Slessor, ar riving in Australia on September 13, said; “SEATO has been criticised because apparently it has got no teeth. But it has good teeth —back teeth, not the teeth that show when one is smiling. The Anglo-American bomber force is those back teeth.

It is the great deterrent which I feel will prevent World War III.”

There is intense activity among the air forces of United States, Britain and Australia—they are taking up new positions in handy bases facing South East Asia, from Malaya in the south-west, right across to Japan, in the north-east.

This is about the only new activity in this delicate situation that is not being over publicised.

Hands Off Pidgin!

p. 16

New Book by Professor Hall

A COMPREHENSIVE book on

Pidgin English has been written by Professor Robert A. Hall, Jun., Professor of Linguistics at Cornell University, USA, and it will be published about the end of this year by Pacific Publications Pty.

Ltd., of Sydney. Professor Hall is residing in Australia at present.

The book, entitled Hands Off Pidgin English! is a vigorous defence of the language which has been evolved, in the past 70 years, to meet the needs of New Guinea, where there are scores —if not hundreds* —of native languages, but where the average native tribe can communicate neither w!ith Euro peans nor with its native neigh bours.

Professor Hall contends that there is no need to devise and introduce a lingua franca, but that all needs can be met, through Pidgin English, in the fields of administration and education, as well as in commerce and industry; and he pleads that Pidgin be officially accepted, regularised and made orderly. In the course of his interesting argu ment, he gives a comprehensive history and description of Pidgin, and thus provides a useful book that is long overdue.

Hands Off Pidgin! will be on sale in Australia and Islands bookstores about December next. * It is noted that the Assistant Director of Education in New Guinea, Mr. J. T.

Roscoe, in a recent statement said: “There are approximately 700 district languages, not counting dialects, in Papua and New Guinea.’’

Australia and the Territory, a: blamed.

Charges on some special iten such as rubber, rice, flour ar wheatmeal, and matches, have m been increased.

Other items have increased I more than 15/- a ton. Most notab instances are beer, with 55/- a tc increase (which should be goo news for the Port Moresby brewer; and cocoa, 50/-.

Freight on copra has increased 1 another 10/- a ton.

Five-days Week Claim

The Public Service Association Papua-New Guinea has announc* that it has accepted the offer the Minister for Territories, to coi ciliate on its claims for a five-da. week and an increase in cost

living payments.

A Conciliation Commissioner shortly expected to be sent to tl Territory, to hear the case au report back to the Minister.

Increaased Freights

p. 16

Late News: Increaased Freights

FORT MORESBY, October 9.- Shipping agents here havi announced big increases in shippini freights and passenger charges.

Retrospective to October 1, genera cargo rates from Australian port to Port Moresby have been in creased from £9/10/- a ton t £lO/5/- and passenger fares hav increased by £4. Freight and far increases to other ports in th Territory are in proportion, al though there is no increase in inter island rates.

General increase in costs, due t slow turnaround of ships both i:

Photograph

p. 16

£25 for a Colour Photograph

PIM will be 25 years old nes year; and in August, 1955, we sha publish a special anniversary issue.

For this issue we want coloui photographs and we will pay £25 fc the one we consider best for or purpose; plus £5 each for an others used.

Anyone may enter and submit u to a maximum of three ordinal colour transparencies, 35 MM ( larger, of Islands subjects.

Subjects should be typical < Territory or Group, and not I merely “pretty”. Points will I given for originality, presentatioi reader appeal and interest value.

All transparencies not used wi be returned. All entries must be i by March 31, 1955.

More details next month.

Designing Own Administration

p. 17

Stony Way to Self-Government:

Samoans Face Task of Designing Own Administration

Western Samoa will enter another phase on its journey towards self government on November 10 when 162 representatives (146 Samoans, 16 Europeans) sit down at historic Mulinu’u to make and consider proposals on a Constitution for the ultimate independent state of Samoa.

A T present Western Samoa is a

HL Trust Territory administered

by New Zealand. A surprise nnouncement in March 1963, out ined a plan for eventual Samoan elf-government, and it was stated hen that all aspects would be dis ussed fully at a Constitutional invention towards the end of 1954.

It was made clear in 1953 that le Samoans would design their wn administration, and in con >rmity with this proposal, dis

issions at the coming meeting will

e based on proposals already re ased by the Working Committee

»r the Development Plan., The

ommittee has been engaged on lis task over the past year.

The Convention will be conducted

open session, interested organisa-

Dns being free to send representa

ves to listen to the debates.

Our Apia correspondent surn

ames the Working Committee’s

commendations under the follow

g heads:

» Common Citizenship: A careful dis ction to be made between common izenship and common domestic status. iile recognition of the former will be vitable with the establishment of a e State, the distinction between moans and non-Samoans at home will re to be retained at first. ► Legislature: The present Legislative embly and Fono of Faipule to give ce to a single legislature elected mnially headed by a Speaker elected the House, and to consist of 41 noan. five European, and two official mbers (Ministers of Justice and ance). i Suffrage: In Samoan constituencies chiefs only to have active and passive ing power. In European constituencies, versal suffrage, as at present.

Constituencies: To conform with the Faipule Districts, with some boundary ustments.

Head of State: The present two Hon. tua (Tupua Tamasese and Malietoa umafili II) to be joint heads, future mcies to be appointed from members the two respective Royal Families in new Legislature. Appointments for with provision for resignation.

Executive Government: To be con ed by Premier and Cabinet Ministers, ;ctively responsible to the House of resentatives. The Premier, elected by Legislature, to choose his Cabinet from ted members approved by the Legis re. Cabinet to decide general Govern t Policy and to approve legislation re its submission to Legislature.

Public Service: Territory to control ugh a Commissioner, with policy

matters under Cabinet control and close liaison with NZ Public Service. • Relationship with New Zealand: Based on arrangements similar to those existing between Tonga and the United Kingdom, but with special provisions due to Samoa being a UN Trust Territory. A New Zealand representative to be stationed In Samoa, to have special powers in relation to Defence, Foreign Affairs, and seconded officers. • Constitution: To be established in a series of amendments to the Samoa Act.

OUR correspondent makes this comment on the Convention: It is difficult to analyse Samoan feelings in relation to the proposed changes. There seems to be, throughout the community, a general feeling of apathy and in difference. Objections to many features of the proposals are likely to be heard from the Savaii repre sentatives.

A section of the Samoans, and most of the local-bom Europeans of part-Samoan blood, are not enthus iastic about any political changes contending that Samoa is happy and prosperous at present and that early, rapid and incisive changes seem unnecessary. The European attitude may be reflected in the Oc tober election of European delegates to the Convention.

“Burnt Fingers? Maybe just as well—it might save you finishing up with us here”

Papua-New Guinea

p. 17

NEW HANDBOOK OF

THE Handbook of Papua and New Guinea, published in TM by h P £ Cific P^blication P s p b ty Toi J* as k® en well received by the Islands and Australian public It is of 320 pages and it con tams all available details about the two big Australian Territories their administration, history stat istics, physical characteristics’ gov ernment policies, transport systems thp US l t ? 6 AH and - ?° / orth - of -U Administrative Districts is de fi b fd separately, and there is fJ$L hS L° f all Eui : o Pean and the leading Chmese residents in each There also are complete lists of Departmental officials, trad houses, planters, etc. Copies may be obtained (15/- each) at aU Islands stores and Sydney book stores, or direct from Pacific Pub-* hcations Pty. Ltd., PO Box 3408, Sydney.

Police Commissioner

p. 17

Suspension of P-NG Police Commissioner

N P. MORESBY, Oct. 5.

O official report has been issued yet in the departmental in quiry which followed the sus pension of Police Commissioner Col.

J. S. Grimshaw on September 14 It was alleged that Col. Grimshaw used £25 from the Coronation Con tingent Fund to buy himself a uni form, believing that he would be a member of the Papuan and New Guinea Constabulary Contingent.

It was also alleged that he did not return the money when he was not chosen.

Territorians Show Disinterest

p. 18

P-NG Legco Elections:

Territorians Show Disinterest In Local Politics

If any proof were wanted that non-indigenous residents of Papua and New Guinea are not interested in local politics, the elections held on October 2 supplied it. Of 1,125 people on the rolls for NG Islands electorate, 542 voted. Of 700 on the rolls for NG Mainland, 192 cast their vote.

RESULTS of the polls were;

ISLANDS ELECTORATE

Mr. D. Barrett (sitting member), 408 votes.

Mr. J. Stokie, 116 votes.

Informal, 6 votes.

Rejected, 12; 49 postal votes out standing when counting finished.

Total on the rolls, 1,125. Total postal votes issued —128.

MAINLAND ELECTORATE

Mr. G. Whittaker, 145 votes.

Mr. H. Starr, 40 votes.

Informal, 7; 18 postal votes out standing when counting finished.

Total on the rolls, 700. Total postal votes issued, 51.

The elections were hardly in doubt from the time counting commenced at 6 o’clock in the two main polling centres of Rabaul and Lae.

Elected members to the P-NG Legislative Council for the next

three years will therefore be; Mr.

Barrett, Mr. Whittaker and Mr. E.

A. James, of Port Moresby, who was elected unopposed for the Papua Mainland electorate.

Names of nominated members of the new Council had not been an nounced at the time of going to press.

Meeting of new Council has been set for November 1 and is expected to last about one week.

Towards the close of the life of the last Council, a sub-committee was set up to consider ways in which the Council could be improved. Re commendations are now before the Minister for Territories and it is ex pected that, in due course, they will be considered by Australian Cabinet.

One of the recommendations was that elected members should be in creased from three to nine. Results of this election just concluded, how

ever, are scarcely likely to impres Federal Parliament with the poll tical consciousness of P-NG resi dents. In the huge electorate c Papua Mainland, only one ma; could be found to present himse] for election—Mr. James. That h was unopposed may, of course, t just a compliment to Mr. James, bi Federal Cabinet may not take the view.

There are about 13,000 Europear in the Territory and well over 2,0C Asians, yet only about 2,700 regii tered to vote in the whole of tt Territory and in the two electoral where there was a poll, only 72 actually voted, out of the 1,825 er rolled.

Figures seem to show that thei has been a falling off in interei since the first election in 1951. O that occasion 60 per cent, of tho; enrolled in Mainland and Islam electorates voted; this time tl figure is less than 40 per cent.

Our Rabaul correspondent sa; that the Asiatics were the maj< factor in the swing towards Barret and that a high percentage exercise their right to vote. Many Eun peans were apathetic, due partly 1 the feeling that, no matter whic candidate was successful, his be intentions could be defeated by tl official majority in the Council.

Mr. Stokie was disappointed ; the result. He said that, though 1 did not expect to win the Islam seat, he had not expected M Barrett’s majority to be so great.

Lady Garvey's Fund for Fijian Servicemen a Great Success

p. 18

LADY GARVEY’S Fund for gift parcels to Fiji troops overseas closed on September 25 with over £lO,OOO. The target was £,3000.

Funds were collected mainly through a Queen Carnival, the

Army-Police Queen, a Fijian girl, being officially crowned at a big public ceremony outside the Suva town hall by the Governor, Sir Ronald Garvey, on the final day of the drive.

The photograph was taken just a[?] Meresiana Leiwaliwa Lutuwasa, the Fiji Queen (centre foreground), had b[?] crowned. Other contestants represent Chinese, European and Indian Communion are also shown —Photo by Fiji Public Relations Of

Lapse of Memory Blamed

p. 19

Finding on Drover Crash.

T>ESULTS of an inquiry which 1\ followed the forced landing of a Fiji Airways Drover plane on a reef off Bau, at end of August, have been released.

The inquiry was conducted by Squadron-Leader H. C. Salmon, RNZAF. He reported: “The cause of the accident was the failure of the pilot to turn off the port fuel tank cock before that tank became empty. The technical evidence shows no other cause. The failure of the pilot to carry out this operation cannot be described as other than a serious failure, as he had knowledge of the instructions laid down in the Operations Manual . . . . and the danger of engine stoppage if that operation were not carried out. The fact that the port fuel tank was empty to a degree requiring his attention ought to have been present in his mind be fore leaving Savusavu and through out the return journey as the level in the tank was reduced to a dangerous stage (it contained 15 gallons at take-off).

“When the engine began to falter and when he knew the tank was empty, the cause of the fuel starva tion should have come to his mind.

It is difficult to explain why it had not, and the explanation must be that which the pilot himself has ?iven, mental fatigue following a long tour of operations and an un accountable lapse of memory.

“Insofar as the landing of the aircraft is concerned, there can be 10 doubt that the pilot did all that lould be expected, and no possible alame can be attributed to him in ;his respect.”

The pilot was Captain F. P. Ladd, he company’s chief pilot, who has )een constantly engaged in flying n Fiji since World War II but who low has left Fiji and gone to live n NZ.

L NUT CAME OFF THE RAPIDE

For reasons that are not clear, he official report into the inquiry if the crash of Fiji Airways Rapide n April, was released a week or so iter the above report.

The Rapide crash inquiry was onducted by Squadron-L ead e r I. K. Walker, RNZAF. The find ag was that the cause of the forced anding was due to a propeller pinner nut coming off and so re using a propeller as the aircraft ook off. The nut had not been ecured. There were no injuries but lails and luggage were lost in the ire which destroyed the aircraft rtien it overturned 1,000 yards from he airstrip.

Mrs. John Aheam, of Port loresby, arrived in Sydney early in leptember to attend the marriage f her daughter, Margaret, to Mr. jeslie Smith of Brisbane.

To London

p. 19

One Last, Long Lingering Look, and Then:-

Minister Webb Goes Off To London

p t 11 ls evi .^ ent the August aerial excursion of NZ External Territories Minister, T. Clifton Webb, to the Coot Islands, was a farewell gesture rather than a familarisation jaunt

SCARCELY was he back in New than Prime Minister k land i announced th at Webb el ? vated to the post of High Commissioner in London in succession to the late Sir Frederick hkp dg Wphh° dl6d IFast 1 F ast May > and who, like /Webb was; formerly External Master. External Territories wm r^o2 lably £? w an °ther Minister will nmke another expensive voyage of discovery to the Forgotten Isles- and if it happens that Labour ’is returned in General Elections in New Zealand (to be held in No all S? .recommendations SSSS2S ln Minister Webb’s just published report will possibly be reversed. J ba unkin d to dwell on if, but in Rarotonga the “beach Euro- Sfwf wi iL be speculating as to Vi expensive farewell o hobday .to the romantic South Sea Islands is to be charged J° , n eC° ok Islands financial vote for 1954.

Proposed

p. 19

Direct Taxation Proposed For W. Samoa

Reorganisation of western Samoa’s revenue - collection machinery is contemplated. Proposals include a modified form of income taxation.

A long report has just been pub lished in Apia setting out recom mended changes. It is based on investigations made by Mr. R. A.

Banks, of the New Zealand Taxa tion, Department, and a Depart mental Committee set up in the Territory.

It contains interesting tables comparing the proposed new system with systems already operative in other countries in a comparable stage of development, like Fiji, Tonga, the Gold Coast, and New Guinea.

But although great changes are proposed only very small additional revenue would be realised—and it is acknowledged that considerable additional revenue will be called for to carry out the Development Plan (see elsewhere) which will also re quire considerable capital expendi ture.

The Report is also remarkable in having completely avoided the issue on reintroduction of a direct tax for the Samoans. Such a tax would yield a substantial amount and this would be used entirely for the benefit of the Samoans them selves.

The Committee makes the follow ing recommendations: The following existing taxes to be abolished en tirely: Building Tax, Amusement Tax, Store Tax, Copra House Tax, Immigration and Emigration charges.

The present Business License fees to be abolished and a flat rate of £2 per annum be levied.

The present Salary Tax to be abandoned and replaced by a general income tax with some modifications.

Motor vehicle licenses to be con tinued.

Water rates to be levied on fixed rates depending on whether resi dential, general business, or special business purposes, until such time as water meters can be installed.

Export Duty, which has been second only to Import Duty as a revenue source, to be retained on a sliding scale for cocoa and copra Cocoa export duty would be at 10 Per cent, on a basic valuation of £2OO per ton, f.0.b., increasing by 0.1 per cent, per £1 increase in price (12 per cent, on £4OO, 121 per cent, on £450, etc.).

Copra taxed on the same scale, with a basic price of £5O per ton, f.o.b. (At £7O, duty would be 12 per cent). Export duty on other pro duce to remain as at present.

New Zealand Reparation Estates (Government concern) to pay these export taxes, but to pay income tax only on trading profits earned from sources not subject to export tax.

The proposed Income Tax would commence at 6d in the £1 rising to 7/6d in the £1 on taxable income of £8,400.

In comparison with the present Salary tax, there would be increased deductions for wife and children.

The Editors' Mailbag

p. 20

Eddie's Walkingstick

A New Guinea “old-timer,” now residing in Auckland, read in his local newspaper a description of a brawl in the Labour Party caucus room in Canberra, wherein (accord ing to the faithful reporter) “Eddie clocked Les Haylen.” This stirred his memory, and he wrote PIM as follows: “I wonder if Eddie Ward remem bers the occasion when some of us, at Finschhaven, respectfully greeted ‘the Minister for Territories’, and formally presented him with a walk ing-stick made of New Guinea cane.

It was a perfectly genuine gift, and a good article; but what Eddie did not know was that that stick had long and honourable service as a means of keeping boongs in order.

We belong to the old school, which believes that an ounce of corporal punishment, promptly administered, is worth a ton of UNO chatter about the rights of primitive man.

If Eddie could persuade that stick to talk to him, he would learn an awful lot. We still chuckle when we think of the solemn presentation, and the equally insincere Ministerial reply.”

Memory of ‘Bill’ Korn

A note from Mr. H. W. Brown (who was with the Ward Williams expedition, on the upper reaches of the Fly River, Western Papua, in the late ’3o’s) refers to the late Bill Korn (also a Ward Williams man), and the PIM efforts to trace him after he disappeared in World War n.

We learned after the war that Mr. Korn and Mr. Evenson were captuVed by the Japs at Pondo, soon after the invasion, and taken to Rabaul. It appears they were not kept continuously with the main body of prisoners: and then came a day when a small party of about ten, including Korn and Evenson, simply disappeared and were never seen again. They probably tried to escape—they were of that type—and the Japs simply murdered them (as they did so often in the lands they invaded) and disposed of their bodies.

Mr. Brown recalls that, while goldseeking, he spent some three years in the now notorious Tele fomin area, working from a base camp on the Fly River called Kiunga.

Not a Pretty Picture

From a valued correspondent in London : “Herewith I send you the leading article from the News Chronicle of August 31, ‘Nehru and the Giant’ —indicating how Communist China plans slowly to swallow India—and

a statement from the Soviet News Agency, which says that if Indo nesia will join the Southeast Asia Pact, America will be prepared to consider sympathetically Indonesia’s claim to Dutch New Guinea.

“All this has a direct application to the infiltration of Asiatics into the countries of the South Pacific.

Not that that worries the present British Government in any way. The British do not understand the situ ation as it affects the South Pacific and don’t want to. . . . If and when the worst comes, the United States will be the only defender of the British Dominions, Colonies and Protectorates Down Under.”

And the United States do not do it because they love us, but because it is vital to the United States that they build, far out in the Pacific, something to protect the western coast of America against the ever growing menace of Red Asia.

Where the PIM Goes

“Your PIM has a reputation for popping up in the most unexpected places,” writes Mr. Paul Kamsler, of Cairns —the man who sold the Tiare to the Enterprise of NG expedition, and delivered her to Mr. A. E.

Jentzsch, at Lae.

“Three or four years ago I went into the house of the chief of a vil lage in the mountains of Vietnam, south of Saigon, and there I saw the walls of his room completely papered with PIM covers. I could not ima gine how on earth they got there.

But I found out that the French Resident in the District was a

former Tahiti official, and he got the PIM to keep in touch with Pacific friends, and he doled out the front covers as a favour to de serving native chiefs. . . .

“Incidentally, please inform your readers that my boat, Tiare, has been sold—l am still getting in quiries from all over the Islands, as a result of that For-sale adver tisement.”

Fiji's Big Game Fish

The recent PIM article about the way in which the Japanese have been catching big fish for the Van Camp establishment at Pago Pago has aroused the interest of Sir Henry Scott, of Suva. He says he cannot understand, from the pub lished description (which indicates the absence of a barb) how the big fish are kept on the hooks of the Japanese apparatus.

Sir Henry Scott, the late Sir Maynard Hedstrom and the late Mr. E. G. Theodore spent many, many hours trolling for big fish in Fiji waters; and Sir Henry has been making plans to get the present Fiji Governor (Sir Ronald Garvey) more deeply involved in this great sport. There are places on the launch run, between Viti Levu and Makogai, where fishing history can be made.

“I often took the late Mr.

Theodore out into these waters,”

Sir Henry told the PIM. “He was a keen fisherman. His only fault was that he was too severe—he wanted to land his fish too quickly—and consequently he lost many.” The fishing technique of the famous founder of Emperor apparently was well in character.

Cook Islands Entertainers Tour NZ

p. 20

This concert party from Aitutaki commenced an entertainment tour of Maor centres of New Zealand in August. The profits of the tour will be donated to the establishment of a community centre for Cook Islanders in Auekland. The party was lead by Mr. Tai Benioni. —Photo by S. G. Kingan [?]

Pacific

p. 21

Problems of South Pacific Commission in its 13th Session

rS South Pacific Commission’s 13th session began at its headquarters in Noumea, on October 11. The Chairman is Mr.

T. R. Halligan (Senior Commissioner for Australia, who is special adviser ;o the Australian Minister for rerritories). Representatives are jresent from the six countries re iponsible for South Pacific Islands idministration Australia, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, United kingdom, United States.

The Commission (through its lesearch Council) has had 21 pecialists in the field this year, in .ddition to its permanent staff in loumea and Sydney. They have €en working on matters of egional importance, such as the nprovement of the coconut in ustry, problems of subsistence griculture and village industries, nd development of rice growing, luch literature designed to assist he islanders has been published.

Research has continued into the Dntrol of the rhinoceros beetle, Dpulation changes, foods and diets,’ lariasis and malaria.

At their present meeting, which lay last two weeks, the Com issioners will review progress and [an next year’s operations. Those resent are:

AUSTRALIA

Mr. J. R. Halligan, Special Adviser to e Minister for Territories, Canberra— nior Commissioner.

Mr. J. H. Jones, Department of Terri fies, Canberra—Commissioner.

Mr. J. Ryan, Department of External 'airs, Canberra—Alternate Commissioner.

Mr. J. Wain, Department of Territories, nberra—Alternate Commissioner.

FRANCE

ff. R. Lassalle-Sere, Inspector-General Overseas France, Dakar, Senior Com ssioner. ff. A. C. Jouanin, Administrator of erseas France and Chief of the Cabinet the Governor of New Caledonia—Com ssioner. 4. H. Bonneaud, Vice-President of the amber of Commerce, Noumea—Adviser.

NETHERLANDS

)r. H. J. Levelt, Minister Plenipoten ry, Netherlands Consul-General, Sydney ienior Commissioner.

Ir. J. A. van Beuge, New Guinea r ision of the Department of Overseas ritories. The Hague—Commissioner. »r. A. Loesjes, Deputy Secretary to the pernor of Netherlands New Guinea, llandia —Alternate Commissioner.

NEW ZEALAND

Ir. C. G. R. McKay, Onerahi, Whan ei, NZ (formerly Secretary of the »artment of Island Territories)—Senior nmissioner.

Mr. D. S. Reid, Department of Island Territories, Wellington, NZ—Adviser.

UNITED KINGDOM

Sir Ronald H. Garvey, KCMG, KCVO, MBE, Governor of Fiji—Senior Com missioner.

Mr. H. H. Vaskess, CMG, OBE, Suva (formerly Chief Secretary of the Western Pacific High Commission) —Commissioner.

Mr. C. W. T. Johnson, CBE, Suva (formerly British Agent and Consul, Tonga)—Alternate Commissioner.

UNITED STATES

Dr, F. M. Keesing, Professor of Anthro pology, Stanford University, Stanford, California—Senior Commissioner.

Dean Knowles A. Ryerson, Dean, College of Agriculture, University of California Commissioner.

Mr. R. S. Herman, Secretary of Guam —Alternate Commissioner.

Miss E. Barr, Office of Dependent Area Affairs, Department of State, Washington —Adviser.

Tarawa has recently changed the time of the Sunday broadcasts to the Gilberts to 4.30-5.00 p.m.—that is, 1 h hours later than previously.

The frequency remains 6050 kc/s. in the 49-metre band.

in Papeete

p. 21

New Governor Arrives in Papeete

rENCH Oceania welcomed its new Governor on his arrival m Papeete, on Sept. 27 He is M Jean Francois Toby and he succeeds Governor Petitbon who has been transferred to Djibouti.

The new Governor was greeted with a salute of 15 guns as he came ashore from a TEAL air cr‘”k Representatives of the Army the Ma y° r and civil officials, were on hand, together with a very large gathering of the local populace.

With the new Governor was his secretary, M. Jean Paumelle.

Mr Harry Hodsdon, company secretary for Coconut Products, Ltd., Rabaul, during the last 3 h. years, expects to leave shortly for to take up a similar position with the W. R. Carpenter organisa tion there.

Do You Remember ?

p. 21

From PIM of 20 Years ago.

THE same old problems are chewed over again and again. What is new to-day was old-stuff 20 years ago. This is particularly so in such

Territories as Papua-New Guinea,

BSIP, etc., which felt the full brunt of war, and where new people, flood ing in with the Peace, are apt to believe that everything that has ever happened has occurred since 1946.

Extracts from our issue of

October, 1934, follow:

A Bill Gill cartoon, that month, depicted two sad looking beachcombing types. Said one to the other: “Dashed if I can see any hope for the copra industry until some new uses are found. After all, who wants SOAP?” * * * Mr. Nason-Jones on behalf of Guinea Gold NL had pegged 17 new dredging claims on Papua’s Lakekamu goldfield. It was hoped that this might revive that Territory’s languishing gold mining in dustry, * * * Fourteen Papuans were undergoing a six months’ medical training course at Sydney University. We published a photograph of them—in new store suits and white sandshoes. * * * Jack Hides, of Papua, was preparing for another patrol. This time to the area between the headwaters of the Strickland and Pnrari Rivers which we now know as the Southern Highlands. It is in this area that the so called Shangri-La Valley, which caused such a fuss in mid-1954, is situated. If Hides did not enter Shangri- La on this trip, 20 years ago, then he was so close to it that it really does not matter. * * * Twenty-five Japanese from a Japanese fishing boat were arrested in the Manus area, XG, and subsequently charged with

being prohibited immigrants and violating the fisheries and quarantine ordinances. * * * The position of Papuan rubber planters —in comparison with other varieties of Pacific planters—was described as enviable.

They were getting the advantage of over seas exchange on their rubber price, as well as a repayment of the 2d per pound collected by the Commonwealth by way of duty. (But price of rubber was only “d per pound for Smoked grade, in London). * * ♦ The BSIP Government had decided to change the name of the large Island of Ysabel to Santa Isabella, as the latter was supposed to be more historically correct. Our correspondent commented that the change was quite harmless, and that local residents would probably con tinue to call it Ysabel. * * * A large section of the residents of Norfolk Island had rallied to the defence of Captain Macarthur Onslow, who had been deported from the Island by the Administrator, Capt. Pinney, and who had been described in Australian Parliament as a dipsomaniac and a "nuisance wherever he went”. * * * A 500 acres coconut plantation—locality unspecified—with 340 acres in full bear ing, good anchorage, house, horses, cattle, pigs and fowls was offered for sale at £4,000. Those were the days—to buy coconut plantations! * * ♦ We reported low grade copra as practically unsaleable—particularly native sun-dried and smoke-dried. The best grades were bringing £9/5/-, London. ♦ ♦ * The miles of road from Tavua, Fiji, to the gold mines at Vatukoula were al most complete. We said that it would now be possible to arrive In Suva at 8 a.m. by steamer and be at the mines for afternoon tea. Well, it still is.

83 Telefomin Murderers

p. 22

Sentences Commuted: Gaol , Not Death , for 83 Telefomin Murderers

Not unexpectedly, the death sentences passed on 33 New Guinea natives who were concerned in the Telefomin murders, have been com muted. Instead of hanging, the natives will get 10 years with hard labour.

All were implicated in the murders of Patrol Officer G. Harris, Patrol Officer G. Szarka and native policemen, Buritori and Purari, in November last year.

ROUNDING up the natives and their trials —only recently con cluded by Judge Gore at We wak—have taken many months.

The slow grinding of the mill of British justice—and these primitive natives got the whole treatment ac cording to our Law—must have been completely incomprehensible to the murderers, and commutation of their sentences after so long a delay was inevitable: Hanging them at that stage would likely have done little good.

If the ringleaders had been caught early, summarily tried and hanged in their own vil lages, the action would likely have been understood and respected and have had a salutary effect. Nothing came out of the trials to show that

the natives concerned did not kno> what they were about; and certain! in that region, they understand we! enough the principle of a life for life.

Months ago, they were remove from their villages; and we under stand that they are to serve thei sentences in Wewak. So far as tb rest of the Telefomin natives ai concerned, they therefore are in an other world. Nothing further woul be accomplished by hanging thei now.

Commuting their sentences ha meanwhile, quietened the old ladie trade unionists and parsons in Am tralia, who have been verbal] wringing their hands for montl over the fancied injustices to tl untutored savages.

When the Minister for Territorie announced that the death sentence would be commuted he also place before Federal Cabinet a report o the circumstances surrounding tt murders.

It was stated in the report that: The main cause of the murders appear< to be that the native peoples resented tl beginning of law and order which decree they were no longer allowed to fight 01 another, and were obliged to keep the villages clean. They were also apparent under the persuasion of a belief that tl taro had become smaller since the advei of the white man. The actions they toe were actions to exterminate the Admini tration, as they knew it, so that thi could lead their old life.

Any sense of grievance on any partici lar matter would appear to have bee used as a subsequent excuse and was m the actual motive. The attack apparent occurred when it did because a loni awaited opportunity was seen and m because of any recent events or any evei with which the victims were personal associated.

Whether or not these peop should have our civilisation ar ideas forced upon them can 1 argued, pro and con. by theoris ad infinitum. But having stated i policy and put its hand to tl plough, the Administration ca scarcely draw back now. It appear therefore, that the official attitu( must continue to be that Szark Harris, the two policemen and tl Telefomin natives themselves, a just unfortunate incidents in tl process of civilisation to which Au tralia is committed.

Meanwhile, there has been no fu ther developments in the deman by the parents of Szarka and Harr; for an open inquiry into the mu. ders, although Sydney Truth pr sented their case in September. I an interview, Mrs. Harris reiterate some of the statements she mae when she recently visited the Terr tory (see September, PIM) ar stated, as well, that the two office were murdered because of the A< ministration’s delay in paying con pensation to the relatives of fi natives who had been drowm months previously while employ* as carriers.

New Church Symbolises

p. 22

Methodist Achievement

THE Methodist Church, which embraces well over 85 per cent, of the indigenous Fijian people, will celebrate on October 9, when the handsome, dignified new Fijian Methodist Centenary Church will be officially opened at Suva.

The old Jubilee Church, which somebody once called the Cathedral of Fijian Methodism, was outgrown years ago, and in 1935, 100 years after the arrival of the first Methodist missionaries in Lau, the scheme for a new church was launched.

Interrupted by the war, the appeal for funds was revived several years ago with a broadcast appeal by Lady Freeston, wife of a former Governor, and to-day the fund is only £6,000 short of the required total of £25,000.

People of several races have con tributed to the fund but a very large proportion has been raised by the Fijians, It is probable that, the remaining £6,000 will be subscribed before the end of the October celebrations.

The new church (Stinson photo).

Australian

p. 23

SREEKS FAIL IN

PEARLING INDUSTRY

CHE Greek experiment which might

have saved the North Australian earling industry has been a failure, he Jap pearl divers remain supreme i the Arafura Sea this season—and robably in any season they care to

>me along.

Eleven experienced Greek sponge ivers, brought to Australia several lonths ago as assisted migrants, id an experiment to bolster arwin’s ailing pearling industry, ave “had it”.

According to their employer, faster Pearler N. Haritos, himself Greek, the men could not adjust lemselves to Australian conditions id have taken other jobs in the ;rritory.

Thus ends another hope in the arch for divers to replace the now bu Japs of pre-war days. If these en had proved successful—and ey were reported to be used to ep diving conditions—others were have been brought in.

Five other divers from Timor or donesia, who have been employed Australian craft in the north for riods varying from 14 to 32 years, ;re paid off by the Australian arling Company which has ceased erations at Darwin, and given tice in August to quit Australia der the immigration laws, unless 3y can find other employment in s pearling industry.

Meanwhile, Akiji Kumanoto, pper of the Kimi Maru, one of i vessels of the Jap pearling fleet srating north of Australia this ison, is an example of just what countrymen can do in the way diving.

Jsing helmet only, this diver regularly working at 40 fathoms 0 fathoms is the average working )th of the full-suited Torres ait Islanders in the Australian it. i'his particular Jap diver not only :ks at that depth, but reportedly faces with little staging pro ure—normally carried out to »id divers’ paralysis. Hs has a st expansion of seven inches.

Ir. Rupert Richardson, acting medical advice, has resigned as .irman of The Papuan Apinaipi roleum Co. Ltd., but will con- Je as a director. Mr. Bruce iham has been elected chair n.

'he Rev. John E. Su, of Hong ig, has been appointed to the torate of the Chinese Methodist imunity in Rabaul. Mr. Su, a 1-known preacher and Chinese an writer, will leave Hongkong rtly with his wife and three, ghters.

Tariff Board Melbourne

pp. 23-150

Aid to Papua’s Rubber Industry:

Planters Present Their Case to Tariff Board Melbourne

The request by the rubber planters of Papua for remission of 2d per rubber enterm g Australia will have to be well ted, and the Tariff Boards deliberates will be influenced bv the amount of self-help undertaken by the planters and how they have reacted to the suggestions given by Mr C. E T. Mann, world authority on rubber who visited Papua in 1952, and made a report on the rubber industry there.

THESE comments were made by the Chairman of the Tariff Board, Mr. M. E. McCarthy, at an inquiry which began in Mel bourne on September 27.

The Board’s terms of reference are: Whether, having regard to the Com monwealth’s responsibility for the develop ment of its Territories, the production of crude rubber and rubber latex in the Territory of Papua-New Guinea and the importation of those products of the Territory into the Commonwealth of Aus tralia, should be accorded assistance and if so found, the extent of such assistance. (Rubber is subject to 2d per pound Australian import duty.

Specifically, the Papuan planters are asking for its remission in the case of Papuan rubber. At present, Australian primage, which amounts to approximately 2d per pound on rubber, is waived on Papuan, and by agreement between the parties concerned, Australian manufac turers purchase Papuan rubber at ruling rates which, in effect, gives the producers a “bounty” of 2d.

Something of the same sort is envisaged in respect of the 2d duty, which means that, if they are successful, Papuan rubber planters would be receiving a total benefit of 4d per pound).

This is the first time that the Australian Tariff Board has been called on to advise on assistance to a Territory industry; and one of the few times when the full board of seven members has sat at such an inquiry—it is usual for only three members to sit at any one inquiry.

At the Melbourne opening, sub missions were made by: • Mr. D. T. Lattin, Supervising Research Officer, Department of Territories, on behalf of the De partment and in support of the planters’ claim; • Major G. D. Walker (whose plantation interests in Papua are at Kanosia), for the Planters’ As sociation of Papua; and • Mr. V. B. D. Watson, of Fibre Processors (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., of Victoria, who submitted that there be “no increase in the rates of duty to protect rubber latex manufac tured in the Territory of P-NG.”

Territory Department's

Submission

'T'HE Department of Territories supported planters’ claims for these reasons: (I) That such assistance was in line with Commonwealth policy for developing: the Territory; (2> That the industry is economically important to the Territory of P-NG as a whole and to Papua, where the Industry is concentrated, in particular; (3) That the Administration had already taken special steps to encourage the in dustry in Papua by paying air freight on seed of high-yielding planting material from Malaya; in establishing an experi mental station at Bisianumu; in providing technical advice and, in 1952, in employ ing a world authority, Mr. C. E. T. Mann, to make a technical survey; (4) That the industry was important to Australia both strategically and economic ally—in 1953-54 Australia imported 43,069 tons of rubber and 14,000 people were employed in Australia in the industry earning salaries and wages of over £10,340,000 per annum; (5) That before the war, Australian government policy was to protect Terri tory industries as well as Australian in dustries, and it was to be expected that a similar policy would have been followed after the war had not the Commonwealth assumed obligations under GATT. The need for continuing the pre-war policy was the basis of the case for a waiver, which GATT agreed to last year. The provision of duty-free admission of Terri tory rubber was the logical outcome of the waiver; (6) That due to world conditions, and, since the war, the production of synthetic rubber, prices of natural rubber have not increased in the same proportion as other primary products. The rubber industry in Papua has been depressed even more than world conditions in the industry; the bulk of the imported factors of production used in the industry come from Australia and costs of these have increased due to Australian inflation. Local costs have also risen and it is unlikely that, under present conditions, new capital can be encouraged to invest in the industry.

Estimated cost of establishing a rubber plantation is over £lO6 per acre compared with £7O per acre for copra and £lOO for copra. Reasonable profit expectations and good prospects of a stable market are essential if the industry is to expand, and in this regard, suitable tariff assist ance would be an important contribution.

Submissions of Planters'

Association

Major Walker, on behalf of the Planters’

Association of Papua stated that:

The aims of the Planters’ Assn., which epresents 34 plantations—i.e., all except government plantations—were (a) an ssured market for Papuan rubber in lUstralia; and (b) a reasonable return to rowers to enable maintenance of current ssets and to attract additional capital ir expansion.

The Association further submitted that reedom from primage, as at present, and reedom from import duty as requested, ©old achieve these aims so long as the sneral rate of primage and duty on >reign rubber remained not less than at resent and that Australian manufacturers mtinued to purchase all Papuan rubber rade for grade, up to the limit of their quirements before making purchases of reign rubber.

The Association submitted that; (1) It was unfair to charge import duty i Papuan rubber entering Australia lien all other import Territory crops were Imitted duty free; (2) That removal of duty would be a sirable encouragement to the expansion this strategically important crop in an istralian Territory; and that (3) Removal of duty would be a measure relief to some producers who, by '.cumstances of location, etc., found the esent prices inadequate.

In support of its submissions the Asse rtion stated that in the cost of produc ' rubber, about 30 per cent, represented tive rations, almost all of which came im Australia and cost £134,000 per num. At the same time, the revenue rived by Australia by the import duty Papuan rubber was only £56,000, ich was of little consequence in Aus lian finance. The Association believed it the present duty on rubber was an ;ident and that originally it was not ended that the Papuan grower should subject to import tax. An import tax 4d per pound was levied by the Com nwealth as a revenue measure in 0, but rubber from Papua was exempt. 1933, it was reduced to 2d per pound, all rubber including Papuan, but the ount collected in respect of Papuan s returned for distribution to the wers. When conditions improved -ards the end of 1936, the return of the per pound ceased but Papuan rubber s made exempt from primage. (This mage is still passed back to the pro er>. apuan rubber producers had certain ic disadvantages in comparison with wers in other countries, viz: Develop it was still limited, particularly in the tter of roads and communications, k of availability of high grade plant material had been a severe handicap the Papuan industry in the past, al agh the Administration was now assist by paying air freight on material n Malaya; labour costs were high, ticularly on those plantations where .1 labour was not available and where lad to be flown in from New Guinea, ommonwealth Government policy was encourage the development of the •er industry and the expansion of industry was of great strategic im ance to Australia. The Association sidered that, given encouragement, iters were willing to plant replacement •ages and to expand. However, expan was governed by the capital cost of planting and the return that can nately be expected from the invest it was normally about 10 years before rofit could be made, some encourage t was desirable to attract capital and some assurance of a long-term rrd. erage cost of production, f.o.b. Port esby was 16d uer pound but this made

no provision for amortisation and de preciation—a fair allowance for which would be about 2d per pound. As the price for the first six months of thiis year had been approximately 20.5 d, this gave a profit of 2.5 d per pound. Cost of production varied with location, etc. and range of costs f.o.b. Port Moresby varied from 14d to 21d per lb.

The Association considered that Papua can produce rubber equal in quality to any grown elsewhere and that with better planting material, yield per acre can be doubled and possibly trebled. Re planting or establishing new plantations lepended on an assurance to investors that they would have a market for their pro duce and a fair return for their invest ment.

Board's Preoccupation With

Mann Report

rpHE reaction of the Board (three A of whom are permanent public servants, two of whom repre sent secondary industries and two primary industries) and the ques tions they asked witnesses were largely based on the Mann report.

It was obvious that members had no knowledge of general conditions, such as labour laws, in the Terri tory, or of the rubber industry as it is conducted in the Territory. They did not discuss the stretegic value of the industry.

Mr. Mann had criticised some aspects of the industry in Papua and had suggested measures for improving the finished product—for example, he said that planters had not accepted bud-grafting, nor had they replanted with high-yielding material; that they did not give enough attention to grading, baling or presentation. He said that rubber cost less to produce in Papua than in Malaya, and he believed it was not impossible to train native labour. But for best results, there should be some “rationalisation” of the regulations under which native labour was employed.

Both Mr. Lattin and Major Walker were called upon by Board members to answer questions based on these observations, mainly as to what the planters had done to correct the aspects Mr. Mann had criticised.

Major Walker pointed out that it was two years since Mr. Mann had been in the Territory, and that in that time, producers had made im provements in such things as grading and packing etc. However, with respect to Mr. Mann, he sug gested that some of his recommen dations were unsuitable for Papua.

In regard to bud grafting this was particularly so. There was not sufficient skilled labour for this operation. Plantation labourers were frequently from Highlands areas and most of them had previously not had any contact with Europeans.

They were taken to the plantations for 18 months and then must be re patriated the Administration ormed the labour laws and insisted on their being carried out. No

European on the plantations spoke Highlands languages and the boys’ knowledge of Pidgin was skptrhv but through the medium of boss boys they were introduced to a knife and with extreme difficulty instructed in the delicate operation of rubber tapping.

This was an entirely different proposition to rubber producing in wh n w where mtelli gent Tamils who had grown up on the estates were entrusted with this job Bv £ f c 9 m Paris 9 n, Major Walker said that in tapping a Tamil would probably use up 8 inches of bark a year; a pre-war Papuan rubber worker about 10 inches and a heavy handed Highlander” about

(Continued on Page 143)

: inches. This made all the ference to the producing life of Iree and it also made it necessary employ more European super ion, which in turn added to cost production.

Seeds from high-yielding trees now being imported from laya, Major Walker said, but air ighted they cost 7d each—the •freight of 3d now being paid by Administration—and must be nted within a matter of days. Of se seeds, about 20 per cent, pived the various stages to be le mature trees. ne member asked Mr. Lattin r much of the £7,000,000 Com iwealth grant to the Territories allocated to the rubber industry. the same member commented it seemed inconsistent that P-NG Administration levied an >rt tax on rubber while the De m£n}, °f Territories was asking, l ehalf of the growers, for assist ' M the industry. He also ted to know what the industry 'apua had done for itself iri the d years.” r. Lattin replied that the Aus an grant was a general grant the there was nothing specific aside for rubber; that the in ry was not controlled by the frustration, and that export tax wholly revenue-producing and 'revision was made for helping industry from it. other member asked what was ? done to improve native skill bber tapping; and another (Mr ate) remarked that the whole :eting arrangement seemed to to be “untidy;” Would it not :tter if all duties were elimina rom all rubber, and the manu rers paid a bounty on the an rubber used? . Lattin declined to comment, a later stage, Mr Date (still ntly looking for a tidy solution) that he noted that cost of r recruitment and repatriation veraged at about 2d per pound. * Administration took over the n of these expenses, would not lanters’ needs be met? jor Walker, to whom the ques ts addressed, said that sticaUy it probably would e seemed doubtful of the re- Chairman asked why the :rs had fixed the amount of ince they required at 2d— was the present rate of duty not Id or U or some other And why is the rubber in ’ more deserving of assistance "ocoa or coconuts? commented that one reason to r assistance might be in order vide work for the natives, but se labourers were so difficult am and to train, it might be i to forget the rubber industry

and concentrate on some other that would show results, if the Com monwealth committted itself to as sisting the industry now, in ten years time world conditions might be such that rubber was even more depressed than today, then the Commonwealth might well feel committed to helping it further He asked how long it was contem plated that assistance would be necessary; was it likely to be per manent?

Neither Mr. Lattin nor Major Walker was prepared to commit themselves on this question The Chairman said that at pre sent, the duty paid on rubber was a purely revenue-raising measure as far as the Commonwealth was con cerned. On present rate of importa

meant about £U million to the Treasury. If the time Thmu* come when this duty and primage Sts th r . oq £ lred for ”uf!

afthe expenTT^e'^^tn

pXwng to^kelp^it'on^sTpro

tectiye tariff to safeguard Papuan tons of'rubber. Pr ° dUCed only 3000 C & r - b ‘he stated m very broad terms and at subsequent sittings of the Board they would be required to give ad ditional details as to colts the frn^ mg - r S Sul s ln audited accounts s:'°? 1 <-• md l vidual plantations, and statistics from all estates showing trees per acre, age of trees, acreage

planted or prepared for planting and all other relevant statistics. He said he must make it clear that claims for remission of 2d duty must be well supported by facts and figures, to show that 2d was warranted and not just chosen arbitarily because 2d happened to be the duty at the moment.

Latex “Should Be Excluded”

MR. Watson, of Fibre Processors (Aust.) Pty., Ltd., did not pre sent a prepared submission but his verbal evidence was heard by the Board.

He said that he had believed be fore attending the sitting that the Papuan rubber industry might ask for an increase in duty on latex; however, after listening to sub missions by the Territories’ Depart ment and the Planters’ Assn, he was now of the opinion that the reference to latex in the Board’s

terms of reference should be deleted.

He said that his firm manufact tured material for the shoe trade which consisted of scrap leather bonded together by latex.

To his knowledge, no rubber was exported from Papua in the form of latex and his opinion, after in specting latex in Papua, was that it would be useless for the work of his company, due to the imperfect laboratory control that would be exercised over it.

He said that they imported their latex from Malaya where it was produced under close laboratory control. It was imported in 40 gallons drums which were made in Malaya; the drums too, would pre sent an obstacle to the export of latex from Papua, as these, once used for latex, were useless.

Next Meetings of Board

rE inquiry on rubber will be continued in Sydney on Oc tober 18, and in Brisbane on November 9. On the night of Oc tober 9, some of the members of the Board (Mr. M. E. McCarthy, Chairman. Mr. J. B. Gumming and Mr. F. W. Higgins) with the sec retary, Mr. J. A. Hueston, will fly to Port Moresby, where they will conclude the inquiry.

Territories Talk-Talk

pp. 26-30

By Tolala

Wells and Water

At Rabaul

Rabaul’s water supply, or rather lack of it, has become a headache to the local TAG as well as the residents, and a well-digging cam paign has been recommended.

I have mentioned here, before, that a local water supply was sufficient for more than 50,000 Jap troops during their occupation of the town—it was obtained mostly by putting down wells. From my prison at the Rabaul Freezer (at the corner of Mango Ave. and Kamarere St.) it was a daily sight to see crowds of G-stringed and nude Japs bathing in 44-gallon drums set around wells near the old Bung. Colyer, Watson’s offices, and at the Power House in the evenings: while, during the day, a constant stream of rubber-tyred hand-carts trundled away drums of water for cooking.

In pre-war days I remember cer tain wells in Rabaul which seldom went dry—at the corner of Park Lane and Central Ave.; alongside the Rabaul Carrying Co.’s garage in Casuarina Ave.: and another near the Motor Transport depot in Mango Ave. South. There was also reported to be an ever-flowing spring on Mount Mother.

Water from wells, of course, savours a bit of the pioneer days, so possibly present-day technicians rather look down their noses at anything so elementary. In German days NDL steamers took on water at the old “Burnt Wharf’’; it

was piped from a dam up above the Botanic Gardens.

Pax Britannica Safe

In July I expressed the fear that “the Pax Britannica policy was working in inverse ratio’’ after reading a Sydney Press report con cerning natives at Chauve giving the cold shoulder to Patrol Officer Keogh’s patrol last May; and I quoted these natives as having been contacted by the Hagen-Sepik patrol in 1938. It now appears, from a detailed correction from an Ad ministration Spokesman (or Spokes woman) that I was adrift in my geography and that these are two native communities which have no connection with each other. I am pleased to learn that good old Pax Britannica is still working as it should, and the Chauve people are as hospitable as ever.

Last time I was anywhere near the Highlands was back in 1934 when I travelled to the then-remote Bena-Bena drome in a Junker with Bob Gurney (and one of Guinea Airways’ best, God rest him!) and on landing there we were entertained by one of the local kunda-swallowers who, with the greatest of ease, pushed a long strip of doubled kunda down his gullet and then withdrew it with a flourish worthy of the best of sword-swallowers on our more civilised variety stages. I suppose they are still swallowing lengths of kunda up in them thar hills, but I rarely hear about it now.

Christianity and

Cowrie Shells

A report in an American pap a few weeks ago refers to Americ: missionaries going into Dutch N( Guinea’s Shangri-La, “equipp only with cowrie shells to conv( the Stone-age natives to Chris anity.”

This is reminiscent of the pi War II time when a mission socie operating on the mainland of N imported large quantities of imit tion white cowrie-shells “made Germany’’. Government, natural took a dim view of such wholess deception of primitive natives a confiscated the lot. Some trade who had been selling imitation do and porpoise-teeth to the nath since the crack of dawn, then f wholly absolved of their heinc crime of counterfeiting nati money.

Returning down the aisle of the Ro [?] Catholic Church at Port Moresby September 8 are Mr. John Maher and [?] bride—formerly Miss Rae Goriss. groom’s sister, Pat, flew from Melbo [?] to be a bridesmaid at the wedding. —Photo by Papuan Pr [?]

I’m not suggesting for a moment tiat the US missionaries are adopt ig similar tactics. All that was efore War 11. But I would be irprised if present-day Customs ‘gulations do not carry a penal ,ause for such snide tactics.

alive Etiquette

There is no doubt but that the dministrator of P-NG has to be man of many parts and is ex ited to be au fait with every lase of native etiquette, a know dge difficult to attain even bv the dest residents. A Camilla Wedg )od or Margaret Mead cannot ways be in attendance. Last anth Brig. Cleland was momen rily embarrassed when presented th some betel-nut (a most im rtant adjunct to native cere inial, as most people know). >wever, eventually he did the :ht thing and all was well.

It is difficult for the more imitive native to realise that the ua 11 y all-knowing European, pable of so many wonderful ;omplishments, should be ignor t of the simplest native customs, remember an incident which :urred many years ago at a live sing-sing, when, following ; action of a visiting chief, I ;hered a handful of greenery m one of the dancers. Shortly erwards I was surprised to re ve a couple of fathoms of native ney, some baskets of native food 1 a chunk of very unappetising king pork, wrapped in banana ves. I later learned that grabbing handful of greenery from a icer was the highest compliment ich could be paid to a performer a dance. But—and herein lay catch—the dancer, having paid admirer in money and goods cording to his standing) awaited opportunity to return the com nent when his admirer danced I so received a present equal to t which he had given. I was

ed with the embarrassing

ition of not being a participant any dances and so giving no ortunity for my donor to return compliment. The impasse was rcome by a special presentation urn of tambu and stick tobacco, i everyone was happy.

■rave misunderstandings could,

have, arisen from the non jrvance of old customs.

Vlisnomer

he term “Malay” is used some it loosely in TNG and might ly to anyone hailing from nds north, northwest or west from the Marshalls to Indo na. But the majority of so -3d “Malays”, resident in Rabaul, ; came from Ambon some 50 ■S ago as clerks for the big man firms. Recently, exception been taken by a correspondent the S. P . Post to the term

“Malay” as applied to a member of the Rabaul TAG. The Ambonese and Javanese are of a race apart, politically, religiously and socially.

A point which emphasises this difference was the treatment meted out in Rabaul during the Japanese occupation to the Javanese and the Ambonese-Celebes POW’s. The Javanese soldiers strutted the streets of Rabaul freely, carrying their original side-arms, and were engaged in semi-military duties; while the Ambonese and Celebes prisoners were deprived of all privileges and engaged as labourers and lorry-drivers, always under escort.

TNG owes a lot to its Ambonese clerks, especially in the early days.

They carried out the unglamorous office routine with punctilious exactitude, while the European de partmental heads got the kudos.

Rabaul Wants a Fair Cut

The long-suffering residents of Rabaul are at least becoming some what vocal after enduring years of the most primitive conditions where public services are concerned, such as houses, roads, lighting, shipping accommodation and the like. Dur ing this time Moresby has been receiving every attention with what would appear to be most favoured generosity from those holding the Territorial purse strings.

A more recent protest in the September meeting of the Rabaul TAG is made by N. C. Barry, who compares the activity of the Rabaul area, where post-war rehabilitation has been so slow, with Moresby Referring to visits to the latter town he says: “It has always riled me to see such an unproductive town having so much money spent Another cause of complaint is the fact that in Department of Works tenders called recently, and amounting to half-a-million pounds the most of the work is again for Moresby, and Rabaul’s share is two bungalows at Kokopo.

It would only seem fair that a concentrated effort on public service development at Rabaul should be made now, considering the many post-war years when Rabaul’s fate w t s undecided and there was no rehabilitation work carried out ™£ e^ riv 2 lry between Papua'and TNG has been of long standing and was no doubt, an unofficial weight which tipped the scales against the merging of the two Territories when two previous Commissions enquired into such a possibility.

Rabaul likes not the role of poor relation, after having experienced the joys of self-support and pros perity in pre-war days. A “fair go” for Rabaul district is a matter now for Moresby, not Canberra officials: so let’s hope they will let their heads go in doling out some

inds to this long-suffering com lunity. few Blood in L.C.

The number of electors who cast leir votes in the Legislative mncil election on October 2 was sappointing, only 750 going to the NG Islands and Mainland 11s out of 1,800. This possibly was ie to the unequal composition of e Council, with its 24 official and iminated members to the lone elected.

George Whittaker should be a Icome addition to the unofficial nks and will certainly be vocal, lling no punches. With over 30 irs’ experience in various callings the Territory, George should ow what he’s talking about. If i unofficial Members, as a block, ild get into a pre-Sessional ddle and decide on a plan of ion, they might be able to get aewhere.

irkham and the “Lily”

in inquisitive bloke is this jtain Carl Haug, who lives in rmstadt. But his enquiries al -7s awaken within me a similar talgic feeling. From whom did rry Markham acquire the Lily ? ditors’ Mail Bag, Sept.) My

TOP: Among those who made merry at the Port Moresby Golf Club Ball, on September 3, were, from left to right: Mr. Ossie Todd. Mrs. Ray Lovell, Mr. and Mrs.

Theo De Hesselie. Mrs. Jim Boyd, Mr. Ivan Hoggard, Mr. Ray Lovell and Miss Aileen Carroll. LOWER: At a reunion of Downlands Past Students at the Papuan Hotel, Port Moresby, on September 3, the Old Boys were guests at a dinner party given by the Rev. Father Eather, shown extreme left. —Photo by Papuan Prints.

guess would be that he got it from Hernsheim & Co., the German firm with headquarters in Rabaul and had, in 1912, a branch store at Kieta, Bougainville, and did some considerable trading down in the BSI. The Lily was stationed at Kieta, where Herr Class was manager, with Herr Drege as his

off-sider. Harry, I think, took over from Charlie Munster on Ontong Java (or Lord Howe) trading stations. Charlie later on acquired property in the Manus group, which became portion of the big naval base in War II; he was killed by the Japs in 1942.

Guavas at Aitape

In September “Tropicalities” mention is made of an orchard of guavas at Aitape, visited by War II troops, and wonder expressed at the fruit being in such an isolated area.

Over 40 years ago Aitape (or Eitape, as it was then written) was quite a busy district, though the govern ment station was always handi capped for want of a good anchor age. It was a centre for the German birds-of-paradise shooters, many of whom financed their plantations from the proceeds of the gay plumage. The orchard mentioned was probably on Tadji plantation, a flourishing coconut estate, originally owned by the Neu Guinea Kompagnie. German planters had a very excellent habit of planting up fruit trees on estates, a practice which we have not followed so diligently.

Matapau in News Again

Potential oil fields at Matapau, in the old Aitape (now Sepik) district, are in the news again, after 30 years. And this gives some idea of the persistence with which the search for oil in TNG has been carried on. I mentioned this area in April “Talk Talk”. Actually it is almost 40 years since an A. N. & M. E. F. sergeant on patrol first spotted oil seepages at Matapau.

Drillings in 1924 found encouraging traces, but not payable. Still, qurias

—and there have been plenty the since those days—could make a 1 of difference. One disadvantage Matapau: there is no anchora within coo-ee.

Two “Outsiders” for P-NG Admin

p. 30

P-NG Admin. Jo[?]

THE man who has been appoint to the newly-created positi of Director of Posts and Te graphs in P-NG is only 30.

He is William Frederick Cart formerly with the PMG in NS where he was divisional engim at Parkes for four years.

The new director takes control Posts and Telegraphs from the T( ritory Treasurer who administei it as part of his own c partment. The actual work v divided into two departments, 1 technical side directed by a di sional engineer and a postal side a postal director, and Treasi kept only light control.

Commenting on Mr. Carter’s a the P-NG Public Service Comm sioner said the appointment was keeping with the Minister’s pol of establishing a career service the Territory Public Service, 2 giving opportunities to well-qualif young officers.

Another recent appointment to ' P-NG Administration was I Richard Horne as Chief Transp Officer. Mr. Horne will be statior at Port Moresby and will commei duties in October. He was forme Senior Transport Officer for Qan Empire Airways in Sydney and 1 served three years as Qan Traffic Officer in Singapore. A\ 39, he received his basic transp training in the British Army.

[?]G Women Open

p. 31

Subscription [?] ist for Memorial Gates

N order to raise money for their share in the Memorial Gates to be erected in Queen Elizabeth irk, Rabaul, NG, in memory of the bw Guinea men who lost their res in World War 11, the New ainea Women’s Assn, of Melbourne is opened a subscription list.

Donations to the Fund will be jlcomed and all will be acknow- Iged. They may be sent to the ■easurer, Mrs. L. Farnsworth, 85 ma Rd., St. Kilda, Victoria. rhe NG Women’s Club, Sydney, Id a picture-night at their club )ms on October 12. Proceeds were the Memorial Gates. This Club o has opened a subscription list.

Papeete’s Police Chief

p. 31

Moves On

lonsieur Frank Biesel, popular ice Chief of French Oceania for past several years, has been nsferred to another overseas I. Biesel is best remembered out- J Tahiti through his unorthodox :hod of successfully apprehend some seamen of a visiting ship rtly after he was appointed to nch Oceania. Some of his men e disguised as women and sent

aboard the vessel as she lay at Pa peete wharf.

M. Biesel has been succeeded by M. Georges Waksmouth, who arrived by Eridan, September 17

Central Highlands,NG

pp. 33-136

From Notes Made in Central Highlands,NG

By

R. W. ROBSON,

at GOROKA

r ithout Machines The Australian achievement in ie Central Highlands of New uinea —seen in such things as izens of serviceable airstrips in ores of valleys, over 100 buildings led along streets around the oroka airstrip, a water-race many lies long, a jeep road stretching indreds of miles from Mt. Hagen Gusap—is very impressive; but lat strikes a visitor more than ything is the fact that these pub works have been carried out thout the aid of modern ichinery, Nowadays, no one thinks of doing ;h things through broken country thout bulldozers and graders and sorts of powered machinery; but strict Commissioner lan Downs’s blic works have been done in re it years merely with teams of ;ive labourers armed with picks 1 shovels; a limited amount of ignite: and cadet patrol officers ing as roadmasters. )ne can understand that the ;hlands’ entire dependence on air amunication made the introduc i of heavy roadmaking chinery difficult; but it also ms to have prevented the intro :tion of the learned officers of Department of Works. The Dis t Commissioner had no Public rks men to help him—most of road from Goroka to Mt. Hagen, example, was constructed under direction of Mr. Jimmy Wilton, ) has had no training as a pro ional road engineer, but is ious for the numerous water 'S which he put in around the obe goldfields district. would appear from what Mr. bon has done that the instinctive ing for a grade which allows him ring water in for miles over hilly itry, is also the quality which oles him to put in a well-graded 1 that climbs mountains and ps over valleys.

lamo Downs

aving looked over the area, I 'tily endorse the summary of ley Sun writer F. R. Peterson, has just toured New Guinea, who says this of Eastern Righ

ts District Commissioner:

ou don’t have to be in Goroka to realise that there is some imo behind all this. You don’t ! to be a detective to discover it is Downs.

'owns, who gets embarrassed impatient at praise, modestly es this. He says, ‘Everybody s here. Goroka is no one-man That’s true enough, but you a spark for this sort of thing, ns is the spark.

He’s a mighty man,’ a young

coffee planter told me. ‘He’s the sort of man who, if he got lobbed in the middle of a desert, would make it an oasis.’

“ ‘Without him,’ said a second young planter. ‘Goroka wouldn’t be here.’

“A man with over 20 years’ ex perience in New Guinea told me, ‘He is the best government man ’l’ve ever seen. He has vision, drive, ideas and enthusiasm to a degree you just don’t expect from people whose basic job is administration.’ ”

About a dozen of Mr. Peterson’s articles were published in leading Australian dailies in August and September—sober, well-written ap praisal of the fine job being done by the P-NG administrative service But even Mi-. Peterson, with all pos sible goodwill, found it hard to dis cover any distinct pattern in the Canberra policies to which these men are working.

Concerning Frieda

ladieT V corner°) n overheard in Doreen: I believe the Doctor’s pups’ Fneda ’ has anot; her lot of Mrs. Pitt: Oh, not again!

District official’s wife, bitterly; Frieda has more pups, of a more ob jectionable kind, more often, than any other bitch in New Guinea' Mrs. Pitt, more bitterly: Not only are her morals deplorable—she is a consistent thief. There isn’t a safe m this place that really is a safe when Frieda is on the prowl.

Doreen: Can’t something be done effort calls for a community (Small unofficial sub-committee formed to interview the Doctor and deal with” Frieda.)

Cattle Problems

The sudden death of Bill Mac- Gregor, at Baiyer River (see else where) came as a shock to the large and growing community (mis sionaries, officials, settlers) who are

experimenting with stocK—and e pecially the establishment of cattl farming. MacGregor, for the Agi culture Department, had done a ti: job with his herds at Baiyer Riv< and his advice was much soug after. (See Obituaries, this issue.) Most people agree now that, ev more important than finding t right breed of cattle, is the pro lem of discovering the most suital grasses to take the place of t useless indigenous growths. Oc good pastures are establish* cattle-farming must become an ii portant industry in these highlani Most of the cattle which a being experimented with in t Highlands District now are fed hand. That is the position, for € ample, at the Goroka Agricultu: Station. According to one old si tier, the stock generally cannot s enough sustenance from the inti duced grasses, such as kikuyu, pj palum and clover —he says they c finitely lose their sustenance va] when they are planted in t tropics.

Only a Dream I was introduced to what is cal the “hypochondriac’s dream” by !

Jeff Joynton Smith, who is a r and enthusiastic resident of Highlands. It is gin and passl fruit juice, brought to the ri. temperature with the addition ice. Mr. Joynton Smith is try to persuade Mr. George Greathj to introduce this as a side-line Cottees Passiona—namely, bott passionfruit juice and gin—he s it will sweep the Southern mar/ But Mr. Greathead shakes his hi

Two miles out of Mount Hagen, on [?] quiet mission station, the PIM edi [?] found a very old friend in Father W.

Ross, who has given these natives a l [?] time of service. His beard now is wh [?] and his outlook very tolerant; but [?] still retains his soft American accent, [?] time has not dimmed the twinkle in [?] eye.

nd points wearily to the cost of irfreighting an empty bottle —let lone a full one.

i Matter of BO!

An interesting sociological angle is ien in the proposal to build in oroka a boarding-house for coastal atives. An increasing number of ained native workers are being iken into the Highlands to do >ecial jobs, and those who have ;en for some time in contact with Liropeans are more cleanly in their ibits than Highlands natives. The tter protect themselves against the dd by liberal coatings of pig-fat, id so smell rather unpleasantly; hereas the type of coastal native do now is spending some time in e Highlands is usually dressed satly in European cloth.

It is proposed that a boarding •use shall be provided where coas- I natives will have their food operly cooked and where there II be trained house-boys to look ter them. Thus they will not be liged to live with Highlands tives.

Phe “Chimbus’ ” lack of sophis ation gives them some merit in e eyes of Europeans, whereas the Dwing sophistication of the coastal tives is much to be deplored. But 5 fact remains that the Highlands tive, in his present stage of de lopment, is not a creature whom e would live with by choice.

hoes Belong Missus”

Phis story will serve to illustrate ; fact that the local natives think ; sun rises and shines on Mrs. en Pitt, who recently established i now conducts the excellent el at Goroka (Eastern High ds). lot long ago, Mrs. Pitt decided it a pair of shoes had served ir purpose, and she threw them o the garbage can. Next day, clean and polished, they were bored to her by a Chimbu, who xously felt he had done his good d for the week. So Mrs. Pitt ried the shoes away and heaved m into a rubbish pit, about 10

feet deep. A few hours later another smiling Chimbu, in a dirty condition but apparently exuding happi ness, knocked at the back door and faithfully restored “shoes belong missus.”

While Mrs. Pitt described this inment she was presiding over a rubbish fire in her backyard and in the middle of the Are were those shoes, slowly being consumed Faith in Coffee Coffee is being planted all over these Wahgi valleys, from Kalnantu nght through to Mount Hagen, it is a happy, thriving, hard-working Vl ere are B S? d rela tions between the young European planters and the natives, who work willingly; excellent relations between the civilians and the Administration; and good service provided by the airways-and why not, sin?e coffee at present prices can easily pay airways’ outward freights.

James Leahy—who, with Jerry Pentland, was about the first settler in the Goroka area—began planting coffee in January, 1949 . In 1952 he collected just over a ton of berries, then worth £7OO per ton; in 1953 he got 10 tons, worth about the same; now, with coffee at £B7O per ton. he has already

1953 harvpci- Ho coffpp H h 45 acres under dct ic A

An 25 Years Ago

“ extensive experi ™ents with cattle in New Guinea, it wc ™ noting that, before World hilp *! ad ex Pended considerable money and resources in attempt to acclimatise cattle in T h pSSS* Solomon Islands. Mr.

J. Peterson, manager at Lae—who retirement 1, a ftU T ‘Jlf poin ‘ of told SI that BP’s serv ‘ ce - He?efo?fs into k thi lre i u , lly mens 25 vears a™ S? 10 ’

“atTon at y ßerande ' a breedmg in? X fbp in w ntS p W^ re *?? ade in cross and RpS f u lth distrihu^ B f£™, d u the animals were nvii Fbp ll < ?° l conut Planta- Hereford Zebu Prn!? l 0 growing and J™ » yield of beef huf fw ? substan tial dairv catH?’ Vpto b o u n S tg 2Sfi at thpi? 6^?^ of^ d Wlt ? cross-breeds BS? anrf l S w P^ Marsh ’

there we?e War ♦?’

SolSmras than S J he

Guinea The main trnnh?ic ° tbp r«t pctt? o r K?i n^ troUbles met by

S. 1 TS

Punishment!

One of the minor grievances of Administration officials in the High lands of New Guinea has to do with the transport of their liquor sup plies. The purchase of liquor by Administration officials is accepted in the coastal areas as a necessity, and provision is made accordingly.

But the Administration refuses to provide for the heavy cost of bring ing in liquor supplies to the High lands by air—the only means of transport. That is an expense that must be borne by the officials them selves. Consequently, a transfer to a Highlands Station is regarded by some Administration Officials as a form of punishment.

Other Countries, Other Ways

A procession of jeeps wended its way along the new road, through new, primitive country, between Goroka and Mount Hagen, Central Highlands of New Guinea. The last jeep (driven by Jim Ellis, long salted in the coastal areas but new to Highland ways) had engine trouble. Finally, in a populous valley, Jim pulled up, lifted the bonnet, and got his head down to a faulty carburettor.

He was sweating and puffing, when suddenly he felt a cold,

clammy hand inside his shorts, and something happened which Mr.

Ellis still has difficulty in believing.

He gave a startled howl, and turned a seven over the engine, and came up fighting. A highly decorated native, of chiefly mien, smiled amiably—he clearly was well disposed.

“Hey!” shouted the outraged Mr.

Ellis, “Whaffor you push around white fella master?”—or words to' that effect—and he descended upon the miscreant.

Fortunately, the other traveller in the jeep was Mr. Jim Taylor, who actually was one of the discoverers of that country, 25 years ago. He grabbed the furious coastal dweller, and explained that what he had suffered actually was the High land native’s idea of a very cour teous greeting.

Mr. Ellis still breathes heavily when he relates the incident. He was not mollified when I quoted the French saying, Autres pays, autres moeurs.

Nondugl Experiment

During a few minutes on Nondugl airstrip, I had a brief chat with Mr.

Barry Osborne, now manager of the Hallstrom Trust Experimental Station there. He told me that the 1,200 Romney Marsh sheep there

are now doing very well again the flock had been troubled for time by local diseases—and that th recent lambing gave 75 per cent.

Although Sir Edward Hallstror turned over the Station to a speck Trust he still takes a keen persom interest in the setup. He lately pai no less than £7,000 for a large quar tity of iron fencing material, whic was sent from Sydney and aii freighted into--Nondugl. to secure) fence the property. A new Lane rover has just been delivered by a (all paid for by Sir Edward), and noticed several bags of grass rool which had just arrived —evident that they are trying to reconditio the pastures.

They get rid of the kunai by mov ing it down, and letting the stoc eat the young shoots which follov and then they try to introduce tt grasses of more temperate zone But a native paspalum gets in vei quickly and, once established, is worthless as a fodder. If kikuj grass can get a good hold in i early stages it does give sustenanc

Presbyterians All!

The hospitality of Father Micha Bodaar. of a Roman Cathol station in the Central Highlands, typical of the missionaries who a: giving service in that new part <

v Guinea. Not long ago he had first visitors for a month— nely, two members of the liard Scientific Party, and Mr.

Mrs. Gordon Carter, of Port resby. He provided them with excellent dinner and good beds— was rather bitter about the fact t he had to rise before dawn the awing morning to say Mass, le the others lay comfortably in r blankets. His first visitors for hole month—and they were all 3by terians!

iceming Tea

0 lan Downs and his attractive 1 put on a cocktail party in oka for the visiting German sassador on August 26; and in pleasant gathering I met Mrs. by Gibbes, and learned that her

sand —pioneering, as always—

ow giving a lot of attention to He has 1,000 acres in the Mt. en area, where 40 acres of coffee :h he planted a few years ago now paying dividends; and he has planted a few acres in tea.

(Continued on Page 1*29)

[?] ve bemused goldfish were attached, Sydney, to the luggage of Master Kelly, [?]epressible heir of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. [?] y, returning after leave to the ADO [?] at Chimbu, Eastern Highlands of Mother-love and father-patience over [?]e travel complications at Port Moresby, and Goroka. and the goldfish, slightly [?]n and panting heavily, eventually [?] hed Chimbu. This photograph was [?] n as the proud owner, complete with neg lectful servant and jar of fish, left [?] Pitt’s hotel at Goroka on the last [?] e of the journey.

e was then away South, working i a machine which he has invented r tea-picking. Mrs. Gibbes says it ands on legs which go down on ch side of the row of bushes, and ; pushed along, and the gadget irks on the leaves from above, any people, realising that in tea oduction, there is more in finding Hied labour for picking than in irning how to grow the bushes, ve tried in vain to make a ichine; but Bobby Gibbes does t turn away from it because lers have failed. h Lae, I met a young Customs icial who comes from Ceylon and o, with his charming wife, is now permanent resident. Their lilies are tea-growers and they nt out that generation after leration of tea-pickers and tea 'kers are maintained by the big estates. The average wage of a -picker is 4 - per day, which ludes food. The oeople live com ;ably, but frugally, on rice and ry, coconut milk, vegetables and is; and their skill in tea-picking I tea-curing is handed on from eration to generation. Can the nitive peoples of New Guinea trained to pick and cure tea lin a period measured in dec s? The alternative, if a tea in try is to be established in New

Guinea, would not be tolerated for political reasons—namely, the in troduction of trained Asiatic tea plantation hands.

“Orion” Means Cash Passing through Moresby, on the way up, I found the whole town in a twit because of a pending visit bv the luxury cruiser Orion, with 600 passengers and 500 crew. The shrewder traders were making special provision to entertain the crew, rather than the passengers.

Returning, I found Port Moresby in the full blast of the Orion visit. The streets were packed with hundreds of eager people, sweating in unsuitable clothes, buying the most unsuitable things, and in a good many cases using most unsuit able language to the hundreds of completely sophisticated Haruabada natives who had assembled for this special “Killing”.

Exhausted merchants, next day, calculated that the Orion left over £3,000 in hard cash in the little town.

“Native Rights”

Official sensitiveness on “native rights” has made conditions tough for Europeans in P-NG since “Edwardian” days; but Port Moresby’s latest ukase seems to be carrying matters to extremes.

i\/r Tho u e is much building around M° r esby : and builders, needing HpoS h bu fu ti ” l^ er and gravel, have been in the habit of simply going out onto unoccupied and apparently ownerless land, and taking what they need—as they would do in similar circumstances in Australia Now Top Brass says that this practice must cease; the District Office is receiving complaints every day from natives that Europeans are taking their gravel a™* and now, if they want such things, they must seek out the native owners, and get permission.

“If they cannot find the owner” says high officialdom, “they should ask at the District Office and an

agreement will be worked out them.”

No Zoning In Lae The original plan for the tc of Lae, New Guinea, has bro down so far as it provided separate sections for the Europ and Chinese populations. It is i the decision was made by Colone K. Murray—he objected to segre tion of the Chinese and said t if a Chinese wished to live in part allotted to the Europeans had a perfect right to do so.

After that, Mrs. Wong F( well-known storekeeper, was gi a permit to build a store in area called Air Corps Road. A Seeto Chim was then allowed build a good store in the same a Now Mrs. Wong Fong has I another store in the Milfordha Road district which according to original plan, was to be strictly served for industrial purposes. 1 Wong Fong has three shops Chinatown, so, with the two wl she now has in the Europ quarter, she has five stores in ; H Miss Camilla Wedgwood, se lecturer in Anthropology and Na Education at the Australian Sc! of Pacific Administration, is mal a study tour of the main educa centres in P-NG. She has viously done anthropological : work ‘in the Territory, Betv September 3 and November 14 will visit Rabaul, Kavieng, Ma Lae, Finschafen, Madang, We l Maprik, Vanimo, Goroka, Moresby, Popondetta, Samarai Kerema.

At Annual Meeting of Cook Islands Legislative Council

p. 39

The Cook Islands [?]egislative Council, 1954, [?]d its annual meeting August at Rarotonga, [?]own, left to right, [?]ated: Miss P. Adams [?]d Miss P. Reade [?]tenographers, not mem [?]rs); Mr. S. W. Smith, [?]P. visiting from New [?]aland; Mr. G. Nevill, [?]sident Commissioner; [?]r. T. Clifton Webb, [?]inister for Island [?]erritories, visit [?]Makea Nui Tere [?]ana Ariki, Rarotonga [?]ember; Mr. J. B. right, Secretary of and Territories De [?]rtment, visiting.

Standing: Akava Toki, [?]iu Member; Piri [?]oate, Rarotonga Mem [?]; Takao Tinirau, RA, [?]anihiki; Moeau [?]akaara, Mauke Mem [?];Tuaivi Mose, [?]utaki Member; Pu [?]maiva, Rarotonga

[?]mber; Rangi Nooroa Ariki, Mangaia [?]mber; Mr. A. O. Dare, Official Secre [?], Cook Is. Administration; Mr. G. [?]mmer, interpreter (front); Mr. L. K. [?], Treasurer (rear); Mataio, Rakahanga [?]mber; Mr. R. M. L. Gladney, Resident [?]nt, Aitutaki; Mr. H. R. McKegg, Raro [?]ga Member; Mr. J. W. W. Graham, dependent Agent, Mangaia; Mr. M. B. Baker, corrector of Agriculture: Mr. H. H. Hick [?], Education Officer; Mr. M. L. Hegan, [?]k of Council. -Photo by S. G. Kingan, Rarotonga.

The Guns that Pointed the Wrong Way

p. 40

During the Japanese occupation of Tarawa, Gilbert Is., Betio islet—scene of o[?] of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific war—was fortified with British naval gu [?] captured at Singapore. The guns are still in their original positions, in various stat [?] of decay, but this one is unique. According to records of the American assault [?] Betio airfield the missing half of the barrel was caused by a direct hit from t [?] US cruiser “Tennessee”, and not from rust and neglect. —Photo by Jack Thornto [?]

Lae’S New Industry

p. 41

Timber From Over the Busu

[THE construction of the new L bridge across the Busu River, some 10 miles east of Lae, has iproved the prospects of develop ent in that part of New Guinea.

There are considerable and valu ile stands of timber in the area tween Lae and Finschhafen; but, len the Administration invited nders for the timber, most people

e scared off by the problem of issibility—it seemed that the i feasible way of getting the aer out was to build a strong ge across the turbulent Busu ?r, which is subject to frequent, rs floods. owever, a tender finally was let Vlessrs. Murdoch & Murphy, a -known Victorian timber firm; a team of seasoned and prac men, sent from Victoria, led the heavy job of building bridge. They had some luck, in they bulldozed an approach, found on the edge of the im a very large boulder, so :ioned that it served to firmly lor the western end of the ?e. The team, under the leader of Mr. Murphy, built a single l bridge of huge logs in six :s. though hampered by phenomen heavy rain, the Murdoch and phy team, since July, have been ng out a lot of good timber h is brought by jinker to Voco t (in Lae) and kept there i it can be sorted up for mill

ing or for regular shipment, as quality and demand require. _lnspection, since the construction of the bridge, shows that the stands of timber are extraordinarily thick and easy to work. Much the larger part is a soft wood Anasoptera, described as a kind of ash, useful for some things, but very hard on the saws because it contains a good deal of silica. There is some cedar, and taun. Generally the Victorians are happy with what they have found.

The construction of roads and bridges, through this timber country will open up the coastal strip to agriculture and give it a connection with Lae. At present, there are only

one nr „ ? oc °? ut plantations along the whole Huon Coast he tween La « and Finschhaven The New Guinea Ex-Servicemen’s Club of Sydney will hold its amSra! ball at the Coronet Ball Room George Street, on November 12 ’

Hibisc us, a new film on Fiii will be made for Tasman Empire SteSe s "of Slanri b A Mr - Robert made for thi. \ pr ?y ious film fSian HoUdav “hSf £ Mr Steele ’

TEAT screened

Red mbisclfivenZore trtdeiy

[?] e new bridge over the Busu River, [?] of Lae. The lower picture shows [?] great span of logs and, on the western [?] the very large boulder to which the cin cture is anchored.

Tours Are Out

p. 43

FOR FIJI

RUGBY FOOTBALLERS

i USTRALIAN newspapers re- V cently credited the Fijian Rugby Union management committee ith saying that trips to Australia ere “money-making sideshow urs,” from which little of the irth while fundamentals of Rugby ;re learned.

Reaction to the announcement nong football circles in Sydney is immediate and generally un mplimentary.

Later, however, the NSW Rugby lion secretary, Mr. J. O’Neill, said at he had been assured by the ji committee that no responsible icial had made any such state snt. Relationships between the o Associations were as friendly as ey ever had been, he added.

Dur Fiji correspondent reported, September 15, that nobody out le Fiji Rugby Union circles has t been told officially why the lion has closed down on overseas irs for representative teams from ii.

Ml that was known was that on ptember 3, the Union announced it its management committee had nded, “in the interests of Fijian igby and the players concerned,” drop overseas tours “in the im diate future.” rhe term “immediate future” pears to be elastic, he commented,

as the ban Involves the cancellation of a proposed visit to British Columbia and California in 1955.

II Dr. Peter Gibson, a house surgeon at Wellington hospital, NZ, and a son of Mr. H. B. Gibson of Labasa, Fiji, is to marry Dr. Adrienne Croucher, another house surgeon, at Wellington on December 18 next.

Dr. Gibson was brought up in Fiji.

Departures from Sydney for New Guinea recently included, from left to right: Qantas passenger, Mrs. N. F. Crozier, who left on August 26 to visit her daughter Miss Pat Crozier at Boroka. Mr. W. P. White, who works for Bulolo Gold Dredging, returned by Qantas on September 2, after four months' leave in Sydney; Mr. White has been in the Islands for 20 years. Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Baker and daughter Margaret Ann, returned to Port Moresby on the "Sinkiang" on September 7; Mr. Baker is an architect with the Department of Works and has been on leave.

Paye—And Like It

p. 44

THE Fiji Commissioner of Inland Revenue has been sounding out the Colony’s feelings on the pos sible introduction of the PAYE (Pay as you earn) system of tax ation collection.

The scheme operates in Australia successfully and has also been mooted for New Zealand recently, but is meeting opposition from em ployers 'who would be involved in some further book-keeping.

Most wage-earners would prefer to have their taxation automatic ally deducted from their pay, rather than be faced with a substantial lump sum which must be paid once a year. There is nothing to pre vent a wage-earner from himself setting aside so much each week.

But how many can bring themselves to do it?

Under the system proposed for Fiji, employers would deduct a per centage of their employees’ pay cheques each month. The employers would then submit this amount to the taxation department monthly.

At the end of each November they would issue each employee with a certificate showing the year’s deduc tions, and this would be forwarded, together with the taxation assess ment notice.

The system would simplify the work of the taxation department but employers of labour would have to add to their office staff to handle the extra work involved.

Four Burns Philp and Co. Ltd. subsidiaries have increased nominal capital for internal expansion. Cap ital of Fanning Island Plantations Ltd. has been increased from

£40,000 to £lOO,OOO and of Kulo Plantations Ltd., New Britai Plantations Ltd. and New Hanove Plantations Ltd. from £50,000 t

£lOO,OOO.

Copra Prices

p. 45

Planters Under MOF Contract In Happy Position

LONDON, Sept. 20.

COPRA quotations for some little time have been fluctuating be tween £65 and £7O Sterling, CIF, European ports. As this is about HO per ton under the price fixed by the British Ministry of Food contract (£7O per ton Sterling fob South Pacific ports) it would appear fiat the South Pacific planters got i lucky break in the later months )f 1953. when a keener world copra iemand produced higher rates, and he MOF was persuaded to raise the 953 price by 7i per cent.

No special reason is given for fie steady fall which has taken )lace since the beginning of the r ear (which also was the beginning if the 1954 MOF contract), but it appears to be connected with the luge supplies which came irregularly rom Indonesia and the Philippines.

The Philippines copra production, fliich goes largely to United States, 5 fairly constant; but the exports rom Indonesia, apparently as a re ult of the disturbed politico conomic conditions there, fluctuate ery much. However, Indonesian applies have fallen lately, with the ssult that in the past month the verage price here has risen from bout £65 to nearly £7O.

Coconut oil prices have been fall ig in sympathy, and the market at le moment is further depressed by ►utch-produced oil, and surplus ;ock from the British Ministry of ood, all offered at cut rates. Ceylon i asking £lO2 Stg. CIF and Singa ore £lO0 —but the demand is poor.

COCOA PRICES DOWN

The cocoa market was dislocated i mid-August when Brazil, follow ig a political upheaval, depreciated s currency and severely cut its flee for cocoa to the United States, flthin a week the world cocoa arket had reacted downwards. r est Africa made sales at £425 Stg. iv ton CIF Europe early in Sep mber, but withdrew from the arket when prices fell lower, nailer sellers reported sales at 10 and £4O0 —but since mid-Sep mber there are rumours of an her short crop and prices have nded to rise. Some Trinidad icoa has been sold from £495 down £4lO, Stg., FOB; and there are ports of Western Samoan sales at ices from £475 down to £4lO Stg.

DB.

On the foregoing figures, the lue of New Guinea cocoa beans ould be in the vicinity of £5OO, istralian, FOB.

The marriage took place nr . Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, on ptember 18, of Miss Margaret Ann urray to Mr. Terence Patrick cManus, of the New Hebrides.

In Bougainville

p. 45

NEW X-RAY INSTALLATION

ACTING for the Marist Catholic Mission in Bougainville District of New Guinea, Mr. Leo Parer (of Parer Pty. Ltd. and Stanford X-Ray Co.) during July and August, installed a first-class radiological (X-Ray) department at the Tea rouki Mission Hospital, on the northeast coast of Bougainville. It now is in charge of Sister Leo, a highly qualified American with medical degrees, and it will give medical service to Bougainville generally, and especially to the 28 Catholic Missions in the adminis trative District. Hitherto, there has been no serviceable X-Ray plant nearer than Rabaul.

new installation is somewhat handicappedbecause it has no radio, to allow Sister Leo to discuss pro to X " Ra y examina tions with other medical stations in the District. Anyone got a surplus radio set to assist the good work of the Missions?

British Solomon Islands Protec torate i now has regulations under which town planning and National Parks can be set up. It is known that the High Commissioner Sir Robert Stanley, is particularly in terested in National Parks and a year ago was contemplating some thing of the sort for the mountain regions of Guadalcanal. He believed also, that an imported African type of deer would do well in that region

Dances and Trophies end Sporting Season

p. 47

Vlr. H. R. H. Chalmers, CMG, has m appointed chairman of the nk of New Zealand in succession the late Sir Arthur Donnelly.

'. J. Grierson, CBE, has been pointed deputy chairman.

fl Mr. George Allen, Education Offi cer at Pitcairn Island, will go to New Zealand on leave, late Septum ber, and after two months’ fur lough will return to the island for a third year of service

Presentation of football trophies took place at the Paga Club Dance, Port Moresby, September 14. Photo at left shows Mr. Ray Goriss presenting a shield to Mr.

Ear lie Turner, captain of the DCA team, premiers for the 1954 season.

Right: The annual Hockey Dinner Dance was held, on September 14, at the Red [?] ss Hall, Port Moresby. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wyatt are seen holding the cup which [?] ey presented to the captain of Boroko Rangers, Mr. David Jefford. (Papuan Prints)

BSIP Chamber of Commerce

p. 47

A MEETING of the BSIP

Chamber of Commerce was held in Honiara on September 9.

Mr. A. C. Blair was elected Chairman and Mr. W. Schwarz, of Wm. Breckwoldt & Co., secretary, in place of Mr. R, C. Symes and Mr E V. Lawson respectively, both of whom will shortly be leaving Honiara.

The meeting elected Mr. E. V.

Lawson to be a life-member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. C. H. Miller, representative of the British Council in Fiji, has returned to Suva from leave in the United Kingdom.

Cocoa Plantations

pp. 48-51

BIG GO’S SEEK NG

Interesting Development in Expanding Industry

AN important development in New Guinea agriculture is indicated in a pending move into cocoa production in the Territory by probably two of Australia’s biggest confectionery manufacturers — Macßobertson (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., whose head office is in Melbourne, and Messrs. Cadbury-Fry-Pascal, a subsidiary of Cadbury Bros. Ltd., of Bourneville, England.

Although no official statement has been made (and is not likely to be made before current negotiations a'-r e finalised), Macßobertsons (Aust.) Ltd. are reported to have acquired a partly-developed cocoa plantation in the Markham Valley, on the Nadzab road, five miles from Lae. Known as the Wanaru Planta tion, the 1,080-acres property was purchased from Markham Valley Development Ltd. It will be de veloped fully on an experimental basis, with a view to acquiring further properties if the experi ments are successful. Purchase price is said to be £24,000. Wanaru originally belonged to Mr. Edwards, and it subsequently passed to Keith Noblett and the Markham Co., in

which Messrs. Noblett and Langley are shareholders. The Co. removed a good deal of timber.

Cadburys, also, have not declared their intentions. But it is known that the Chairman of Directors, from Bourneville, Mr. Paul Cadbury, will arrive in Australia, with other executives, in November. The party

will leave for P-NG almost immedi ately and will conduct a survey o: those areas in which cocoa is a present being grown. A BougainvilL planter, Mr. F. J. Salisbury, wh( was entertained by Cadburys durini his visit to England on a recen world tour, considers it likely tha the Company will acquire propert

and commence cocoa production in the Territory. |N recent years there has been an I extraordinary growth in cocoa production in New Guinea; and ;his is continuing under the stimulus )f high prices. In 1950-51, only 317 ions of cocoa, valued at £92,181, vere exported from P-NG. By i 952-53, however, the bearing acre ige had increased by well over 60 >er cent., and 638 tons valued at ;174,987 were exported. If the pre ent rate of increase in bearing icreages continues—and there are io reasons to doubt that it will—

e total area yielding cocoa by e end of 1953-54 should exceed 'OO acres.

With the present world demand f cocoa, and consequent high ices, the future of New Guinea’s coa crop seems assured. There is a fall in prices in September between £4OO and £450 Stg. per i, c.i.f., Europe.

IR. SALISBURY returned to Australia with much informa tion on the methods of ferment ion of cocoa beans employed on est African plantations. Although

many fermentaries are simply a hole in the ground, covered with plantain leaves, the larger planta tions employ a series of specially designed boxes, which speed up fermentation and save labour. These are built on a slope in the form of steps.

After the beans and their sur rounding pulp are scraped from the husks, they are delivered to the fermentary and tipped into the uppermost box, for the first stage of fermentation. Each box is con structed without a lid (although a detachable cover may be used) and has two hinged doors, one above the other and opening from the bottom, on the side facing the foot of the slope. The upper door of the filled box is then opened and

half the contents spilled into the lower box. By opening the lower door the remaining contents escape into the new box, and thus a com plete reversal of ferment positions is achieved.

In this way the beans are spilled downwards from box to box, and the pulp surrounding the beans is more readily converted into liquid which is run off. By the time the beans reach the last box they are clean, although turned brown by the fermentation process, and are ready for drying. J WITH the spotlight of public at tention being turned on P-NG’s rapidly developing cocoa in dustry, the history of cocoa and chocolate production is finding

West African fermentary.

widespread interest, says Mr. Salis bury. - The cocoa tree is believed to be Indigenous to the Amazon Basin.

Western civilisation was introduced to cocoa in the 16th century, when Hernandos Cortes returned to Spain from his conquest of the Aztecs of Mexico. Both the Aztecs and the [ncas of Peru cultivated the cocoa ;re6. They roasted and ground cocoa jeans, and added spices to make a frothy beverage which was served Sold. They even used the beans is currency.

Cortes learned how to prepare the jeans for human consumption and jassed his knowledge on to his ellow Spaniards. They sweetened he drink with another new dis :overy—sugar. Chocolate eventu illy found favour with the French md British aristocracy in the 17th :entury, but it remained only a Irink until 1828, when the Dutch ound a method of expelling cocoa »utter under pressure. The pro bation of a palatable chocolate oon followed.

CADBURY’S REP. IN RABAUL

RABAUL, Sep. 26—Mr. Peter Joyd, general manager of Cadbury- Ltd., Hobart, has arrived iere to study the territory’s cocoa ndustry and investigate the possi ility of obtaining bulk cocoa upplies.

Prefer Big Ships?

p. 51

Rhinoceros Beetles Prefer Big Ships?

PRE-SAILING inspection of the

large inter-island ships is com pulsory in Fiji as a measure in the Rhinoceros beetle campaign. But smaller cutters and launches can move about at will.

This extraordinary feature of Fiji’s blitz on the Rhinoceros beetle —which is designed to prevent the spread of the pest from Viti Levu to the main copra-producing islands of the Colony—was brought to public attention in September.

A year ago the Eradication Board, in a statement, noted that a strict inspection of inter-island vessels before departure from Viti Levu ports would be one of the most important features of the campaign.

But it appears that inspection is confined to the few larger craft, while the numerous smaller craft move back and forth without hindrance.

Reasons given for this laxity are cost of employing a large inspection staff; and the inconvenience that would result if small vessels were forced to clear from a main “in spection” port, perhaps miles off their course, when they wished to make a short voyage to a nearby island.

Although no beetles have yet been tound on other islands of the group they may have already spread there!

It is believed that the beetles had arrived in Viti Levu several years before the first signs of damage were noted.

It appears to the layman that almost any financial outlay and in convenience is warranted if spread of the beetle is stopped.

The present partial quarantine seems a complete waste of money.

It has certainly never been shown that Rhinoceros beetles prefer to travel in the greater luxury of the Colony’s larger vessels.

Mayor McFarlane, of Suva, Will Retire

p. 52

Suva, Will Retire

MR. D. M. N. McFarlane, active and popular Mayor of Suva for the past three years, will retire in October on medical advice.

Mr. McFarlane, a leading Suva solicitor, has had the distinction of holding office during a period of historic importance to Suva, which

included the graduation of the Colony’s capital from a town to a city, and the first visit ever made to Suva by a reigning monarch of the British Commonwealth.

On the darker side, his reign has also seen two destructive natural visitations—a violent hurricane, and a combined earthquake and seismic

wave—each of which created the particular unforeseen problems f the city fathers. Probably no oth mayor of Suva has held office du ing such a series of importa: events.

Mr. McFarlane, who has been councillor since 1949, will take tl good wishes of Suva with him.

Mr. D. N. M. McFarlane.

Travellers from Polynesia

p. 53

in NZ

Istand residents who recently arrived Auckland included: Miss Norma Macdonald and Mr. Allan [?] oley, from Suva.

Mr. and Mrs. K. Mayze, bound for Aus tralia from Suva where Mr. Mayze has [?] n attached to Inland Revenue Depart [?]nt.

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Riechelmann and [?] rth in Auckland after visiting relations Tonga.

Pitcairn BEM Presented

p. 53

T a special gathering, Pitcairn l Island’s chief magistrate, Mr.

John Christian, presented Mrs. lily Warren with the British ipire Medal, which was awarded her some time ago. rhe award was made to Mrs. irren in recognition of her long 1 devoted service as midwife to ; island. The occasion of the pre itation, August 4, was made a alic holiday.

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p. 53

NO COOK IS. REPRESENTA-

TIVE IN NZ PARLIAMENT

A PETITION, received by the NZ Government in August, and signed by 180 Cook Islanders, calling for direct Maori repre mentation in the New Zealand Parliament, was rejected early JC" petiUon committee of the Those who signed where mainly Aitutakians some resident in NZ.

The petition was not submitted to Mr. Webb, Minister of Island Territories during his August visit to the Cooks but reached him by mail immediately on his return to NZ. The petitioners had apparently

made no reference to it when Mr

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P «ve?« ggi Ts'

SToSS? “ y Mr. Aneus Linton a vmino- Queensland engineering graduate, has been appointed to the P-NG Administration to control the Apprentice Board. He left Bris bane for Port Moresby on August 10. Mrs. Linton will follow later on.

Step to Better Education in the Cooks

p. 55

h Mr J. n. Pease, senior repre sentative of Pan American Airwavs m Fiji for the past two years, has been transferred to the company's San Francisco office, and his place has been taken by Mr. H. E. Umber 6 lately of the Alaska Division '

When Mr. Clifton Webb, NZ Minister [?] Territories, led a Parliamentary dele ctation to the Cook Is. in August, he veiled a plaque affixed to the wall of [?] recently commenced, but long-awaited, [?]reora College in Rarotonga. This group [?]s taken outside the construction. Left right: Mr. H. H. Hickling, Director of coeducation in the Cook Is.; Dr. C. E.

Beeby, Director of Education in New Zealand; Mr. Clifton Webb; Mr. S. W.

Smith, MP, Undersecretary to Minister of Agriculture in NZ; Mr. Nevill, Resident Commissioner of the Cook Islands; Chief Judge Kay of the Cook Islands; and Mr. J. B. Wright, Secretary for Island Territories. —Photo by S. G. Kingan.

Tuna Prove Coy

p. 56

AROUND PALMYRA

WHEN vessels of the Kayler-Dhal Fish Company of Se'attle, USA, returned recently to Honolulu, they reported that tuna fishing in the Palmyra area had been dis appointing.

The company set up a fishing camp on the atoll following good reports by US Fish and Wildlife survey vessels, but their results were far below those of the Government vessels.

Earlier this year, as a result of Fish & Wildlife surveys in the area, Honolulu and American West Coast fishermen began to show a lot of interest in the Line Islands as a tuna fishing ground.

Considerable hauls were taken in the vicinity of Palmyra and Christmas Islands, on two survey voyages from Honolulu by the de partment’s fishery research vessels.

Some time later we reported that plans were afoot for the establish ment of a fishing camp on Ameri can Palmyra atoll.

No one can account for the poor results achieved by Kayler-Dahl.

The director of Pacific Ocean Fishery Investigations, an organisa tion set up by F & W, said that re search work had indicated that the northern summer months were the time when yellowfin were at their greatest abundance in the area. He considered that the blame must be

placed on the fishing gear employed, which was steel cable instead of the usual cotton line.

A half to two-thirds of all fish hooked were lost through wire breakages of the branch lines, or the tearing of the hooks from the jaws due to the non-elasticity of the wire.

Commonwealth, one of the Co.’s

vessels, under Captain Harry Spel ling, was to head south again ir September for another trial witt other equipment. Wire gear is be ing experimented with as it can be more readily handled mechanically with less expensive manpower re quired. On the results of these ex periments the future of the Line Island fishery will largely depend

British Preference

p. 57

[?] W. Samoa Asssembly in Session:

British Preference Tariff to Remain

JJRITISH Preferential Tariff,

the proposed abolition of /hich caused a good deal of pposition in New Zealand and English trading circles earlier in le year, is to be retained in

Western Samoa.

This was one of the decisions of le new Legislative Assembly at its rst business session in August eptember.

Preferential tariff has been the ibject of financial sub-committee id departmental inquiry for some jars. It first received publicity in te 1953 when NZ’s delegate to UN dd that NZ had made the way ear for the abolition of preference Samoa because the majority of rnioans desired it.

There followed a storm of critic al from British exporters and the bole matter has since been in spense, awaiting the attention of e W. Samoan Legislative Council.

During the recent session approval is given for easing rates of istoms tariff on certain essential ods and foodstuffs. This is de nned to lower the cost of living.

The session was marked by the •ong opposition of a majority of iropean and Samoan members to l e suggested establishment of hour Unions and a Labour De rtment, and to what was de •ibed as the hasty action of the I Government in instituting, with t the approval of the Assembly, plan whereby the four unofficial imbers become associates of the rious heads of government de rtments and members of the inding Committees of the Legis ive Assembly, sharing between ;m 32 portfolios in association h the three official members— ; Secretary, Treasurer, and At ney-General. lie Labour Bill was based on a ommendation recently submitted an adviser from the New Zea d Department of Labour and ployment. The majority of mem s considered that as there is only mall permanent labour force in Samoa, the elaborate plan was :alled for and that an Arbitra i and Wage Board and a Work- Compensation Act would meet needs of the situation. The Bill ; withdrawn following debate and amended Bill, still considered un sfactory, was referred to a Select nmittee for investigation. motion supporting the reintro tion of a measure whereby cer

tain village Chiefs will be em powered to see that copra and cocoa quality is maintained at a satis factory level by local producers, was approved by a majority vote.

Educational policy recommenda tions made in a recent report bv Dr. Beeby, Director of Education in New Zealand, were, after discussion held over for action at next session.

Against the strong opposition of country members, a motion to establish a new telephone system was approved. The expenditure was opposed by country members on the ground that their areas would not be served by the system in the for seeable future.

A Bill to prohibit the export of Samoan antiquities, fine mats, etc.

to countries other than American Samoa was debated and will be considered further at next session.

A select committee was appointed to consider the provision of funds the ei : ec £ io n of a new building at Muhnu u to house the Legislative Assembly and the Land and Titles oourt.

Figures were given by the Treasurer in the course of the session which indicated that esti mated copra and banana exports for 1954 will probably be exceeded, though, due to adverse weather con ditions, the valuable cocoa crop will probably fall short. For the first 7 months 1100 tons had been shipped as compared with 1350 tons in the same period last year

Here lies history . . .

p. 59

This lonely and little-known tombstone in Asu or Massacre Bay, north coast of [?] tuila Island, Eastern Samoa, marks the grave of 11 French seamen, who on December 11, 1787, lost their lives in a clash with local Samoans. They were men of captain De La Perouse’s vessels “Astrolabe” and “Boussole”. French naval craft, [?] en in Samoan waters, invariably put in there, and local villagers still carefully [?] d the grave.

Fiji's Compulsory

pp. 60-61

3RD-PARTY

CAR INSURANCE

TVHIRD party motor vehicle in

surance, designed to give

some financial protection to road

accident victims and their depen

dents, became compulsory in

Fiji on October 1.

Failure to insure renders motor vehicle owners liable to a fine of £2OO or imprisonment for one year or both.

A third-party policy indemnifies the owner and/or licensed driver using the vehicle with the owner’s consent, against his legal liability to pay for death or injury to people outside the vehicle, and in case of taxis and buses, to passengers in the vehicle.

In New South Wales, where the liability of insurance companies is determined by juries, many excep tionally high awards have been granted to victims of accidents.

These have resulted in alarming in creases in premiums and in view of their huge losses, numbers of in surance companies have refused to handle third-party insurance. Two large companies now handle the majority of motorists’ third-party policies alone.

To a lesser extent, much the same

thing has happened in New Zea land, although claims by individuals have been limited to £5,000 and total claims arising from one accident to £50,000.

The Fiji Ordinance has given much greater protection to insur ance companies by limiting in dividual claims to £2,000 and de claring the maximum claim on one policy to be £20,000.

Further protection is given th companies by excluding as claimant those people outside the vehicle wh are relatives of the owner or drive] or members of his household. Thi follows closely the NZ condition whereas the NSW Ordinance state only that husband and wife ma not sue each other.

The 11 companies operating i Fiji which are members of th

South Sea Islands Fire and Tariff Lssociation have fixed premiums anging from £2 a year for a private ar or motor-cycle, to £lO a year n a taxi and £l7 10 - a year for bus seating more than 11 assengers. Private motorists in fSW now pay £7 14 6 a year (orig lally it was about 24/-) and taxi ib owners £56/15 -.

Breeding

p. 61

NEW GUINEA

MEAT INDUSTRY

[?]asture as Important as Breeding

[IROM one end of New Guinea to the other—and especially in the Highlands Districts —I found idence of the intense interest lich Administration, Missions and any private concerns are taking the establishment of sheep and ttle. There now are experimental icks and herds everywhere—both the coastal belts and in the high untry—and sooner or later New linea and Papua are going to ;ablish pastoral industries which 11 be real money-makers in this id-hungry world.

But the chief problem in this despread experiment appears not much the acclimatisation of the •ck —that surely will be achieved selection and cross-breeding—but i establishment of suitable grasses which the stock may live.

The casual visitor, flying over pua and New Guinea, sees larently enormous areas of adow-land; but when he gets vn on the ground he finds that ise are merely vast stretches of lai grass—a tough, non-succulent wth which has practically no der value. Experiments, however, re shown that if this coarse wth is wiped away by mowing fire, the tender young kunai ots which spring up give quite isiderable sustenance to stock. )ne landholder said that stock live on the young kunai shoots a while, but sooner or later the ive paspalum gets in on top of kunai and takes possession, and s worthless as a fodder, andholders are trying to find a ;hod of establishing grasses like Liyu after they clear away the lai, and before native paspalum similar rubbish can get hold; , by observation and experiment, V are having some success, here is, of course, a considerable erence between the cool High is and the hot and humid stal areas, but there certainly is - a rich field for experiment in establishment of suitable fodder »ses. I believe that sooner or r these problems will be solved, that this vast island of New nea will become an important xe of meat production.—RWß

To Study Samoan Forests

p. 61

MR. Stuart Cameron. B.Sc., a lecturer in geography at Auck land University, is to carry out a year’s study of the forests of Western Samoa under a grant pro vided jointly by the University of Hawaii. Bishop Museum, and Yale University of the United States.

Mr. Cameron is a graduate of Auckland University and was on the staff of the State Forest Service for a number of years until World War 11, when on behalf of the Australian and Amercian military authorities in the Pacific zone he was seconded to the Solomons and New Guinea to locate stands of timber suitable for military con struction in those areas.

w , orkln g independently.

Mr. C am er°n s research is likely to be integrated with the geographical survey of Western Samoa ?ur?entfy ?TnfvovcS arried out by Auckland University men under Professor K Cumberland.

Diver Bill Tebb, who has been diving for the Australian Govern ment at Port Moresby for three and a half years, arrived in Sydney for three months’ leave late July. He travelled on the Bulolo, of which he has very fond memories. He served with the RN during the war on two-man submarines, and he moored one of these alongside a ship off the Normandy coast on D- Day. The ship was the Bulolo

He’s in Trouble Again!

p. 63

Crayfish-Expert Toyer Arrested

SHIPWRIGHT John Cox, better ' known to PIM readers as Cap in Jack Evan Toyer, would-be ayfish king, and master of the otor vessel Cygnet, was arrested in rdney on September 20, and charged i three counts of false pretences.

Further charges were to be laid ainst him and the total sum ha lved is said to be nearly £B,OOO.

Toyer, and the company he began early 1953 (Cygnet Co. Pty. Ltd.) r the purpose of catching cray h in the Gulf of Papua, recently reived unfavourable publicity at e hands of Sydney Truth (see M, September).

Following Toyer’s arrest and sub luent release on bail of £1,500, areholders convened a general meting and accepted Mrs. Toyer’s Agnation as governing director. ;hough neither of the Toyers now ve any control over the company, is expected that Mrs. Toyer will unit her name at the next gen ii meeting for re-election as a ector. rhe company’s assets still appear outweigh liabilities and directors

hope they will yet be able to carry out their original intention.

Toyer, who was arrested just prior to departure for Rockhamp ton on a fishing trip, will appear m Court on October 12 on the fol lowing charges; (1) Having falsely pretended on September 8 that Cygnet was avail able for a fishing and tourist trip to the Barrier Reef, thus obtaining £550 from Herbert Denby with in tent to defraud. (2) Having falsely pretended on April 12 that Cygnet Co. Pty. Ltd owned 24,000 acres of cattle country in NG on which the company pro posed to breed cattle, thus obtain ing £l,lOO from Denby with intent to defraud. (3) Having falsely pretended on May 25 that the company had a contract for the sale of £500,000 worth of fish fillets with a Sydney firm, thus obtaining £l,OOO from Mr. D. G. Cox with intent to de fraud.

Toyer claims to have a perfect defence to all charges.

When Lyndy Gill, aged six, fell from the Samarai wharf in mid- August she was saved from probable drowning by the quick action of Mr Stan Ericson, who dived in, fully clothed, to the rescue. The child, a passenger in Soochow, over balanced while walking along a wharf stringer.

Headquarters of the US Trust Territory of Micronesia will soon tel located in that area. Until now they have been at Honolulu it is py. pected tha ta transfer to temporary quarters at Guam will be completed by September, pending a decision as to the best location fSr per manent headquarters.

On Existing Hotels

p. 64

FIJI TOURISM MUST

BE BASED

SUVA will have to do without up to-date hotels, and the local Tourist Bureau give less attention to

advertising “Sunny Fiji”—particularly

where Suva is concerned.

This is the opinion of Mr. Pat Costello, astute Fiji business man who, in a recent letter to a Suva newspaper, discussed one aspect of tourist economics—establishment of suitable and sufficient hotel accom modation.

He quoted from a Sydney news paper in which the NSW Licensing Board estimated that a modern hotel in that State cost £4,500 per bedroom —a 20-bedroom hotel cost ing about £90,000.

“Let us assume,” said Mr. Costello, “that such an hotel could be built in Suva for £120,000. What would be the rental of such an hotel, and what tenant could afford to pay, say, 8 per cent., or £9,600 per annum, plus rates, taxes, etc., as well as furnishing the hotel?”

The pros and cons of the Fiji tourist industry have entertained the minds of a lot of people in the last few years.

On the one hand there are the outright opponents who seem to see it as a potential degrading influence

on the Fijian population (though no one has yet shown that there is more sin per head of population in Honolulu than in Suva); and on the other, there are the dis illusioned tourists who have taken to the pen and claimed to be victims

of over-enthusiastic and misleadir tourist organisations.

Tongan Premier (Prince Tung] visited Honolulu in September 1 complete negotiations for the sa of Tongan mats in USA.

By Brady

p. 65

KITIONE LAVE BEATEN

Schmidt Wins Two Bouts

rONGAN heavy-weight boxer, Kitione Lave, was beaten by Australian champion Ken Brady i the seventh round of a hard ght at Melbourne, on September 24.

This was the second time Lave as lost to the more experienced rady—his second defeat in a pro jssional career of 29 bouts.

Until the end of the fifth round

th fighters appeared fairly evenly itched. Lave impressed with his st punching and neat blocking, s sharp right-crosses worried ady consistently. But Brady be me increasingly determined after ing hurt in the third round. By b end of the sixth had taken 3 lead on points, rhe seventh round had not been progress for more than a minute ten a series of hard blows to the ad made Lave an open target for iat was to follow. The 19-year [ Tongan was hammered remorse ;sly until he staggered to the g centre with his hands by his e, completely defenceless. Before ady could attack, the referee led a halt and declared Brady ; winner by a tko. t w T as disclosed later that Lave i broken his hand in three places the second round.

Veights were: Ken Brady, 14.12; ;ione Lave, 13.91. toon after his defeat by Brady. ve received a cabled invitation m English promoter Bruce •odcock to fight at Doncaster ler his management.

VMOAN heavy-weight boxer, Fossi. Schmidt, who so far has i 50 fights (none of which has te more than three rounds), cap ed useful publicity in Sydney ing September. i-ained by expert handler Bill Connell, the rapidly improving loan floored two opponents with the prescribed time. One aspir publist with the mighty name

of Jack Dempsey lasted two rounds and the other, Harold Davis, was knocked out in the third.

Samoan light-weight, Jimmy Ripley, withdrew from all fights when he was found to be suffering from appendicitis.

TALENT SCOUT

Australian Boxing Club director (Mr. Art Mawson) left for Samoa and Tonga recently on a talent search. He hoped to sign up six winners of the Pacific champion ships, including two heavy-weights for fights with Kitione Lave and Fossi Schmidt. Following the an nouncement of his intended trip, Islands officials were besieged with entries for the Pacific champion ships.

Kitione Lave.

Freak Storms in Suva

p. 65

A M 1Q TT

A 18 ~years-old Fijian girl, Minama Nayama, was killed by * lightning as she removed laundry from a wire clothes line at the °r r ' and Mrs - William tember 2o arn r’iP-htnTr.<? U y a ’ £ n Sep " , Earlier in the day there was a heav y fall of hail at Tamavua and Nasmu which created much in- Merest, as a great many people there had never seen hail before, Hail, in the tropics, usually melts before it reaches the ground.

Planters of New Guinea Meet in Rabaul

p. 67

Ex-residents of Fiji in New aland are being better served th news from home since the ii Broadcasting Commission took sr. The weekly Public Relations Bee Newsletter, formerly broad-

GMT on Tuesdays, is now broadcast at 0630 GMT on Wednesdays and repeated at 0915 GMT. This later broacast is better received in NZ and should be satisfactory through the summer

when signals are inaudible at 0600 GMT. The broadcasts are made on 930 kc/s and 3980 kc/s simiS taneously. Call-signs were changed from ZJV and ZJV3, to VRH and VRH4 respectively

This photo was taken at a function held [?]en delegates to the Planters’ Associa [?]n of New Guinea met in annual con [?]ence, in Rabaul, in mid-August.

Seen in the photo, from left to right. [?]: (Standing) Messrs. W. R. Paul (Gen.

Sec.), F. R. McKillop (B’ville.), J.

Willoughby (A/Sec. Terr. Dept), J.

Middleton (Madang), P. R. K. Murray (N. Ireland), R, McKay (B’ville.), J.

O’Brien (Madang), F. R. Wilson (N.

Britain), W. J. Grose (N. Ireland), E. A.

Stanfield (N. Ireland), I. MacDonald

(chairman Copra Marketing Board). (Seated) Messrs. J. L. Stokle (N.

Britain), C. R. Lambert (Sec. for Terr.), D. Barrett (president), E. T. Fulton (N.

Britain), J. R. Foldi (Dist. Comm.), J. T.

Allan (N. Britain).

Precious Machines But No

p. 68

Problem of NG’s Growth: Precious Machines But No Power for Them

THE rapid growth of population and settlement in New Guinea has created there serious pro blems relating to the supply of electric light and power.

During the first half of September, Rabaul was subject to irregular, frequent blackouts: and Moresby’s supply mechanism was breaking down momentarily.

The Works Department was do ing its best, trying to maintain the present plants—inadequate at prac tically all the larger centres —and build'up generating capacity gener ally. But the Administration, will for some time, be lucky to keep pace with just housing and industry.

One of the situation’s worst features is seen in the way in which the authority providing electrical apparatus for hospitals—such as X-Ray and radiological equipment— has allowed itself to get out of gear with the authority responsible for electricity supply.

Report has it that thousands of pounds’ worth of such equipment has been bought, despite warnings that suitable power is unavailable: with the result that it is lying

around useless. In Rabaul, I saw a stabiliser worth about £2OO, bought for Rabaul hospital with the best of intentions, standing useless un til Rabaul gets a different power supply. Lae also has valuable equipment and insufficient power.,

A radiologist I met said that tfc Administration is inviting tendei for £16,000 worth of hospital equip ment, but the power installatior available now, and in the immedial future, ma de the specificatior

ridiculous.-

RWR

Treeless Highlands

p. 69

Where Afforestation is Needed

IT is a remarkable fact that in the I Central Highlands District of New Guinea, where there pr<pb ,bly is more need for afforestation ban in any other place in the South Pacific, there is no represent tive of the New Guinea Depart ient of Forestry.

As is well known, the forests have •een removed from these great alleys in the course of ages by the atives; and it is believed that this as affected the climate. Rain angs around the top of the ranges, 'here there is ample forest —often rhen there is no badly-needed rain i the valleys.

The need for afforestation is much i the minds of officials and ;ttlers. The natives are encouraged d plant trees, and seeds of suitable inds have been distributed. The atives obligingly have done their est—but they do not understand ie need for tending and watering ie young trees, and practically all ave perished.

Mr. James Taylor (former ADO nd one of the discoverers of the entral Highlands) is eager to en mrage afforestation and has estab shed a large plantation of hoop ine.

Lines of hoop and klinki pines lay be seen growing along the hill des above the District Office at oroka, under Mr. Downs’ jealous fe. Good stands of hoop and link! pines may also be seen grow ig near Goroka on the plantation : Mr. A. R. Lane—in fact all the ittlers in this area seem to be do ig their best to plant trees.

But what is needed is an effort i a national scale, co-ordinated id directed by the skilled men of le Forestry Department who, ider present conditions, appear to ve most of their attention to forestation in the Morobe District.

District Commissioner lan Downs is propagated thousands of hoop id klinki pines at Goroka, and he patiently trying to persuade the itives to take special precautions prevent the grass fires which kill ie young trees.

Word

p. 69

An Apology for a Missing Word

Mr. Tom Neale, late hermit of iwarrow, warmly contradicts a ntence which appeared in a story i his atoll adventure in August [M.

By the unfortunate omission of i essential word, the wrong im ession was given. Instead of ading “his supplies,” the sentence volved should have read “his conut supplies were also raided shell divers who were stationed

there from May to September last year”. As published, “Supplies” suggests canned goods, etc. Mr Neale, in a letter to a Rarotonga resident, did complain that coconuts within his compound had been raided. We apologise to Mr. Neale and the divers.

Six senior military officers from New Zealand paid an official visit to Fiji and Tonga in August, repre senting Navy, Army artillery, Air Force, Intelligence and joint plan ning. Routine discussions, on de fence matters were held in both areas. Tonga is in the process of establishing an Army defence force at the present time.

“Orion” is a Busy Ship

p. 69

T HE liner Orion has made two P T aci fic cruises—one to Fiji and ■*. N^ w Zealand, the other t 0 Por t Moresby by the Barrier Reef-since her arrival at Sydney on August 7.

She is at present on the round tnp, Sydney to Vancouver and San Francisco, and on her return at the beginning of November, will make an eight-day cruise to Noumea.

On November 17, she will sail from Sydney for London, berthing at Tilbury just before Christmas. She will have been away from Britain six months.

the Cooks

pp. 71-81

Notes Made Here and There in

By James P.

Shortall

k BRONZED giant of a man with \ a pleasant American accent stepped ashore from a TEAL Lrcraft at Aitutaki one day last [ay. “Banner’s the name,” he said.

Albert H. Banner of Honolulu — ere on a mission of absolutely and nphatically no commercial value hat-so-ever.”

In one hand he carried a pair of vimming flippers and a diving ask, and in the other a leather ise which proved to be full of astic specimen-containers. Work g for two-thirds of the year as a cturer at the University of Hawaii id for the other third on scientific fid work, Dr. Banner was there to illect specimens of the Snapping irimp—a tiny, non-edible creature lat inhabits holes in coral below ie waterline.

Financed by Yale University and ishop Museum, the project—one pure science—embraces the whole icific. This year he has been vering Polynesia. Together one iy we hiked via the war-time road, the highest point of the island, lere the Americans had a radar ation. Even the road, armpit gh with grass, vines and shrubs, is barely traceable.

Here and there we passed old concrete foundations and at the peak were glad enough to sit on the site of where the radar station once was, and enjoy the view below with the airstrip, now unused, away on our right, and right below, work proceeding in packing oranges on one of the citrus-scheme plots. More impressive, however, is the great area of good land that still lies idle.

Somewhere below us surveyors were then at work. One of their flags waved in the breeze alongside us. Any major scheme for develop ment of these islands calls for a greatly expanded Survey Depart ment and Land Court, as, at present practically the entire re sources of these two instrumentali ties are concentrated on keeping

ahead of the expansion plans of the Department of Agriculture’s re planting scheme.

At the present rate, it will take many years to complete the survey oi these Islands—even where the people are willing to permit a sur vey and title settlement to be made None of Mangaia Island, for example, has ever been surveyed for this latter reason.

COOKS, TOO, HAVE

TUNA

In August PIM there was a photo graph of Aitutaki R.A., Rex Glad ney, with a line-up of some of the tuna he had been catching—thus proving that the Japs are not the only people in the Pacific catching these fish.

Every morning in May he was up at 2 or 3 am, and with a keen crew, down the half-mile reef channel and out to the open ocean in his launch.

Long-lines? No. Just the good

old trolling line with spinner—one selected from an enormous collec tion. The launch would cruise up and down at selected points off shore, and return by breakfast time —and if there were not at least a couple of 30 lb yellowfin aboard it had been a remarkably bad morn ing.

At about the same time, down at Rarotonga (a particular unflshy island, by the way) great hauls of tuna were being taken by the local fishermen—using deep-line methods —right off the main settlement. On one day, 60 tuna were taken there, 12 by one man alone. Those fish were selling at about 2/- per pound.

TREE-CLIMBING

OCTOPI?

Do octopi come ashore and climb pandanus palms to eat the flowers?

Many people in the Cooks believe that they do—but they also believe that this is a different kind of oc topus to the one that they catch on the reef for food purposes. Some say the tree-climbing one is a "de capod”—i.e., having ten legs or tentacles. (The Curator of Molluscs at the Australian Museum, Miss Joyce Allan, FRZS, was sceptical at the reports of tree-climbing "decapods.”

The only known ten-legged molluscs, she said, were squids (cuttle fish) which were completely helpless out of water. The octopus could move

very quickly on the beach for periods of up to three minutes, but had never been seen climbing trees.

The coconut crab, which in the darkness could be mistaken for an octopus, was, she thought, a feasible explanation for the re ports. Further reports, accompanied by photographs, would be wel comed by her, however).

ATIU COPRA

PROJECT

From the upper slopes of Atiu oi can clearly see uninhabited Talc tea Island. At present it is beii run as a sort of co-operative by tl Atiu people: The people ha formed a Takutea Committe elected from among the able-bodi(

ten, which administers the pro >eds of the copra sales. A gang ill decide to make the 16-mile boat ip across to prepare a load of >pra. When it is sold, half of the roceeds go to the committee’s akutea fund, and the other half shared equally by the men who d the job. The island’s share is >ed for the building of boats for ansport to the island and for other indry expenses connected with the ►pra industry. The Committee has 5 own boat. Several trips are made ich year. Under this financial rangement the men who actually > the work receive the cash. There a roster system, so all able-bodied en have a chance to participate.

MOTHER AIRFIELD?

Someone drew me aside at Raro nga one day and said, “Have you ard about this Titikaveka air id?” I said I had not. Why build an rfield round there on the south le of the island, on some of the st agricultural land in the Cooks and what was wrong with the esent splendid airstrip which now is unused, and costs £4,000 per mum for upkeep?

My informant said he wouldn’t low —nevertheless in New Zealand, cently, he had been shown a map the island with a twin-strip air ild marked on it—right there at tikaveka; he was told that the rfield would handle four-engined mbers when completed.

[GH COST OF

BACKCOMBING

Just what “a little grass shack in ilekehua, Hawaii” costs the nerican beachcomber to-day we ve not heard, but it must be mty.

Dn Rarotonga that accessory, lich according to the books was -merly thrown in with the Chief’s apely daughter, now costs 30/r 100 pieces of palm-leaf thatch l and a roof for even the most )dest shelter calls for about 800 ‘ces. Beachcombing is not what was.

LIGHT IN A

GARY WORLD

Probably the only important un rtaking in the Group manned npletely by Cook Islanders is the rotonga TB sanatorium, of which MP Manea Tamarua is in com te charge, with his wife, a ined nurse, heading the nursing ff of Cook Islands girls. The latorium was extended in 1952 to ;ommodate up to 64 patients, but ; New Zealand Government has t yet provided the funds for extra fling, etc., and at present a ximum of 40 patients are being jommodated. (Over)

An Aitutaki family making arrowroot [?] primitive methods. A small export ade in this commodity is carried on from [?] e island.

Fhe medical department hopes to nmence a mass miniature X ping of the population in 1955 d no doubt all existing sana •ium accommodation will be taken by the cases then discovered.

FB is the principal killer in the oks —as in most Pacific islands — counting for 30 per cent, of all aths, and about 60 per cent, of

deaths in the 10-20-years-old age group. No organised anti-TB cam paign has yet been carried out.

The Rarotonga sanatorium, since its establishment on one of the most attractive sites on the island, overlooking the airfield and the northwest coast, has also, accident ally, provided a beacon-light for mariners of a greater usefulness

than any other official navigation light in the group.

FIRST IN GETS

THE PRIZE

There is never any waiting for boats to handle cargo when the Maui Pomare approaches any of the outer island reef-passages. If she

[?] arotonga’s new £l8,000 gaol, built by local PWD from hollow cement blocks.

arrives in,,the very early hours, as she often does, boats will be out and alongside even before daylight The reason is that the cargo handling surfboats are each privately owned by a number of men in one, of the very few co-operative enterprises in the Group.

By general agreement, first boat alongsde receives first cargo—and that is important where a ship comes only once a month—and where there may be a comparatively few boat-loads to handle. First comer may receive two loads, the others one.

Best and keenest workers are per haps at Aitutaki where, as the ship steams in to the anchorage the boats come far out to meet her and the Maui’s passengers enjoy the fun as the individual boat crews struggle to be first alongside and fast to the ship while she still steams in at a fair speed.

Ashore an individual tally of cargo handled is kept for each boat, and when the job is done the Resi dent Agent makes the payout to the boat-captains. This competitive and co-operative spirit makes cargo handling easily the most efficient labour operation in the Cooks to day.

THAT £32,000 STEAK!

“Why all the fuss about our freezer?” a Rarotonga resident in quired. “Surely we are as entitled

to our piece of fresh steak as the Public Servants back home.”

That looks like what the Ameri cans call a “loaded” question. “Back home” the piece of steak is pro vided by private enterprise. Here it is costing £32,000 of New Zealand public funds to establish the new public domestic freezer. It will serve

only one of the 15 islands of th group, and not many islanders, eve on Rarotonga, are able to pay 3 pound for rump steak, or even 2/ per pound for beef sausage although the prices are reasonable for European salaries.

Is a capital outlay of £32,0( really warranted for 350 Europear

nd possibly the same number of slanders?

There is another point, however; ?he freezer will provide, as a by iroduct, refrigeration for the 116,000 fruit cool-store, the con ract for which should be let this •pring.

Meanwhile the freezer is still ited by many Islanders as a diver ion of funds towards an essentially furopean facility. To prove that bis is so, it is pointed out that the Drmer ice delivery round the island as been dropped since the majority f European public servants have een provided with their own re •igerators. Now, with no ice de very, those who do not own re •igerators cannot keep fresh meat rer the week-end even where they in afford to buy it.

HE HAVES AND

AYE NOTS

Previously we mentioned the [alt Report and its Rarotonga ater supply master-plan. Reports aditionally are shelved for a year ' two before their advice is put ito effect —if ever. But many arotongans have another expana on as to why no urgency has been iken by the Administration in the .atter. “Just take a look round all le European Administration Duses,” one senior and respected ook Islander said. “You’ll notice lat they are all equipped with ex msive water filters which the dinary mortal could not afford.”

As an interim measure there ems to be no reason why these ,ters could not be fitted to the any public water taps round the land.

USSET OR JUST

.AIN

The Department of Agriculture is recently changed its system of ading oranges as it affects pay ent to growers. The new gradings e now “Russet” and “Clean.”

The citrus rust mite, while not oiling the flavour of the fruit, ies very much spoil the appear ice, causing speckled brown, un jhtly patches all over the fruit.

In June an entomologist was due 3m New Zealand with a consign snt of flies from California, lown as Coniopterygidae, it is >ped that they will eventually suc ed in routing the mite.

S CHEAPER DOWN

)UTH

One of the causes of the high st of living in the Cook Islands uld be unfair profiteering on the rt of the traders. The prices of few items there were noted and ;er compared with the prices on e same articles in Auckland, sre they are; pareu material, cot n-rayon, 7/- per yard at Raro

tonga-Auckland 111 to 2/6; cane knives, 17 6 as compared with 9/11; fish-hooks, 4d each as compared with Id for the same size; open aecked shirts, 25/- to 28/-, same shirt in Auckland 15/-; axes £3/10/-, Auckland £1 14 ; ukeleles, 38 - as compared with 27/-; a well-known brand of sweets, Id each as com pared with 3 for Id; corrugated iron, 32/- at one island—could be landed there at resellers’ price for 14 - sheet. All other prices are re tail prices.

Obviously traders could obtain these goods in Auckland at prices substantially below the prices men tioned—and that difference alone would cover the cost of freight up.

And in addition, the Cook Islands are exempt from the 20 per cent.

Sales Tax which is added to the re tail cost of a great, many items in New Zealand.

One trader on an outer island boasted that he had arrived there a couple of years ago with £6OO capital and was now clearing £l,OOO per year! Nice work! But it certainly is speeding the departure of the islanders for New Zealand and contributing to the sometimes well-founded discontenc.

MAN WITH THREE

JOBS

To visit Aitutaki is to visit John D. Harrington, one of the livest wires in the Cooks, an American ex serviceman who returned to make

island his business and his B. s store, home and beach-hotel a distinctly nautical flavour ,t them—and no wonder, for were largely built from the

ships Karoro and Alexander, which John promptly purchased from the insurance company as they ended their days on the off-shore reef.

Both these vessels formerly be longed to Mr. Lew Graham, of Auck

skilled MOP shell-carver at work in the Cook Islands’ only local hand-craft shop. It is owned by Mr. Ronald Powell. This man was cutting an Islands scene the back of a shell to make a lamp-shade similar to the one in the back-ground.

land and John jokingly remarked one day that he had a place re served on the reef for Mr. Graham’s latest acquisition, the Nukalau, still afloat at the time.

Well, he’s missed there, as she has since found her end in the Tasman Sea. What John could have bmlt from the wreckage of that ship, with her wooden hull and her cargo of hardwood poles! • Tke , built their hotel m self-defence. As TEAL agents, through passengers to Rarotonga look to John and Myra to accom modate them in the interim between ship and plane arrivals. With a lot of people passing through that can cease to be amusing.

So now the third of a little group of attractive pandanus-thatched, concrete-floored, fwo-berth cottages has just been completed and work is proceeding on a shower-and-toilet block nearby, to accommodate transients if they require accommo dation.

These guests eat with the family an s en i°y the cool, comfortable, well-furnished lounge in the house, with its wonderful view through the palms and out across the reef to where the sun sets in a blaze of glory on four days out of five.

Tourists are not encouraged—but they are certainly well looked after when they do put in.

That is John D.. the Hotel Pro prietor. There is also John D. the storeeeper on six days of the week.

But in addition there is John D

i lF ol^??. ny Agent— apart from being the TEAL Agent.

The day before the TEAL Solent hnnnS 8 *5? from Samoa, TahiU

frnmdf>.ohere - 6neral OXOdUS

mam lsland - and Akaiami islet, an hour’s run across the lagoon f?Su gS v. 0 1 ? e - John with staff and head off right after lunch * he TEAL and launches! nf i 0 S A a T S a great B Prmg cleaning of the TEAL reception building pro ceeds, the party is joined by Resident Agent Gladney and his staff, with the outward Cook

Islands mail, and CAA boss P Dixon with staff and family supervise landing operations radio communications at the isle me cooks get busy nrpna of° a a <;n d - eVenin S ls SOmetl or a social occasion. But at aShn ° f A T is. aiami comes to again Peter Dixon is off lik hare to a little grass shack wl ?oi£o 10 ta Ji on 18 concealed, talks with the main radio stai across the lagoon at the airl and .announces the aircraft’s El There is a great preparation

breakfast—and of refreshments for the passengers, all beautifully laid out within and on the verandah of the big thatch-roofed house. The CAA launch, also equipped with radio, is off to patrol the landing area, and the gasoline barges are readied.

Then in comes the big Solent. In on time the passengers are ashore and for an hour the little islet is like some famous resort—then away they go, the mess is cleared up, the barges beached, doors locked, and Akaiami abandoned to ‘Brownie” —the permanent care taker, and a couple of Islanders— antil next flight comes through.

John D. has an interesting, if msy, life.

_OCAL TIME

SIGNAL

Enjoying a long cool drink at the lome of Peter Dixon, manager of he airport, the telephone gave a Dng sustained ring and the locals iresent glanced at their wrist batches. The duty operator at the eradio station gives this time signal t 7 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and p.m. daily.

A.NGUAGE NO

!AR There was a discussion going on t John Harrington’s one evening Jgarding his young children who bviously understand English but mnot speak more than a word or vo of it yet—as they have been ired for by Aitutaki women.

Then someone recalled the case of former European resident of the ooks who married a local girl. He >uld not speak a word of her nguage, nor she a word of his— it they managed to rear a size )le family and lived together in implete harmony!

IGH COST OF

[OTORING

Motorists require a separate driv- S license for each island of the )ok Group; they are priced 5/ch. However, with roads as they e—lacking quantity and quality, i islands other than Rarotonga— id petrol priced at 7/6 and up, r gallon, there is no great en uragement towards a motoring ur of the group.

The Trade Commissioner for dia, Mr. Patel, in an extensive ur of Papua and New Guinea, has sited all the principal centres, and own a keen interest in the estab hed industries. Mr. Patel leaves is month by Messageries Mari nes liner to visit New Caledonia ;w Hebrides and French Oceania id, on his way back to Sydney, he n spend several days in Fiji

Tropicalities

pp. 83-84

MAGAZINE SECTION

NO PLACE FOR THE

LOVE-BIRDS

THE family of a certain P-NG District Commissioner, South on leave, formed a deep affection for a couple of budgerigars—so it was decided that the budgerigars should return with them to New juinea. But they learned on arrival in Port Moresby that such creatures ire not admitted to New Guinea— ihere is a strict quarantine law igainst it.

“Very well,” said the DC, with lender regard for his children’s pets, ‘we shall send them back to Aus ;ralia.”

“Oh, no,” said high officialdom, ‘you can’t do that—there is a law n Australia forbidding the entry of ;uch birds from abroad.”

The argument was short and )risk, but high officialdom won, and he two precious love-birds were de itroyed there in Port Moresby.

It was a great comfort to a nodest average citizen like the vriter hereof to hear a full-blooded District Commissioner expressing lis candid opinion of some of the aws which he himself has to ad ninister.—R.W.R.

REPORT ON THE CANTON

COCONUT CROP

FOR the 1954 situation on the Canton coconut crop (see Sep tember Tropicalities) comes now i report from Mrs. Jeanne Johnson t that Pacific outpost. Though the atest Sailing Directions, says Mrs. r ohnson, report a dozen palms on he atoll, there are probably a few nore than this.

Of the original palms planted by Captain Allen and his son, not one emains to-day, though the progeny f one, far from impressive, is there, Lear the north-west corner of the toll and a few hundred yards from he airfield.

Elsewhere, however, in the Miller ishing camp there are some lealthier specimens brought in by Japtain “Dusty” Miller of the fish ig vessel Joyita; and some better pecimens on the south side of the ntrance at the Pan American Air ways and British District Officer’s amps. Recently the United States bvil Aeronautics Administration tan imported quite a few young alms from Samoa per the Eastern iamoa Government’s Manu ’a Tele. it mid-September these seemed to e doing well.

All of which suggests that per

haps within a few years Canton may no longer be its present bleak self.

WITH OR WITHOUT DOG

ONE of the curiosities of the Cooks is the dog and no-dog islands—and the sooner they’re all no-dog islands the better.

Rarotonga is decidedly a dog island, with packs of the snarling, fighting mongrels running thick through the main township each evening. Cyclists ride at their peril, as the useless brutes hurl them selves at them out of the darkness The wonder of it is that the Islanders, on their comparatively low incomes, can bother to find the cost of registration and collar for so utterly useless a breed. Even the most ardent dog lover would have trouble in developing a liking for one of these. Now and again the police kill off unregistered strays, but the registered strays, un kennelled and unfed, are there in droves.—J.P.S.

GUARD FOR THE VlP’s

THIS story has a beard on it—but they still tell it with gusto around Papua-New Guinea.

Administrator was expected m Wau by a certain plane, and the policemaster lined up the local police d ?u th f h ° nou f s - A plane came in about the time the Admin istrator was due. The policemaster to make sure that this was the saic * .^ e as he leaped on the machine, “Whom have vou got aboard?” * “Oh,” said the pilot, “a couple of old goats,” and hurried away.

So the policemaster, being accustomed to the citizenry’s at titude towards Top Brass, lined up his police and waited for the passengers to alight.

The staging was put beside the machine, the door opened wide, and there appeared a couple of mature goats—two distracted animals which had been brought into the District to start one of Morobe’s early herds of milk providers.

OFF THE RATION

OVERHEARD in a New Guinea Highlands’ home— Housewife (examining her kitchen shelves) : “My God, this boy eats matches!”

Houseboy, shrilly and ind i g nantly: “Missus me no kai kai matches.” (Over)

Gift From

India

At the Kila Police Depot, Port Moresby, on July 29, General Cariappa, High Com missioner for India in Australia, pre sented a Leopard skin to the Drum Major of the Royal Papuan Constabulary Band. The General is seen here with Brigadier D. M. Cle land, Administrator of Papua and New Guinea, and the Drum-Major who is wearing the skin. —Photo by Papuan Prints.

A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR XMAS?

FOUR years ago the body of a camel, washed ashore on the Island of Aunu’u, near Tutuila, Eastern Samoa, excited the interest of the islanders who wondered, until the village school teacher explained facts to them, what kind .of fish had fur and legs. The camel was one that had died and was tossed overboard from a Matson vessel.

Recently another strange carcase appeared at Aunu’u. This time the people decided it resembled a hippo potamus and sent word thus to Tutuila. They used the carcase to attract sharks, who willingly at tacked the decaying mass of flesh: four sharks were caught by the islanders.

Rechecking the story, the carcase was found to be either a sea-lion or large seal that had wandered too far from its native habitat and had expired in the warm water around Samoa.

Undaunted, the people of Aunu’u are now eagerly looking forward to spotting a floating elephant.—E. W.

JOHNSON.

COOK IS. ENGLISH

rE English' commonly in use among Cook Island native teachers is hardly the Queen’s, and some of the screeds that are received from them by a European headmaster are couched in very peculiar terms indeed.

It is not commonly known that married girls are permitted to re tain educational jobs, and these young ladies sometimes have to re tire pro tern by reason of a Happy Event. This obviously can never occur without it being known in ad vance, yet it is customary to send a note of apology for absence to the Head. One such, recently received here, convulsed the directorate. It read: “Will you please excuse me for my don’t school. I am not come because I was born yesterday.”

And judging by the lady’s seeming brief acquaintance with English, one would imagine that the statement wasn’t far wrong!—EG.

SOMETHING NEW—A FIJI

INDIAN POET

Leonard sewak cha n d RAMSAMUJ, a westernised and versatile 30-year-old Fiji-Indian, is breaking entirely new ground for one of his race. He has for saken the traditional commerce and handcrafts of his forbears to be come a poet—a part-time poet at the moment, but his work is re ceiving notice.

He was born in Suva in 1924, the son of the late “Ratu” Ram Samuj, a well-known businessman. After primary schooling at the Marist Brothers’ School he had four years’ study in agriculture at Wesley

College, Auckland, and two years’ in law at Victoria University, Well ington. Neither subject appealed to him and he devoted himself mainly to the study of the English language, written and spoken.

In 1942 he won the Boyce Cup for oratory at Wesley College, and in 1946 he won the New Speakers’

Prize at Victoria University and came second in the Plunket Medal Oratory Contest, New Zealand’s premier competition. He had never attended elocution classes. He learnt the rudiments of public speak ing from his father who coached him for a contest he won in Fiji in his teens.

Ramsamuj then started submit ting verses to NZ publications, several being published under the pen name “Omar Hjumes.”

Fellow students detected the in version of his name and the camouflage of the two additional letters, and thereafter Ramsamuj used his real name.

After his formal studies he travelled in India for a year. His NZ verses were published in Bom bay in an anthology, “Music of Life.” One critic commented: “The

English is that of a writer born t the language, whereas the attitud of mind is Indian, despite th foreign upbringing.”

After India, Ramsamuj went t England for two and a half yean making occasional visits to th Continent. He worked at the India High Commissioner’s office in Lon don, and also as private secretar to Mr. Cyril Asquith, general secre tary of the National Labour Organ isation. He lectured on inter national affairs and on India affairs to the Fabian Society.

In 1951, another collection of hi work, “Love’s Intoxication,” wa published in England by th Fortune Press. It was illustrated b “Joss,” of the London Star. One re viewer wrote: “No Indian poet, wit: the exception of the late Mrs. Naidi has shown so much gift and promis in this type of Indo-Anglican lyrics poetry.”

Ramsamuj returned to Fiji las year, when informed of the il] health of his mother, who subse quently died. He is now employe in the District Officer’s headquarter

at Nausori.-

JACK THORNTON.

Pim Crossquiz No. 56

pp. 84-96

Solution on Page 90.

ACROSS

I. —What was the name of the American secret society formed after the American Civil War opposing Negro influence? 8. —Who was China’s first President? 9. —What is the name of the long linen robe worn by officiating priests? 10. Who composed “The Creation”? 11. —Which former independent State is now a constituent republic of Russia with Vilnius the capital? 13.—Which modern ballroom dance with graceful slow movement came from the Argentine?

14. —What is the name of the species of wild goat found in the Alps, Pyrenees and Himalayas? 15. —What name did the Romans give to their supreme ruling body? 16. A member of what race would speak a dialect called Romany? 19. —Who was the legend ary youth who nightly swam the Hellespont to visit Hero? 20. Which architect de signed the English Houses of Parliament? 21. —Which American aviator made the first flight over the South Pole?

DOWN

1. —Who was the German Commander-in-Chief on the Western Front when Ger many surrendered? 2. —ln which English county would you find the cathedral city of Canter bury?

3. —Which important white metal i obtained mainly from pitchblende? 4. —ln which film did Shirley Tempi play the part of Corliss Archer? 5. —Who was Shakespeare’s wife? 6. —Who led the outlaws of Sherwoo Forest? 7. What is the name of Daphne d Manner’s latest novel based on the lil of her great, great grand-mother? 12.—What, word in the English languag is derived from the name of the founde of the Greek tragedy? 17. —ln the Wars of the Roses whic House had a white rose as its emblem 18. —Which Shakespearian king haji daughter called Cordelia?

“Charley”

pp. 85-86

The “Charley”

BILL GILL Shows How Not to Get into the Copra- Cutting Machine Business.

at once urgent Charley Jacksons Hospital.”

I lay in the Brisbane-bound irain and read the telegram over md over again. The refrain of the mpunctuated message blended with ;he rattle and clatter of the flying vheels, but not very happily.

It must be really urgent, I bought, otherwise even such a reck ess old walrus as Charley would lot have summoned me on such a ong and expensive journey. Jack lon’s Hospital? He must be desper itely ill (my thoughts ran on) but le was well enough when he boarded he ship in Sydney not long ago.

Charley, I remembered, had been iroud of his rugged good health.

When I first lobbed in New ■ruinea,” he would boast, “I suf ered from every tropical disease nown to Science, except a wooden jg. But I haven’t had a twinge bar a touch of alcoholic remorse) or over half a century.” Ah, well, reflected, it is the course of all .atu r e. A melancholy welcome waited me now, no doubt. . .

I well remembered my first meet ig with Charley. I had walked from le South Coast over the range, and escended on the north coast of astern Papua, slap-bang into Charley’s plantation.

I had heard of him, of course, )r he was quite a “character” even len, and legends already had be an to distinguish him from those f lesser clay. But he had never eard of me—although that didn’t issen the heartiness of his wel )me.

“Come on up,” he had said. iTou’ll stay the night, of course, or ; long as you like. Come along,” id he yelled to his house-boy to bustle up a bucketful of eggs.”

In those days the price of copra as somewhere in the vicinity of a ton and the coconut-boys were iving a really grim battle, living f their plantations as far as imanly was possible.

His boy, I remembered, had come iwnstairs on the run, and actually ith a bucket. He proceeded to ssick around amongst the passe )ra cover-crop, sending clouds of -bred, ginger chickens squawking id flapping in all directions.

Charley had sat yarning away Leerfully, with never a moan about e wretched condition of the copra

market—which, of itself, indicated an unusual individual. Presently his boy had appeared, grinning from ear to ear, and slapped down a gallon billy-can full of eggs, a loaf of sipora-yeast bread and a kettleful of tea.

“Hop in!”’ Charley had said, drawing up his chair to the table.

“I had a feed just before you came, but I’ll have a cup of tea with you.”

“But all these eggs,” I had pro tested. “There must be over two dozen of them. I’ll never eat a third of them.”

“So?” said Charley, with a grin.

“Have a shot at it, anyhow,” and I had opened nine of the eggs before finding one that was eatable. In all there were four eggs “fit for human consumption” and even these, some how, tasted like “the curate’s egg.” 1 AWOKE, as the train pulled into the platform at Brisbane, feel ing frowsy and irritable; and the first thing that caught my eye was not calculated to improve my morale.

There was Charley, composed and smiling, with hand outstretched in welcome. I had been worrying throughout the long journey in case Charley were really ill; and yet, when I found him hale and hearty, a perfectly illogical rage boiled up inside me.

“What’s this?” I cried wrathfully.

“What d’you mean, dragging me all this way, when there’s nothing the matter with you?”

“Why, what would be wrong with me?” enquired Charley, affably.

Then, not waiting for a reply: “Come along with me. Our fortunes are made, fellah,” he said, patting me on the back, “and I’ll be famous, famous “But what about this hospital of yours?” I said, feeling my rage suc cumb before my curiosity, but re solved to have a last snarl at him.

“What kind of a dirty trick was that to pull on a friend?”

“You sound as if you are dis appointed at not finding me on my deathbed,” said Charley with his devilish knack of putting one in the wrong. “I am living in a hospital—

of a kind—and that’s where we’re going right away.”

As we bowled along in a cab Charley began: “D’you remember Jacko?” ‘‘Shall I ever forget him!” I an swered. “That crimson and blue dial—the odd colours that whimsical nature had added so unexpectedly, here and there, the ”

“What are you talking about?” said Charley sharply. “ I’m not talk ing about a blue—ah—about a monkey. I’m talking about Ginger Jackson from the Islands, and well you know it!”

“No relation of Jacko the Man dril?” I came back, in mock surprise.

Ignoring my feeble jest, Charles continued: “So you don’t remember Jacko? Well, that’s soon remedied, for here’s his hospital.”

“Where?” I asked in perplexity.

“Behind that junk heap?”

Charley coughed self-consciously. (Over)

Got caught in the teeth of the coir chopper . . .

Fell into the hopper . . .

“That’s not exactly a junk heap,” he said, “although it does look like one. It started off as a ‘Doll’s Hos pital’. When Jacko came south he had trouble finding a job, so he started on his own, repairing kiddies’ dollies.

“But business wasn’t too brisk, so he expanded his field to include vacuum cleaners, wheelbarrows, mangles, helicopters, flying-foxes or anything at all, in fact. As most of the stuff he handled was beyond repair, it was only natural that a certain amount of discarded parts should accumulate. But come on in side.”

CHARLEY darted through a narrow passage in the mountain ous pile of rusty rubbish. We emerged at the entrance to a large shed in the last stages of decrepi tude. Over the entrance, painted by an extraordinarily unskilled sign writer, was the sign, “J. Jack son, Doll Hospital.”

“Here we are,” cried Charley, and leaned against one half of the double door, which sagged suffici ently to allow him to enter. Copy ing his technique, I followed.

The shed was large and gloomy, sagging and teetering at more angles than Euclid ever wot of. In the centre stood a pile of what appeared to be the most eccentric exhibits from the surrounding junk pile.

“There it is!” said Charley, his voice husky with emotion, “The ‘Charley Copra Cutter’ —the inven tion that is going to revolutionise the whole industry.” Then, cupping his mouth with his hands, he hollered, “Oy! Jacko, where are you?”

“ ’Ere,” said a muffled voice from under the pile of scrap. “Got caught in the teeth of the coir chopper.

Gimme a hand out will ya’?”

Together we managed, with great effort, to drag the lank and wild eyed inventor from under the con traption. Presently he recovered his composure with the help of a mysterious bottle (which he kept in a wall cupboard, the door of which was decorated with a red cross) and proceeded to explain the finer points of the machine to me, ■whilst Charley stood off beaming with pride.

“Nah, ’ere’s how she works. You start the power unit, used to be a concrete mixer but is orright when she ain’t under load. Your coconuts travel along this conveyor belt onto this old anvil where these ’ere rocker arms from an old marine diesel tears off the husks which fall into this hopper—got me? Yes, it is an old kitchen sink but it serves—it serves.

The husks pass along under the machine, where I got caught just now, and comes out the other end as doormats with the word, ‘Wel come’ stencilled on ’em. It ain’t quite finished yet—l got a few minor ad justments to make afore she’s com plete.

“The de-husked nut drops off the

anvil into this ’ere split cup, and round comes the splittin’ knives, see?—yes, butcher’s cleavers on the spokes of an old wheel. Good, ain’t it?

“The two halves then come up agin’ this glorified egg whisk which scoops aht the meat. The shells slide into the furnace for fuel and can be sold arterwards as finest charcoal.

“The meat goes up on this bucket belt elevator and is emptied into this ’ere hopper which rotates at three ’undred revs, and ’arf dehy drates the meat before chuckin’ it into the ’ot air drum where it’s dry as a tater crisp in a brace o’ shakes —see? It’s foolproof, I tell you.”

During this exposition we had climbed to a small platform about half-way up the thing, from which vantage point I gazed in stupe faction at the fantastic agglomera tion, “But will it work?” I ventured doubtfully.

“Work?” cried Jacko. “I’ll say she’ll work. ’Ere, ’arf a mo,” and he sprang down to the floor level, seized the starting handle of the concrete-mixing engine which, after many loud bangs and much pro fanity, came stuttering to life and, sure enough, like some sort of nightmare dredge, the various com ponents began to creep, crawl, rotate and oscillate to the accom paniment of loud groans, creaks and chirrups—a hair-raising experience!

“You aint seen ’arf yet,” cried Jacko, leaping up on to the plat form again—but in his eagerness he stumbled against Charley, who lost his balance and fell headlong into the hopper, which was now revving in fine style.

“Stone the crows!” cried Jacko as we stared aghast at the wildly whirling legs, “Wot’s the old perisher up to now?”

“Stop the damned thing,” I yelled, heaving him off the platform with a mighty shove.

Eventually we got Charley out. of the hopper. His face was like a dish of mincemeat in a butcher’s window. For a long time he was incapable of uttering a sound but finally he managed to croak: “Out, take me outa here,” and, leaning heavily on my arm, he managed to stagger to the doorway.

“Wot a thing to ’appen to my sponsor,” muttered Jacko. “But you shouldn’t ha’ studied the works so close while she was agoin’.”

Then, as we reeled along the pass age through the junk pile, his en thusiastic voice followed us. “It

ain’t complete yet,” he called. “I’v< still got to rig the vanes of a heli copter atop of her so you won’t hav< to bring the coconuts to her: She’l fly up and go after the nuts.”

P.S. For the benefit of those in terested, arrangements have beei made for the publication of a de tailed diagram of the “Charley’ next month perhaps—W.G.

P.P.S. Perhaps not. —Ed.

“She’ll fly up after the nuts . .

Ships, Timber and SW Pacific

p. 86

NORMAN K. WALLIS is a lead ing figure in the timber trade in Sydney, and since the war he has become an inveterate traveller in the Western Pacific in search oi suitable timber for Australia.

Before the war he was well-known as the owner and skipper of the deep-sea yacht Wanderer, of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, and as a keen officer of the RANVR.

After a University education he joined the family firm of Wallis Bros. Pty. Ltd., timber merchants of Annandale, and at present he is also President of the Timber De velopment Association. When war came he joined the Naval Reserve and, with the rank of Lieutenant- Commander, commanded Corvette Gympie and later a frigate.

In 1946 he went to Singapore, from whence he made a wide sur vey of timber in Java and Borneo on behalf of the timber merchants of Sydney. Since then he has done exploratory work in the New Hebrides, in the Solomons, and in New Guinea, where he has recently been taking thousands of feet of film. A year ago he was at Tenaru,, on Guadalcanal, building a narrow gauge railway to carry the logs out of the jungle. Norman Wallis isi an energetic worker, a fine writer, good speaker, an excellent raconteur, and he is doing a good! job for the Pacific Islands both asi a timber merchant and as an en thusiastic publicity merchant. —

BRETT HILDER.

Brief Sojourn

pp. 87-97

AMEL was horn in Fiji and has lived on numerous other islands. At the end of last year, she spent some months on Norfolk Island, which is in the Pacific, yet out of it. As a dweller from Real Pacific Islands, she wrote us this description.

IHE plane from Whenuapai (Auckland) was filled with holi day-makers, honeymooners and Unary citizens like ourselves, all ;ring through the windows trying get that first exciting glimpse of i rugged cliffs of Norfolk Island, len the plane landed and the r was opened, we were enveloped, once, in its warm, friendly, in mal atmosphere. .t the small guesthouse to which were whisked by a tall, lean, ■ndly taxi-driver, we were greeted the proprietress, hospitable, assed, hard-working Betty, and two gentlemen who sat sunning mselves on the edge of the mdah, their feet in a hydrangea h, their hands firmly holding ;e glasses of beer. 3i!” they said, looking us up and r n from city hats to city shoes, ficome to Norfolk Island! How ; are you staying?” rhree months,” we replied. * * * l due course, we set up house )ing for ourselves, at “Devon,” a pleasant, roomy house, sur ged by lawns and flower lens, and concealed from the I by Norfolk pines and thick i. ae house having been occupied ;he Army during the last War, es. and units were carved antically and ineradicably on kitchen tables, and all the lings were meticulously num d from 110 to 113. Number 110 the house; 111 was the garage was the laundry; and 113 was en coyly in a guava grove, and sed “Officers Only.” le house was embowered in j; glorious begonias climbed i i?: 1 ; night-blooming Cereus i the air with its heady per ;; and many tropical and sub cal flowers rioted together in garden. : never quite recovered from surprise of seeing bananas and les; fruiting side by side. Nature nsh with her fruits and vege

tables on this island, where the climate is so kind that from No vember until February—hot months in the Southern Hemisphere—it was cool enough for a blanket every night.

The lawn at “Devon,” which was once a croquet lawn, was a favourite playground for hundreds of birds.

Brilliant scarlet and purple parrots landed and took off; armies of quail marched regularly over it; green and bronze doves delved busily under the mulberry trees; and the tame little fantails almost perched on my sunhat. But the lovely birds are the Island’s worst pests, consuming and wasting many tons of fruit annually. They have a daily diet of fruit salad, flitting from pears, to guavas, to bananas, to peaches, to oranges, to pawpaws and to figs.

Other pests on the island are rats, and rabbits. The latter, however, are confined to Philip Island, it be ing strictly forbidden to bring live rabbits to the mainland. We were told that years of inbreeding and semi-starvation have now reduced these rabbits to the size of rats.

Surplus horses are also becoming a nuisance on Norfolk as they graze on land which could be given over to dairy herds. * * * When we were not occupied with mowing lawns, weeding flower-beds, chopping wood, cooking, housework and office work, we explored the Island, from Cemetery Bay to Anson Bay, from Bird Rock to Puppy’s Point.

There were not many ruined buildings, green hills and valleys, bean fields and banana plantations, bays and headlands that we did not see. There were unforgettable panoramas of smooth hills curving down to the sea, and of white surf clawing at the rust-red cliffs, which were crowned always with tall Nor folk pines, straight and unyielding even where the wind blew strongest.

At Headstone, there is a memorial to the warders who captured Barney Duffy, the escaped convict . , . and were cursed by him. Within a week after Barney was hanged, the warders were drowned while fishing near Headstone. We searched for the remains of Barney’s tree, the large hollow pme in which he is said to have lived for seven years after escaping from prison. The tree it self was destroyed by fire several years ago, but a distinctive rock alongside it is still there.

At first, we could not find it. We were told to follow a stream in a rush-grown valley near St. Barna bas’ Chapel and to look for this particular rock, near the stream and almost at the edge of the cliff.

Evening was coming on, and we were half-way to the cliff when a cloud suddenly darkened the valley, and, in the rainstorm that followed, we fancied we could feel Barney’s

Coastal Scene.

The Bond, and also the library.

cold, sad ghost hovering near. We found the rock two days later.

We hiked very energetically to Duncombe Bay to see the attractive cairn, composed of large, round ‘pebbles’ from the sea-shore, which was recently erected to mark the spot where Captain Cook first landed on Norfolk Island. This walk Includes part of the Bridle Track, which goes through some beautiful scenery . . . and also one of the densest areas of lantana we had ever seen.

One of the steepest roads on the Island is that which goes down to Ball Bay. On the beach at Ball Bay are the remains of the whaling station which was destroyed by fire two years ago, and was subse quently the scene of a tragedy when a live harpoon head which had been left in the fireplace of the mess kitchen, exploded, and killed several members of a picnic party when they lit the fire. The whaling station now presents a very dis orderly scene, littered with burnt buildings, damaged boats, broken machinery and the ribs and verte brae of several whales.

Kingston, bare of verdure, bristling with crumbling ruins and lashed by the restless surf, is picturesque rather than beautiful, but it is of great historical interest with its numerous relics of the early days 'Of Norfolk Island.

To-day, the least decrepit of the old buildings have been restored and are put to various uses. Admin istration officials, Post Office and Bank are in one, the Government Liquor Bond and the Library are in another. The Library is open on Mondays and Fridays, and, by a

strange coincidence, so is the Bond.

On these two days, it is extra ordinary the number of residents one meets, hurrying to Kingston to change their library books! * * * Emily Bay, the Island’s best bath ing beach, is at Kingston, and nearby is the golf course, wifich, on New Year’s Day, was transformed into a racecourse.

Approximately one hundred spectators attended the big meeting, to place their 5 - and 2 - bets at the Tote (a shed with a “Pay In" window in front and a “Pay Out” window at the back), to cheer their horses to victory and to eat picnic lunches on the hillside. Before each race, the horses were paraded solemnly around the Birdcage (an ancient ruin) while patrons sat on tufts of grass, chewed their pencils, and earnestly made notes in their race books.

The Administrator, Brigadier H. B.

Norman, was an enthusiastic punter, and after every race, he queued up without fail at the Pay Out window.

He confided that he had an excel lent turf tipster. As no dividends were higher than half a crown, no fortunes were won or lost, but everyone agreed that it was much better fun than Randwick.

Driving or walking along the high-banked, leafy lanes, we looked through the hedges of hakea, tecuma. oleander and hibiscus, and found the homes of Norfolk Island —the old homes, with shingled roofs, weathered walls, and stone verandahs, built 50. 60 and 70 years ago; the middle-aged homes, mellow ing with advancing years; slick, new, modern homes, self-consciously out of harmony with the local scenery; and Franklin Boyer’s Dream Home, where he lives with his wife, Julie, and seldom pines for his original home in the USA.

Norfolk Island names fascinated us. Not only the names of the Islanders —and who could fail to be thrilled at meeting a descendant of those famous “Bounty” mutineers? —but also of places and roads.

There were the shopping centres, Burnt Pine and Middlegate. The roads —Rooty Hill, Bullock’s Hut, Stockyard, Cutters’ Corn, Journey’s End. Two Chimneys, New Farm.

And the names on peoples’ gates— Coolibah, Felicita, Poucette. Dun roamin, Torrie Glen. Naumai. Idle while, Ravenna and many others, original and intriguing. * * * Our neighbours—helpful, hospit able and friendly—were a constant joy to us. One of them was Mr.

Alfred Bacon, a sprightly 84. with a fund of witty stories and a fondness for playing the zither. In the course of a roving life, Mr. Bacon has lived, at various times, on Sun day Island, north of NZ. of which he has an album of beautiful photo graphs.

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Barney Duffy’s tree.

Sunday Island, which many people ve loved and left, is described by *, Bacon as “the loveliest in the cific.’’ He first went there as a I of 17 to work for the Bell nily. After some years he left the md, but its appeal was so strong it he reiurned at the first oppor lity. Circumstances kept forcing n to leave, but he always re ned when he saw’ a chance to do Now he is too old to go back, ; he loves it still, and speaks of with a nostalgic gleam in his s. He lives in a small hut near ;von” with his beloved zither and devoted old dog, Pono, for com iy. ye shall never forget Christmas rning at Norfolk Island, when we )ke to find an entrancing cello me parcel on the table. Glowing ough the transparent wrapping e a dozen lovely brown eggs, and top of the eggs, a friendly little i:

A MERRY CHRISTMAS

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ocial life on Norfolk Island can quiet or hectic according to e, and there’s plenty of “snake e“ to liven up the dullest party. the occasions which everyone )ys most are the musical even 1, when “Islanders” and “Main lers” get together for a remark display of talent—singers, lists, violinists, a cellist, and utionists, all combine to provide ly hours of first-class entertain t.

Jainlanders”—that is, residents are not descended from the inal Pitcairners—are people i many parts of the world and i all walks of life, who have id or bought land on the id and settled there, fe on Norfolk Island does not everybody’s temperament, e people have come with the ition of being permanent re its, but have departed after a weeks, complaining of loneli mental inertia, lack of culture too much work. One suspects the last was the deciding factor trfolk Island is not for lazy le. hers have come for two weeks , and have remained for 20 5. Content to spend the rest of lives there, they confess that orfolk Island they have found ideal of happiness— congenial Dany, a lovely climate, fertile beautiful surroundings and iom from the wear and tear of sation. ideal which could easily be we thought wistfully, as the - bore us far away again from “emerald isle set in a silver

H Mr. Terence McManus, of New Hebrides, married Miss Margaret Murray, of Sydney, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, on September 19. The couple will fly to Santo in October to live in a home which is being built for them there.

Young farmers on Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands will be invited to attend a leadership school at Bathurst, NSW, in October. The school will be held by the Junior Farmers’ Clubs of New South Wales.

The Clubs will pay the travelling costs of one member from each island.

A ? e^ ent Commissioner Bernacchi and Mrs. Bernacchi, of the Gfibert and Ellice Islands, left Tarawa on jm* 1 2 i 3 al ?pard RCS Nareau on an official visit to Ocean Island and Honiara. Mr. I. G. Turbott was officer in charge during His Honour’s absence. i ten-year-old Fijian girl was and two boys were injured and taken to Levuka hospital, as the result of the collapse of a buree loii school o building at Veisoto.

Oyalau, on September 20. Fourteen children were inside the hure when the heavy thatched roof and coco nut log framing came down on them.

The Saga Of

pp. 88-89

SAMMY

THOUGH yachtsmen in Papee last year, and early this yea will be thoroughly familiar wil one of the most interesting nautic characters ever to appear in th port of characters, the story Sammy is worth telling to others Sammy suddenly arrived Papeete per Messageries Maritin liner from France in mid-1953. / Egyptian of about 25 years of ag with a flowing black beard, ] created some interest even befo becoming a yachtsman.

His wealthy father had sent hi to France to study, but Sammy, appears, decided that the money ] had been given for this purpo could be more profitably spent < travel. There was very little le of it when he stepped ashore Papeete, but sufficient to purcha a 16-ft, flat-bottomed and very u; stable dinghy.

To the amazement of loc yachtsmen, Sammy set about ri ging this utterly unseaworthy pu for an ocean voyage to Austral: A mast and sail were fitted, b no centre-board, and some old, i: flated motor inner tubes were fas ened in bow and stern to cope wi emergencies, of which there seem likely to be many. Sammy th purchased some stores, put them cans with push-on lids, and w ready for sea.

He got outside the harbour, aft some preliminary capsizes, th capsized again and returned f some readjustments to stabili!

Another attempt was made sor time later, with the same results.

By then Sammy, though equipp with the very best in tropical sui ings, was financially reduced sleeping on the footpath in front Messageries Maritimes office, under a derelict yacht at Fareu' He had cabled to Pa for mo money, but there were lengthy and lays in receiving it, or even an ac nowledgement of the SOS, and ! was too proud to accept hospital! which was offered.

Desperate, Sammy decided make another attempt, but f Honolulu this time, in spite orders from the Harbour Mast forbidding him to leave the ha bour. He got to Moorea, 12 mil away.

Then came the long-await money. Frantic messages were 6 spatched to Moorea to tell Samr to come back and get his cash some millions of francs —and abandon his utterly mad attem on the high seas.

Sammy came in a schooner b later went back and sailed 1 “yacht” on a two-day voyage, ba to Papeete, where she was aga put up for sale. Sammy mov into the best hotel in town, ga elaborate parties, and lived

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manner to which he was iistomed until the next ship nd for Australia removed him n the scene about last March, gentleman, a non-drinker, and a -smoker, but-with a passion for ides, of which Tahiti is desper y short, Sammy—that was the r name he was known by—will ong remembered in that yachts l’s Mecca as the greatest trier, the dumbest yachtsman.

■JPS.

The High Seat of Abundance

pp. 89-103

By Charles Brown, Jr.

FN early 1920, a century after L William Ellis, the pioneer missionary to the Society Islands, Tote his testimonial of the Bora [orans, I voyaged from Uturoa, iaiatea, the very core of the Society roup, to Bora Bora. I was the only hite passenger on the small, fore nd-aft rigged, one-masted cutter hich was homeward bound to this ir northwest outlier of the Societies, was sailing there to see whether le inhabitants would place me on high seat and feed me with an jundance of tidbits.

Under a crescent moon, lifting id falling on the high seas, the itter swept headlong through the bite, brawling reef passage. Her 10m well off to starboard, she epped along in full career up the :ep lagoon to the pier at Vaitape. e capital of Bora Bora. At mid ght, her voyage happily done, she Dored to the Island of Happiness e had brought me so far to see.

The Polynesian captain said for 5 to sleep away the night on his tter. I accepted gladly his in ;ation; I was dog-tired, rhe voyage of 28 miles had con med a day and two nights! All 5 one day, the becalmed sea was lite-hot glass. The motorless tter had simmered in the sun. .d, my tongue dry as a parrot’s, gazed longingly from under a )ad-brimmed American army hat Bora Bora, remote and lonely, its [B, heaven-aspiring escarpments i two-fold peak draped with fry cumulus clouds. Not before low sunset did a sailor’s breeze at the tiller. lardly had the captain given invitation, than the broad »uldered man on the jetty spoke “The popaa—white man —has - come to Bora Bora to be eaten mosquitoes. The extra bed at house has a mosquito-net over tepping across the gunwale, the aker gave greeting to me. “Just me Sam, like everybody here uts does,” he said, in the King’s

English. “You’ll come home with me.’”

I liked the cut of the young man’s jib. And, moreover, his gracious offer had on it the hallmark of sincerity. Sam, I’ll sure be de lighted to stay with you.”

Hereupon, the half-caste planter of Vaitape ordered three brawny crewmen to sling my duds upon their shoulders.

SAM’S habitation was one cig agrette smoke from the jetty A cottage of European build, with a red, iron roof sheltering the front verandah, it stood near the

‘On the arrival of strangers, every man endeavoured to obtain one as a friend and carry him off to his own habitation, where he is treated with the greatest kind ness by the inhabitants of the district; they place him on a high seat and feed him with an abundance of the finest food.’— Polynesian Researches.

blue lagoon, at the foot of Sam’s big coconut plantation. The verandah took my fancy; it would be just the place in the delicious coolness of evening to entertain Sam with the stories of the battles I saw in France and Belgium. Yes, I had stories to tell, stranger than fiction!

And the sight of Sam’s dry beach was always to give him and me a Bora Boran thirst. Madame Sam, her French voice tinkling melodi ously like glass bells, would laugh ingly open many a fresh bottle of beer and fill my glass and Sam’s.

On the verandah, he and I were to find the happiness of living.

And here, the first evening after my arrival, I met the villagers. In twos and threes, they straggled along, shaking my hand and greet ing me with the Tahitian word lorana.

“Hare mai tamaa. Come and eat with us,” they gave their time honoured invitations, just like their ancestors had invited Missionary Ellis to eat with them!

Some of the men came only in red and white loin-cloths, others wore a shirt and blue denims. All were barefooted. Numerous were the six-footers, erect, strapping fellows with enormous limbs and biceps that bulged beneath their skins, bronze giants of men, like the giants of olden times.

And true daughters of Mother Earth were the Polynesian women, their skins alive with the golden

glow of velvety fruit Mitpq nf

women, slender, kindly-eyed somt

whose features had been cast irZ'Z Mongolian mould. And tall comelv women with clear, sparkling £ ororwfrHn ey0 K ° f ma snificent body ?h2 P 25 t - on f’ beanng themselves with the majesty of queens. The older women wore the universal dark I™™ T Mother Hubbard fiv^JlT Whlle the y° un S ones cap tivated my eye with their gav showy print dresses. s y ’ wwl 6r woul( i 1 for Set the woman whose ageing face was wrinkled like a stained-glass window. Giving me !?- dinner invitation, she said When you come to eat, I’ll show at U whfch Sr i^ y • li 1 ? le - tree a fountain aL fulfilled -> WISheS Uttered by men But what nonsense it would have been for me to make known my wishes at her bubbling spring when an my wishes were coming true right at my open-hearted hosts’ and hostess. I could not have wished a finer table than theirs.

Madame Sam’s cuisine would have made the French chef at the Diadem Hotel on Tahiti green with envy. And each precious red drop of Sam’s gurgling wine contained the exact amount of iron required for my war-shrivelled body.

Sam and Madame Sam certainly placed me on the high seat of abundance.

HOW the good days stretched! I twisted the clock and the calendar to serve my purposes.

But the abundance did not diminish.

There was no escaping the abund ance. I abandoned myself to the urge of my stomach, munching and swallowing, possessed of a devil of hunger. The more I ate, the more Sam and Madame Sam smiled their joy to see me eat. These were moments of living, when I came m touch with the hospitable couple on a high level of understanding.

“Everybody is very jolly at Bora Bora,” I was told on Tahiti and Raiatea.

Two nights after my arrival, I went to see what jollification the youths and maidens of Vaitape were making on the mahora —village green. Sam, clean tuckered out from cutting copra, took a bath and went to bed early.

I sauntered past houses of bam boo thatched with shaggy pan danus-leaves, set among giant banana-plants, coconut-palms, and breadfruit-trees crystalled all over with moonlight. In one house, oval shaped and fifty or sixty feet in length, the village elders were hold ing their weekly-prayer-meeting. I thought the himene (hymn) they were singing exceptionally beautiful, with the men mingling their deep basses with the altos and light sopranos of the women, until the combination of sound was like that

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an organ. The elders called for e to come in and sing.

“I can’t sing,” I begged off. “I ive a bullfrog in my throat.”

On the greensward, by the for itten graves beneath the lovely by-red flamboyant tree, I found e amorous youths and sparkling ed maidens dancing the hivinau, round dance.

On their heads were wreaths of psterious phosphorescent flowers at pulsed and dimmed and glowed the moonlight: from their necks ngled long gold and silver ains of jasmine and frangipani >ssoms. Three striplings seated the grass were furiously blowing mboo nose-flutes, playing the most passioned music they knew. the dancers tripped round and md in a wide circle, over the lonlit crimson carpet of flam pant flowers, their voices were )ming like conch shells, eerie and itastic to hear. That was a ice!

Hare mai e ori, Popaa. Come and ice, White Man,” called the icers, opening wide their hearts me. )ancing was what exactly re ;ed me most! I leaped into the acious ring. And found myself idwiched between a beauteous nsel and a hulking pug-nosed

wench chewing mape-nuts with her front teeth! I put my hands on the soft nude shoulders of the floweret, and felt the wench clamp her spread-fingered hands over my shoulders.

“Hei! Hei! Hei!” shouted the joyous circle. Round and round the humble headstones we danced in passionate abandon, our hips and rumps wiggling and quivering, our abdomens shaking and tossing to the sounds of wild, passionate flutes.

We danced with an unrestraint that was boundlessly gustful and imag inative.

Presently they commenced sing ing a passionate-throated heathen bridal song, a mighty fortissimo con passione, wedding themselves to hilarity. I opened wide my mouth and lo! The bullfrog leaped out of my throat. I sang like a mocking bird! How happy was I—no one can conceive how happy!

“Waitai! Very good!” The high spirited wench behind be laughed raucously, and hit me a solid whack between the shoulder blades.

“Maitai!” I passed the word on to the little island princess who was mischievously tossing her curly red gold hair in my face, smacking her so hard that she cried, “Aue!”, and. clasping her arms, bent double with laughter.

“Maitai! Maitai! Maitai!” Every body was playing maitai. The

tropic night resounded with whacks, aues!, and shrieks of laughter.

Finally, we stopped to recover ourselves. Little Flower, my partner, took from her hair a white waxlike tiare Tahiti flower and put it in front of my left ear. The chief agent of flirtation, the love flower, worn before that ear, signified that I had a vahine —a woman, Little Flower!

“The hivinau is our oldest dance,” she said in her school-learned French, flashing a lyrical smile.

“They danced it in the heathen time. And my great-grandmother— she of Vaitape who was called Many Skies —danced it with the red headed hunter of whales the night he got her with child.”

Thus, without asking, I learned how Little Flower came by the reddish-gold hair streaming in lovely tresses over her neck and shoulders. And why her satiny skin was a light honey-varnished hue, and her sensual mouth was a little red jade cup brimful of kisses. And why, when she looked at me, as she did every second, the liquid depths of her eyes were luminous with the fragments of sunsets and the shine of stars. She was indeed lovely—young and ripe as a mango!

And though the word “sex-appeal” had not yet been coined, Little Flower could have written text books on “sex-appeal.” From my throat came a softly breathed

“Aue" —an exclamation of wonder, of surprise that such a creature could be. I made gallant advances to the sensuous little beauty.

After a quarter of an hour, at least, had passed, the youths and maidens, having recovered them selves, started wandering off in pairs. I took Little Flower by the hand and strolled with sweet

pastoral thoughts down to the silv beach to eat mape-nuts and talk cabbages and kings.

ONE magnificent, golden nigl Sam and I visited his go( friend Wong Foo, whose sto and bakeshop faced the villa; green. The buyer, curer, and e: porter of most of the islam

anilla, the yellow merchant-baker r as a rugged Individualist. Although am did not say what his visit was bout, I suspected it concerned his pening vanilla.

When we entered the store-shanty, fang Foo, perched up on the mnter, was singing in a high nasal ?ang, “Tsi-tsi-tsi-glug-glug-tsi!”, scompanying himself on a one ring fiddle.

The wizened old Chinaman, clad ily in blue denims, was profuse ith his bows and loranas. He ated us at the big social table ;ar the brass coffee urn and rows white bowls. Great was my sur ise when he set before us three inking glasses and a large bottle i the label of which snarled a linese tiger. When Wong brought e stack of little, thin-as-cardboard ava pies, I looked questioningly Sam. But his mind was pre mpied. ‘This ‘Tiger Teeth Gin’ arrived sterday,” Wong informed Sam in stardised Tahitian. “It’s bite is •ocious.” He filled the glasses.

Afang toasted me, with Sam in preting. “May you have all men ■ friends to place you on the ;h seat of abundance.” fa which I responded that Wong’s mtiful sentiment would forever ;upy a niche in my memory. I »posed for him a long and healthy and “lots of pretty girls to s”! •hortly, Sam and Wong put their ids together and started com ning in tense whispers. The y time they looked at me was m Wong unleashed a second, bite “Tiger Teeth.” Much was there their actions that puzzled my ildered brain. ot until I had eaten my sixth did Sam deign to regard me. relief was considerable when spoke. “I know how bored stiff are by what you don’t under let. When you’re bored stiff, 'e’s nothing like stretching your . I’ll meet you at the candlenut — where you and Little Flower t last night’s rendezvous that ve been so secretive about all otwithstanding Sam’s little dig ne, I could have somersaulted i delight. I thanked Wong for pies and two bites of “Tiger th,” and wished him pleasant ims; then, I hurried out into the iant night. A soft breeze was fing down from the heights, m with the fragrance of jasmine frangipani; it was like a kiss sr the starlight. The reef was >ing the deep undertones of the TROLLED along the road. In the bam b o o-walled, palm thatched houses beneath the nut- and breadfruit-trees shin like frosted glass and silver, natives were singing fish songs canoe songs with swinging uses, clapping their hands

rhythmically. “Come and sing with us. White Man,” they called. Two sparklmg-eyed, flower-adorned girls walking hand in hand, made as pretty a picture as I could wish to see.

Suddenly, I felt drowsy. Why walk to the candlenut-tree when Little Flower was not there? I would wait where I was for Sam?

At the right of me, a foot back from the road, in a luxuriant garden, was the imposing of the vanilla king of Bora Bora The spacious verandah was full of wicker chairs and tables, and, on each side of the double doorway in which scented breezes were stir ring the white lace curtains, burned a ghost-lamp. Below the stairs was

a lnc u , wished* f i a r Wn ' L Could not have no nw* r „ J te ? mattress - in time ’ 1 was dozin £ on it. nd dut a few minutes had passed when, between half-shuttered lids. f th u e 9 ld ci nnamon-brown P^ to g at bendmg solicitously over Sinr.cS gen -V, y raised my head and slipped a pillow beneath it; then St an oversized lamp at the edge of the verandah. As long as the^ieht focused on me, he Sew for a ow tainty, no long-toothed ghost wonid molest the White Man!

Txrvio* ven frable patriarch of laulT* h £ d d ? n u e was not

InywheVrfiTnmy"?™^^!

rorld. Not if I lived as long as he ’horn the missionaries say lived ine hundred sixty and nine years ould I forget the fineness of con deration and spontaneous out- During of heart of that brown man I Bora Bora for the white man om over the seas.

JIHAKE a leg!” shouted Sam, J poking my ribs with his toe.

“‘You’d lie here till coconut ees dropped pineapples, if I’d let iu. Rise and shine!”

I woke with a start. The moon id fallen to midnight. Sam was rapping the pillow in the quilt to turn to the owner.

“You and Wong got your heads art at last?” I arose.

“Yes; and our talk wasn’t about 7 vanilla, as I let you think.” Sam imaced like a wooden idol; then, ing a fellow who never could ep anything to himself long, he id, “Wong’s agreed to furnish ir muscovy ducks, three suckling js, six of his fattest coconut-fed >sters, nine kilos of rice, fifty ava pies, and one five-gallon nijohn of red wine. And he’ll What’s all that chow for, Sam?” vas damn curious. ‘That’s for the farewell dinner idame Sam and I will give you ; night before you kiss the soil Bora Bora good-bye, next week, d Wong’ll be at the dinner. He’ll ng his fiddle and sing the song

that begins, ‘Tsing, Tsang, Tsungr And he’s also going to bring six cartons of cigarettes and a dozen bottles of ‘Tiger Teeth.’ ”

“And I’m inviting Little Flower ”

I said, putting her name down on the guest-list. “She likes Wone’s pie-crust.’

More Stories of

p. 90

The Count

A STORY about Count von Luckner which is probably not well-known is that after he had been taken prisoner at Wakaya and put on the SS Amra he and his party were disarmed and given parole; he then realised how he had been bluffed and that the ship was not armed.

Meanwhile, the Captain on the bridge was trying to unload the Count’s revolver: failing, he sent for him, handed him the revolver and asked him to break it for him as he could not. The Count took the revolver, broke it and handed it and the bullets back to the Captain.

A similar story concerns the Count and his party after they had landed at Suva, and settled in a building which had been built by the Fijian Chiefs as a rest house.

A heavy guard was posted around it.

One day the Count was taking a walk in the grounds and came across a sentry. He went up to him, stood at attention and stared at him for a minute, then said: “That is a nice rifle you have. May I have a look at it?” “Yes sir,” said the sentry and handed it over.

The Count examined it very care fully remarking that it was indeed a good weapon and jokingly said as he handed it back; “I would sooner be at the butt-end.” He said good bye and walked straight to the guard-room and reported the sentry for not saluting him.

In World War I, Fiji sent a Con tingent to England, a native labour corps to France and trained another European Company as reinforce ments, so manpower was at a pretty low ebb.

Continuous rumors kept floating into Suva that another two boats containing Germans had landed on Viti Levu and were believed to have a rendezvous with the Count who was by this time confined in the Suva gaol.

These Germans were supposed to have been seen at different places and the Authorities were kept busy sending armed parties into the bush to find them. Failing, they thought it would be a good idea to form a kind of Home Defence Company and attached to it what was called a Veteran Corps, to be used as a kind of Guard—this was com manded by the late Sgt. Tommy Horne.

The Governor of the gaol, a Mr.

Dalton, became aware that some strange noises came from the prisoners’ cells at night and he was of the opinion that they were tick tacking some messages to someone on the Tamavua heights which overlooked the gaol.

One night the signals were so

distinct that be became alarmed and rang up Headquarters. The OC im mediately dispatched Sgt. Horne with a section of the Veteran Corps, to investigate. They took up position under the large breadfruit tree which was outside the wall of the gaol alongside the prisoners’ cells. They could hear the tick tacking distinctly and thought they could see something moving in trees Sgt. Horne challenged three times to come down. No reply; so he gave the command to fire. Two flying foxes dropped to the ground.

The enemy outside being disposed of, the Veterans entered the gaol to take possession of the alleged wireless set. As they approached the cell the mystery was solved—it was a carbide lighting plant working— BlßK.

This Month 's New Reading

pp. 90-95

(Conducted by the Assistant Editor)

WITH the approach of the gift giving season, there has been a mild spate of books this month —and for once, all of them in their various ways, readable.

No matter what the literary tastes of your family and friends you should be able to manage something to suit from amongst this collec tion : Journey by Junk, by Willard Price. Published by Heinemann Ltd., Australian price 25/-.

The Romance of the Great Barrier Reef, by Frank Reid. Published by Angus and Robertson; Australian price 22/6.

The Lady of Arlington, by Harnett T. Kane. Published by Peter Davies Ltd.; Australian price 15/6.

The Toll-Gate, by Georgette Heyer. Published by Heinemann; Australian price 12/6.

Who Wanders Alone, by Peter Pinney. Published by Angus and Robertson; Australian price 21/-.

Too Dead to Run, by Jason Manor.

Published by Seeker and Warburg, Australian price 12/-.

Death of a Lake, by Arthur Upfield, published by Heinemann, Australian price, 12/-. (This book will be reviewed in November). ☆ With a little more co-operation from publishers, we might have re ceived Price’s Journey by Junk be fore Michener’s Sayonara (reviewed last month). They complement each other but appreciation of Sayonara may have been deeper if the solid background of Price had already been absorbed.

Price and his wife went to Japan to see whether MacArthur’s 20th century miracle —i.e., Japan’s over night acceptance of democracy— was as all-embracing as the Gen

eral believed it was; and whett it was likely to stick.

For their investigations, t ] Prices choose the Inland Sea a hired a Japanese fishing junk, owner and his two uncles to h( in their quest. The book, thereto serves two purposes—it is a tra' story about a region that has € ceeding charm if only one-quar of what the author says is tr And it provides a penetrating stu on the Japan of to-day and what likely to be the Japan of the futu Like Michener, Price is appre ative of the land and its peo{ Unlike MacArthur, he does not 1 lieve that the Japanese have be “democratised.”

Not that the ordinary Japan are at fault: after the surrem and in the early days of the Occuj tion they embraced democracy what they took to be democrac; with a fanatical fervour peculia Japanese. But as the years sped this new religion did not seem work out according to the Ji anse book. The leaders of 1 Occupation were frequently pnr to have feet of clay; the measu they introduced, tried and pro l in the Western world, often w contrary to ingrained Japan custom and culture; the great “ forms” (such as land reform) f quently left the people it was i signed to assist worse off than fore. In recent years the tende] has therefore been to abandon rm of the much-acclaimed innovati of democracy and for the coun to revert to many of the recer decried institutions of the past, u power again held tightly in hands of the few.

At the same time, there is : other problem—the growth of Cc munism, a power with more vi than the wishful-thinkers wo have us believe, and tied closely with this, the rising flood of popi tion coupled with the loss of Japj overseas territories, her lack of ] materials and a world fear of insistent drive for overseas mark The available arable soil of Ja] will not support the present J anese population, which is grow at the rate of 2 million per y» What is the answer?

This book is interesting, en taining—and thought-provoking. ☆ The 1,200 miles of the G: Barrier Reef stretch along t Queensland coast from the regioi the Tropic of Capricorn to the of the Continent. The reef counted among the wonders of world, the happy-hunting groi for scientists and sight-seers, as well, it and the seas within without, its innumerable islands

islets, have been a road to a venture and tragedy and thus ha provided bounteous material for t story-teller.

Frank Reid, with The Romance the Great Barrier Reef, is possil the first to collect these stories wit in one book. Most of them ha been told before, many times, I they lose none of their virtue 1 that.

Here are the stories of early shi wrecks and castaways; of sunk galleons and buried treasure; cannibals and unfortunate wh women who were forced to live w. the aborigines. Here is the story the castaway Chinamen of Ros Island, who allegedly were treat as “store” cattle by the mei hungry Louisiade Archipela natives; here is Nicholas the Gre and many others which have becoi part of the legends of Papua the days when that Territory v regarded as a sort of outer subi of North Queensland.

There are stories of pearlshi beche-de-mer and trochus fishii and founding of the Jardine dynai when Frank married his Same princess, of the Malietoa family, w had arrived in Northern Austra with a party of missionaries. S died when well into her eighties a is buried at Somerset.

Finally, there is the story of t Quetta, which struck an uncharl rock near the eastern approach Torres Strait on February 23, 18 The ship sank in a matter minutes; of the 280 people board, 173 perished.

Among the survivors was years-old Emily, daughter of T Dyson Lacy, a station-owner n( Mackay. She was an exceptiona strong swimmer, and with br periods when she clung to ra which drifted her way, swam fr< 9 p.m. on a Friday until 8 a.m.

Sunday—the last period for hours with no assistance at al when she was picked up by t Albatross.

A year later she went to Engla to finish her education and th< met and married Mr. Stand Hore, a barrister. He became aic de-camp to the Governor of T: mania and later they went Papua, where Mr. Hore was, for short time, Resident Magistra Mrs. Hore died only recently Bowral, NSW. Mr. Dyson Ho: Lacy, a well known planter of N Guinea, is her son.

This book has innumerable as; ciations for those who dwell in t SW Pacific: a “must” for collect' of books about this region. ☆ t IT is a remarkable fact that all the books written about 1 American civil war, compa tively few have been written fn the point of view of the Norths (and winning side). The wiles a; craft of the writers seem to be k;.

>r the cause of the Confederacy— laybe because of the lingering amour of the Deep South; per ips because lost causes make better ory material.

If your knowledge of American story is dim and you have hither believed that Robert E. Lee was e name of a Mississippi steam iat. Lady of Arlington will put you fht. It concerns Lee, the General, id his wife, Mary.

When the fateful year of 1861 me, Lee, a West Point graduate, is offered the leadership of the >rthern army; he chose instead to ht for the South as the General Virginia’s forces Ihe General—at least according this version—was one of the few utherners w r ho had no delusions to the improbability of his side nging the war to a successful iclusion.

According to the Southern creed, ‘ryone of European blood South the Mason-Dixon Line was a itleman; all those above it were :. As it was inconceivable that itlemen could be beaten by those lesser birth, the war was as >d as won. The surprising thing that, with most of the material vantages, the Union should have :en four weary years to prove X the Southerners could be so mg. It says much for the spirit the South, if not for the leaders the northern forces. lost of the action is seen ough the eyes of Mary, and Lee

is presented in a sympathetic light as a man of outstanding integrity a great soldier, a devoted father and husband. As with most novels based on real people and facts, there is a certain lack of intimacy with the people it concerns—in what should be some of the more emotional parts of the story one is asked to take much for granted in stead of sharing with the char acters the mental conflicts and re actions that must have beset them

Nothing much can be said about of th? „ an / stab lished writer of the calibre of Georgette Hever of course, that it is up* to standard and will be accented eagerly by her fans. accepted d f oes^ ot Pretend to be pro found or to discuss weighty matters of history: but she has made the period novel—frequently so tedious popular, and her admirers will not be disappointed in the latest. The Tod Gate contains the regulation number of Dukes, Earls, lowly Knights, low and high-born villains,

md dashing damsels of spirit but, tlas, no banking account.

This one also has a toll-gate, left n charge of an urchin whose father, he gate-keeper, has mysteriously isappeared. A Captain of Dragoon Juards befriends the urchin and ut of a sense of adventure tem orarily takes on the job of gate eeper. He remains on when he ights the heroine, a junoesque reature, grand-daughter of the im overished squire.

There is considerable skulduggery i the local shrubbery and in a idden underground cavern but all le mysteries are successfully solved id there is the usual happy ending. ☆ T was something of a misnomer to call Peter Pinney’s second book Who Travels Alone. On w stretches of his journey, from e Balkans through the Middle ist to North Africa and to Kenya, he without an attendant lass. 5 shares their beds or their sleep

g-bags impartially.

He carries all his possessions in a •ing bag. Never has more than a tv pennies to jingle; is in per tual visa trouble. His travels, ?refore, are not at the tourist level d consist mainly of running en imters with those who live at the vest level anywhere from Zagreb Zanzibar.

People, however, are kind at these

levels and when they are not, he works—bill-posting in a political campaign in Trieste; selling baked corn-cobs or editing a paper in Athens, breaking stones somewhere else. When pressed, he describes himself as a student— which de scription covers many sins in that part of the world.

It is life in which (according to the author, anyway) wine is more important than food; but which, one suspects, is a great deal more pleasant to read about than experi- F£ c^ pa J ticularl y if y° u are past that first flush of youth when un certainty, dirty food, vermin-in fested beds, or a night or two under a hedge are no longer “glamorous.”

The book has not the exuberance one might expect—the author seems to have turned what might be youthful adventure into a vocation and one is left divided in opinion as to whether he does these fool things from some compelling urge of youth—or merely to be able to write a travel book about them Similarly a group of Australian girls he met in Greece were un decided whether he was a bum a bludger—or a battler.

However, the book itself with its straight-forward, surprised-at-noth mg style and its excursions into the back-alleys and by-ways untrod by the tourist, is good entertainment.

Peter Pinney, bane of stuffed shirts and frustrater of Consuls, is the grand-son of Sir Hubert Murray, of Papua; son of a former Admin

istrator of Norfolk Island. Perhans fhpri? V6IS an i d method °f same are,

famfly traditSn natUral reaction t 0

☆ Too Dead To Run is typical American thriller fare, all built on a plan slightly larger than life— or so we hope. It’s certain that all

Land Court Judges in Cooks

p. 103

Two Judges of the Maori Land Court. New Zealand, journeyed bv Air Department calibration aircraft to Rarotonga in September to con duct hearings of the Cook Islands Appelate Court.

They were Judge Norman Smith and Judge Ivor Prichard Main work of the appelate court in the Cooks is to hear appeals against Cook Islands Land Court judgments. Its decisions can often clear the way for productive use of blocks of land. The court was established in 1946. . T £e US, Navy is looking for four healthy young men prepared to marry girls on the Western Pacific island Chichi Jima. There are 163 people on the island, but they are all descended from a few Americans who settled there 100 years ago and they agree it is time they had some new blood. The Governor sought the help of the Navy, which has promised a free trip to the prospec tive bridegrooms—and a free return if they are rejected.

firm 11 rJf le ri ad^ i f e the Consultant JS 1 ? Urwi ? u ° rr a nd Partners of London, which the Fiji Govern ment engaged earlier this year to look into ways of improving the efficiency of the Colony’s public service, the Fiji Government is ap pointing a Chief Personnel Offi- SfifK new a PP° in tee will deal With policy matters in regard to staff and methods.

The Galip

pp. 104-105

New Guinea’s Most Succulent Nut

AN enterprising firm in Hawaii, seeking novel and attractive foodstuffs for marketing in America, asked the PIM for any available information about the Galip—that succulent, well flavoured nut so much in favour among all races and classes in New Guinea.

We sent the letter on to the Director of Agriculture in New Guinea, and Mr. R. E. P. Dwyer’s reply, published hereunder, is not only interesting—it shows how promptly and efficiently this De partment functions when anyone seeks information about the Terri tories’ agricultural resources: There are a number of species of Canarium found in Papua and New ■Guinea. Of the two most common, one has rounded ovate shells and the other ribbed shells. The natives refer to these as Galip No. 1 and Galip No. 2.

Some species are soft-shelled and not edible, except the one called ■Chinese olive, which can be treated as an olive. The Galip nut is most closely related to the Java Almond, Canarium commune, which makes such a beautiful avenue in the Botanic Gardens at Bogor, In

donesia. These nuts are favoured articles of food there as are the Galip nuts here, both natives and Europeans regarding them highly.

I would refer you to Burkill’s Dictionary of the Economic Pro ducts of the Malay Peninsula, under “C” Canarium, for quite a good de scription of the species, and its economic uses.

The Galip nut, of course, seasonal in its fruiting; and 01 odd trees have been cultivated.

Pacific Islands Monthly has ; formed you, the nuts are mail collected in the bush. The n are very rich in protein and oil a: when roasted, compare more th favourably with other well-kno types of nuts. For example, ma

teople prefer them to roasted pea luts. There is no question of the lutritive value being high, and the helled nuts contain more than 60 er cent, of an excellent-tasting dible oil. The oil is often used s a medium for cooking fish and, i our opinion, the taste is better lan peanut oil for that purpose.

The shells are hard to crack, and re comparable with the Brazil nut, not harder.

The best way to keep the shelled “rnels is in an air-tight jar, and lit them in the same way as pea ats. On a large scale they can be eported in sealed tins. With such high oil content they can easily ) rancid when shelled, if not pro ;rly stored. After roasting and Iting, the shelled kernels will keep long while, if adequately stored.

I am forwarding 2 lbs by airmail r seed purposes. These seeds ive been addressed to the Plant narantine Section, Honolulu, for livery to you. The viability of the eds deteriorates rapidly, so it is ggested that you plant them as on as possible after receipt. It s been found that stratifying the sds between sand, sawdust, or a ixture of both, gives good results, le sawdust or sand should be kept )ist and the nuts transferred to rsery rows as soon as they com ;nce to shoot.

Sea Scouting

p. 105

[?] e Senior Ranger, new craft of the [?]ul Sea Scouts, seen here soon after [?] recent launching. During the cere [?]y the first post-war warrants issued Chinese scouters were presented to toa stmaster Chum Fatt Pang and Asst. or Sea Scout Master Daniel, NG. —Photo by Chin H. Meen.

Tuna Fishing

p. 105

NEW JAP FLEET FOR

SAMOAN

THE Van Camp cannery at Pago Pago, American Samoa, was idle in September pending arrival of another Japanese tuna fleet to re place the one whose contract has expired.

The cannery has shipped a total of 7.000 cases of canned tuna to date; and a further 500 cases still await shipment overseas.

The plant manager, Mr. Paul Hedrick, suffered a cerebral haemorrhage recently and has been

wwi • the Pago Pa £° hospital where he is reported to be pro gressing satisfactorily. P Mi. Hubertus Van Pel, recentlv appointed fisheries adviser to the bouth Pacific Commission, has also been visiting American Samoa re cently investigating fishing condi tions from a commercial and sub sistence point of view.

The American wrecking team at Canton has now stripped two-thirds of the mam and B-decks of the wreck of the President Taylor and has in places cut away side plating to within two feet of the water line. The valuable bronze pro pellers have been shipped to Japan.

For Pacific Radio Amateurs

pp. 107-108

INDUCTED BY EX ZK-1-AC/VR-2-AK.

dress notes to P.O. Box 3408, Sydney. ■URRENT news is short this month, ■ due to your correspondent’s transfer m Auckland to Sydney. However, there word from Rarotonga which should srest DX men. tuart Kingan, ZK-l-AA, long silent, tes that he has just acquired a per rient home at Avatiu (Rarotonga) and be back on all bands in the near ire, mainly phone but also CW. In immediate post-war days Stuart, then charge of the ionisphere station, and second Op, David Evaroa, kept 1-AA on the air almost 24 hours of day. Conditions on 20 metres were i very good thousands of overseas ions making contact with ZK-l-AA— later also with David, a very keen man, who, with Stuart’s tuition, be e ZK-l-AH—first and only local-born qualify since World War 11. (Fred ey, ZK-l-AG, now inactive, also born >tonga, was on the air pre-war.) lose who worked ZK-l-AA in those ire days will recall how, every half ', the station had to go off the air a while as ionisphere measurements taken. David, now on the New and Post & Telegraph Department’s tal-grinding staff at Wellington, and icrarily off the air with housing prob , has the call ZL2ASJ to-day. ug, ZK-l-AB, out on a tour of his hern Group radio kingdom (he’s RI), was reported on the air from hyn Island in August, and probably also on from other islands as his made its way round, seat alongside Mr. H. E. Maude of louth Paciific Commission’s permanent at the September meeting of the ic Islands Society in Sydney, yielded iteresting story of the establishment le RNZN-P. & T. Department radio >n on Pitcairn Island during the war. jugh not a Ham story, it concerns a which is very much in the Ham The story arose through your corres mt, then radio operator in a egian ship, having met Mr. Maude d the schooner “New Golden Hind” ipeete at that time. The schooner, ed on hush-hush jobs to isolated Is, had just been down to Pitcairn :k up the Swiss Markwalder family, rors of the yacht “Trondjem” which »ecn wrecked on that island, k in New Zealand from this cruise, ffaude was immediately attached to xpedition which sailed aboard an can Liberty ship with staff, install technicians, and equipment, for rn. Half way to the Island the lor suddenly dropped off.

American Chief-Officer remarked these ships had been built in a and they sometimes forgot to n up some of the bolts! io silence was broken and within three ships were on the scene, tanker eventually taking them in nd heading north for the Cooks speed probably well in excess of the y’s best under her own steam, ever, before arriving anywhere, a

hurricane developed to the north, and an argument developed between the two Masters as to the safest course. The tanker's Master won the argument—but was wrong. They crossed the track of the hurricane, the tow parting, and the Liberty, with its Pitcairn expedition aboard, somehow survived seven fright ful days of 50-degree rolls, all hands fully expecting her to turn turtle.

t E 0 V r‘r y ’ 3 salvage arrived and \Z ihe vessel back to Wellington, where the propeller was replaced and the ex pedition despatched again, this time to arrive safely at the Island.

The station is still there, but silent, partly because a qualified operator could not be found in recent years, at the poor money offering, and partly because a low-powered station is adequate to-day or the Island’s needs, contact with the outside world being maintained via Raro tonga and with ships when nearing the island.

AS one can scarcely meet Mr. Maude without the conversation turning to the WPHC’s lonelier charges, it also turned to Washington Island and Ron Garrett (now VK9RG and BP plantation

Mr. R. Garrett.

inspector, with HQ in Rabaul) whose entry into Ham radio must have been as unorthodox as any on record.

Ron’s knowledge of radio was nil when he went to manage that island and its Gilbertese labour a few years before the war. But one day Worthing Castle, a Honolulu Ham whose call we’ve forgotten, came in with his wife aboard their yacht.

Worthing’s urgings, advice by letter and radio, and assistance in providing or despatching equipment and books from Honolulu later, put Ron, only European on Washington, on the air as the first Ham ever to be established on that atoll.

Some of his difficulties in the damp climate can be gauged from the fact that, without any mechanical aid of any kind, Ron not infrequently laboriously unwound the thousands of turns from various transformers, to find the corroded break, then rewound them again after repairs.

Then, of course, came the war close down and VRSA became a link in the Pacific coast-watching system.

To-day Washington Island is off the air —except when Phil Palmer, VR3C, takes along his portable rig from Fanning when he goes up to supervise the loading of the island’s copra aboard an overseas ship.

The following VK9 changes and additions are listed; New stations: VK9JH, J. F. Hanran, c o DCA. Port Moresby; VK9PF, P. T. Filmer, Kavieng.

New Ireland. Change QTH of VK9GV, G. V. Campbell from c/o AWA, Lae, to co DCA Mess, Lae. Delete VK9RO, R.

M. Ellison of Lae. station closed.

We also regret to record the recent

death of Bill Macgregor, VK9MC, of Baiyer River. NG.

Our last VK9 list appeared in May issue.

We note that VK4IC on Willis Islet, one of a total population of two persons on this meteorological reporting outpost off the Queensland coast, is very active on JO-metre phone. These boys receive a surface mail once per year, in June.

In the North Pacific KC6KU, Ja Youngstrom at Kusaie, a recent recn appears to be a keen man. He’s usi a Viking rig.

A new man joined the Tarawa ra staff in August—Mr. R. Jones. We bell he replaces Mr. Adams. Though thei no information, there are hopes that may liven the VR-1 air.

Air Travellers to P-NG

p. 109

A European entrant in the recent Thakaundrove (Fiji) fishing com peition was knocked unconscious when the large walu he had just hqoked leapt from the water and hit him between the eyes. The stunned man was rescued by his Fijian com panion who also retrieved the walu Later, the hospitalised victim was cheered to learn that his unkind catch weighed 24 lb, and was re cognised by the competition com mittee.

Among those flying to New Guinea on September 14 were: (left to right Pastor White, president of the Coral Sea

Mr. F. Keen, who is with the Department of Works at Lae; he had been on leave.

Mr. V. Cox, general manager of Gibbes Sepik Airways, returening to Goroka afer a five-months' trin abroad. Mrs. L. Mur land, who was going to Wau to rejoin her husband.

Union Mission, who was returning to Lae after visiting San Francisco to attend the World Conference of Missionaries.

Which Will be Highlands

p. 109

LAE OR MADANG?

Port

'HE building of the bridge across the Markham River at Mark ham Point is steady but slow ogress. It is half-way across and is believed the worst of the job w is over.

Preparations had been made to ild a bridge across the Erap—an portant tributary of the Mark in on the north side of the Mark in Valley, giving access to the per Markham—when the banks the river at the site selected col •sed, and the plan had to be mdoned. Some of the material the bridge had already been as nbled. Another site, further up the high country, has been )sen, and the bridge should be oss the Erap by the end of the :r. t is planned then to carry on Markham Valley Road west rds, to cross the Upper Mark n, and on across the Markham tnu Divide to Kainantu. leanwhile, other people are try to hurry on the road link be ien Gusap and Madang. .Ithough most people expect that ultimate port of the Central hlands district will be Madang, people of Lae still are confident t when they get their road up Markham Valley to Kainantu, ling in with the Hagen-Gusap ntral Highlands) road there, Lae become the port of the Central hlands. here is much interest in this ,lry of road communications, as veen the seaports of Lae and iang and the Highlands, astqr White, of the Seventh Day entist Mission, a year ago, came by jeep, from Kainantu to Lae. was held up at one river, and to change jeeps there—other ; the journey was completed by i in 12 hours.

News of the Small-Ships

pp. 111-123

IT HAPPENED IN THIS MONTH:

■Still to be seen on Palmerston land are articles of furniture from ie French barque La Tour Auvergne, wrecked there October , 1913. Surprisingly, nothing ►pears in the several standard >rks available in libraries about is wreck.

Tahiti correspondent Oscar Nord an recalls that he was serving in e old Sonoma. While bound from molulu to Pago Pago a radio jssage was received that La Tour Auvergne, bound from Papeete to ►umea, was posted missing at )yds. Arriving in Pago Pago in bruary, 1914, they found there J French gunboat Zelee, out irching islands along the route ; the missing vessel, liater, when Sonoma arrived in dney, news was received that all nds from the French bargue had ;n picked up on Palmerston and. The crew were later re flated to France. A few months 5r the Zelee was sunk in Papeete :bour by the German raiding isers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau.

tURRICANE WARNINGS:—With

)ther hurricane season in sight, summarise the voice weather adcasts available to small ships. • New Guinea-Solomons area: •t Moresby on 1250/6130 kc/s at 3 0855 1230 2200 GMT Monday to

Friday; 0225, 0855/2155 GMT Satur day; 0855 GMT Sunday and holi days. Also on request from VIG (ships 6280, VIG 6225 kc/s) at 0600 2200 GMT. Brisbane on 4917/ 9660 kc/s at 0815/0845 2000 GMT For New Hebrides/New Caledonia area: From Vila-YJX on 3450 kc s at 2115 GMT and on request (ships also on 3450 kc/s). For waters from New Hebrides eastward to Cook Islands: Nadi on 7530 kc/s at 0915 GMT; Suva broadcast station on 930 3980 kc/s at 0037 0137/0637 0907 GMT (Sunday, 0137 GMT omitted) From Suva PO Smallships’ station at 0230 2130 GMT, currently on 6300 kc/s, but by the time this appears this station will probably be using the new 4074 kc/s channel.

When a hurricane has formed Vila, Nadi and Suva give regular hourly bulletins, on the GMT hour or half-hour,

SAVOIE ADDITION: Captain

Emile Savoie, of Noumea, who re cently lost Jacques del Mar on Lord Howe Island, and sold Colorado del Mar to a New Hebrides firm, has purchased, through the agency of Captain W. L. Kennedy, the well known Australian coaster Wombat lately owned by Kauri Timber Co., of Melbourne.

Wombat was built at the Govern ment Dockyard, Melbourne, in 1915.

was converted from steam to diesel and her present twin motors were installed post-war. She has a tonnage of 273 gross, 129 nett

SEVEN LITTLE BROTHERS

behe e v n e«? ei fh’ f Vic ? toria > radio amateur believes that in mid-October he |? aa f.d signals from New Yorker William Willis, who is aboard \

balsa raft adrift somewhere be tween Callao and Samoa.

There has been confusion in re gard to call-sign and frequency in use, but PIM was officially advised by the Port Captain at Callao that Willis would make signals on the international distress frequencies of 500/8364 kc/s at 1600 and 2300 GMT.

As a standard lifeboat transmitter is being used, it is unlikely that Willis can use R T—which the Victorian amateur thought he had heard. The call-sign in use was reported as 75TAS, then as 7HTAS.

Assuming that Willis is still afloat he is not likely to reach first land fall, the Tuamotus, or more prob ably the Marquesas, until late Sep tember; and if he carries on to Samoa, as planned, he could not be expected for another six weeks.

If Willis is unable to put up a kite aerial, his radio range will be very limited. Last verified signals were heard when the raft was only three days out of Callao, on June 26.

NEW HEBRIDES COMMUNICA

TIONS: —The following is now the situation in regard to Smallships communications in the New Hebrides:— British controlled station YJX, at Vila, listens 3450 6900 kc/s and re plies 3450 —or 6900 kc s if requested.

Watches: 0200-0530 1300-1430 2130- 0000 GMT daily.

An efficient watch is also main tained by Etablissements Ballande stations at Vila and Santo, VJJ4 and VJJ3 listening and replying

on 5790 kc/s daily from 0200-0700

2000-0000 GMT.

The YJX frequencies are also used for inter-island communica tions. Weather from YJX at 2115

GMT.

Lord Howe —This island will listen on any frequency and reply on 6410 kc s by arrangement through Syd ney Radio.

VEGA AWAY:—After delay, the

steel yacht Vega cleared Papeete fc Honolulu, August 21, to begin a ne' life in the passenger trade, undt the ownership of Mr. Omar Dar of Honolulu. It was returned t US registry before departure.

A crew, mainly Tahitian, w i signed on for the voyage nortl Considerable refitting will be dor before Vega attempts to r u passengers from Honolulu 1

ipeete, and possibly to Mexico dur g the season.

ABOVE OR BELOW:—Californian Iward Fenton, having completed a

contract piloting helicopters in Pa £ Ua .u for , AP( t’ cached Samarai with the launch Anne early Sen tember bound for the Trobriands, where he plans to do some shell diving.

FUNDS IN SIGHT;— The Mel

anesian Mission’s fund to replace its over-age Southern Cross VII had reached over £NZ3I,OOO early Sep

tember. An all-out drive to raise the estimated £lOO,OOO required for a new vessel is being made in New Zealand England and America.

Meanwhile Southern Cross VII was lying for sale at Halvorsens boat yard, Sydney, late September.

TREASURE HUNTS:— Two salv

age expeditions are fitting out to visit the General Grant, wrecked on Auckland Island, south of New Zea land, in 1866.

In Auckland, Mr. Charles Levard and associates, planned to clear port in the steam trawler Waipu in mid-October. They are backed by an anonymous Auckland woman.

William Havens, and a crew of three, are, meanwhile, planning a similar expedition from the UK, but are having trouble with a writ

Top to bottom: FLORENCE ROBINSON to be sold under writ in Papeete during September. Ronald Johnson’s unnamed fishing junk which may go to the Islands soon. LADY STIRLING. Auckland motor sailer. up for sale in Suva. American yacht MANDALAY leaving Papeete west bound. American yacht MAKAI which arrived at Papeete from the Pacific Coast early September.

ending settlement of towage or ilvage claims.

The General Grant was said to ave sailed into a huge cave which ms 250 yards into the 1,200-ft gh cliff. She was supposed to ive 9 tons of gold aboard. The ssel has long-since broken up and » wreckage is widely scattered, ;11 off-shore in deep water.

BSIP MAY YET SEE KOVALA :

In February, 1949, PIM repre itatives saw the launching at Bal lin, Sydney, of a patrol craft for PHC service in the Solomons, e was named Kovala.

Fhree years later, another PIM jresentative watched her cruise R/n-harbour bound for the BSIP. at time she got as far as Ballina, the north NSW coast. She has /er got any further.

Ve now learn that early in 1955 •r k should be completed on edifying and re-engining the ft with machinery more suited the conditions and long steam distances applicable in the Pro torate and G and E Colony.” In years, this vessel has had endless ney poured into her and she i yet to do her first hour’s work.

ND WLL TRY AGAlN;—Other

t-building plans are in view for 'HC and several modern 105-ft sels are proposed. wo will be fitted with echo

sounding gear for navigational and survey purposes. All will have some refrigerated cargo space. They mav be built in Hongkong.

In addition, small patrol vessels Bina and Betua are to be re-engined early 1955, with machinery more suited to the long-steaming dist ances in BSIP and G & E services

KURIMARAU SOLD; WPHC

flagship Kurimarau, laid up for sale at Ballina, NSW, since late 1953 was sold in July to Mr. S. Berg a Norwegian, of Sydney. It is likely to be seen again in the Islands after certain work has been carried out Mr. Berg had shipping interests in Hongkong before the war.

TASMAN STEAMSHIPS FOLD

UP:—The New Zealand ex-service man shipping co-operative, the Tas man Steamship Co., announced in mid-September that it would go into liquidation.

No details available as to the fate of Viti, Vasu, and the recently con verted corvette Madonna. Some members of the original group may reorganise and remain in business.

CHANGES IN P-NG:—Native co operatives in the Gulf Country of Papua are equipping their canoes with 25-hp outboard motors. With good prices being offered for man grove bark and other produce, the paddle and pole are being laid aside for a little relaxation.

J OU O TH PACIFIC SHIPPING

hpr firc+ nCe oss of Nukalau on her first round-trip voyage for the company, and the settlement of in! surance claims, the Fiji partners in this organisation, Mr. Jack Turne? and Captain J. McK. Arnot have been bought out by the Auckland members. Mr. Levf Graham Mr

•Cecil Harrison and Captain Jim Ewer. The latter have several vessels under consideration. Mean while Mr. Graham and a partner have purchased, as a speculation, the well-known New Zealand coaster Nikau from the Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co., of Nelson.

It is a similar vessel to Alexander, which Graham lost on Aitutaki reef.

A New Hebrides ship owner is in terested in buying the vessel which may again be seen somewhere in the Islands. Graham will re gister her in Vila, under the British flag.

JAP TRAINING VESSEL IN

SUVA: —Launched only last June, and having sailed from Japan August 8 on a fishery training cruise, the modern Japanese vessel Baifuji Maru put in to Suva early September to land a couple of in jured seamen for hospitalisation.

Of 472 gross, 297 nett tons, this vessel has a speed of over 20 knots with her single 6-cylinder diesel.

Most of the 70 men aboard are University students undergoing a special fishery course. When piloted in by Assistant Harbour Master Captain James, the helmsman understood all steering orders per fectly, but when berthed and ashore none of the crew appeared to under stand a word of English. She was held in Suva pending payment of £25 in harbour dues —there appeared to be no money available on the vessel.

The ship is refrigerated and had a quantity of fish aboard. She is equipped with radar, echo sounder, direction finder, etc., and fluorescent lighting throughout. She was the first Jap ship to visit Suva since the war.

LIFESAVER: —What may be a development of value to seamen was

reported from Buckinghamshii England, in September. A rad amateur had succeeded in makii contact over a distance of 25 mil with a set powered entirely by tl rays of the sun. , , „ , as is us P e7in th e P phot graphic exposure-meter, and son

the new tiny insitor radio Ives which are yolutio n i s i n g » hearing-aid lustry.

WHY NOT

SEF U L

INGS? : A

n prominent in pping affairs New Guinea, ;ening to the bangs that go round Rabaul 7 day of the ?k as the Army

nolition teams do their job, asks 7 the bangs could not be put to ctical use—such as blasting a igh in a steep-shelving reef to plify the construction of a grav dock. ne reason may be that this am bition is too dangerous, in its condition, to move far from its it of location by the searchers, the idea seems sound. It is By merely blasting a fairly' p channel shoreward from the vard face of a steep-shelving , of which there are plenty dy to Rabaul, cutting either side he channel into steps, and then ng a steel caisson at the ance, and electric pumps to »ty the dock when the door is ed behind the ship, a verv Die and apparently not very ly dock could be produced, lot of explosives would be re ed—and a lot are available for ung, judging by the daily ?s. le correspondent notes that it “a wild Irishman’s initiative” wilding a coffer-dam recently, to ribute something practical to 1s easing a situation which aul officialdom never gets ler than talking about. Rabaul. gh possibly the busiest shipping in the Territory, is probably most backward in the way of ir facilities (A slipway for 300ers is now under construction).

SH FOR SALE:—Last month 'eported that Captain “Dusty” ;r and his tramp-fishing vessel a had abandoned operations at on Island in favour of Samoa, ain Miller is trying to estab i market in Apia for the surplus in. etc., associated with the Pago Japanese-supplied tuna ery. It is understood, how that operational and ice costs

Droving a handicap.

SAMOA ADDITION:—In re

mqnths the Western Samoa Iships fleet, depleted over the year by the loss of two craft >een reinforced by the commis ig of the smart MV Malcolm, locally for I. H. Carruthers by Mr. Bernard Thomsen, who ilso the designer.

CONTACT CANTON:—For

s and other voice-equipped craft bound Canton Island and

wishing to make prior radio con tact, the following is the situation- WPHC craft in the area contact the

!°£f* British-admimstered statiorr,

wmch listens and replies on 6280 kc/s at 0400 2000 2100 GMT—the frequency also being used for point to-point contact with Tarawa at

Jf 10 .se times. Additionally, the

united States Civil Aeronautics Ad ministration station at the airport maintains full 24-hour watch on ? 716 kc/s, replying on the same 1 requency By prior arrangement, either station will listen on any other specified frequency if the above are not available to the vessel. The CAA station also main tains continuous watch on the 500 kc/s distress frequency—and prob ably also on 8364 kc/s.

NOTOU MEMORY:—Captain L Jego, commanding Societe des lie’s.

Daifuji Maru—see opposite page.

losalie, on her refit-voyage to Auck and of late, told of the sinking of he well-known New Caledonia rader Notou by the German raider rrion, on August 16, 1940, only 20 liles from Noumea. He was in 3mmand of Notou at the time.

Having been assured that no liders were in the vicinity, Captain Jgo did not suspect a German jssel when the Orion signalled him i stop. By the time the raider had sclosed her identity it was too late take evasive action. Notou was tarded, all stores and personnel ken off, and a bomb placed in the igine room, sending Notou and her rgo of coal to the bottom. Cap in Jego and his crew remained in ‘ion while she, in company at ties with others, sank various ssels, including the Rangitane. ter the prisoners were transferred the supply vessel Ermland, which aetrated the Allied blockade and tched a French port, where the n were interned for five months, m released, though forbidden to to sea for “the duration.” Cap ri Jego, who has lived in New ledonia since 1929, returned there er the war and is now living ore. a connection with the activities merman raiders during the war- J War History Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs lished in 1949 a booklet com d largely from the captured i of the raiders, and containing

maps and photos of great interest The booklet “German Raiders in the Pacific, is available through booksellers at 2/6 NZ, plus postage.

WRECKED AND AFIRE— The

Papeete auxiliary cutter Hauvea terai, 26 GT, registered under P fhe ownership of M. Aldred Richmond became a total loss on Rangiroa reef Tuamotus in August, and on Sep tember 5 the inter-island passenger and cargo vessel Hiro was narrowly saved from destruction bv fire at Papeete by the smart action of Papeete fire brigade, military and police volunteers. Hiro, formerly named Memory, was built in the US to Tahiti in the mid -1930 s under the ownership of the late Lewis Hirshon. Of 183 GT 120 nett, Hiro’s registered owners’ are Societe Francaise de Navigation This twin-screw vessel regularly ran US servicemen from Bora Bora to Papeete on vacation during World War 11.

NO-NAME JUNK—Ronald John son s unnamed fishing junk now lies free of Customs restrictions at moorings in Rushcutters Bay Syd ney Johnson is undecided yet as to future plans.

This craft, roughly though solidly built, measures 32 ft x 12 ft x 12 l nc £?. s draft and has ten water-tight bulkheads dividing the hull into a series of wooden tanks which may be flooded at will and in which fish may be kept alive. One or more of

wltfer°supplies eII I s « for fesh is confined tn accomr nodation thirTo nned to ° ne narrow athwart |e£ o C v°e? P w « r 4r a a M Jf ter a sSp U ?l an " ho 1? closes in the fu e nv h lo r ' * i° ng whtn draft Si io C tt aS Alon| JSS?

Merced with a series of diamond ’ toW. U s n a«x

located on a gallery built out over the quarters and stern of the vessel.

This also holds the fishing gear.

Projecting timbers on either side fore and aft take care of bamboo poles for poling the craft in the shallows, and probably are also used as bollards or cleats for some of the standing and running gear.

Almost the entire deck consists of hatch panels, each several feet square, giving access to any par ticular compartment or portion thereof.

This craft, unorthodox in appear ance, could be useful for shoal-water work in the Islands, for fishing or copra transport. She would have to be badly damaged, or flooded by seas on deck, before she would sink.

Built in Hongkong in six weeks she is typical of an estimated 20,000 similar craft in Hongkong-Kowloon waters, aboard which whole families live and spend their entire lives. She cost about £1,500 Australian, com plete, ready for sea. Johnson may fit a large outboard motor in a well aft of the accommodation compart ment.

TONGA FLEET:—A modern type of steel vessel of around 500 gross tons is now under construction in Holland for the Tonga Copra Board. This will replace the Suva built ketch A’oniu which will then become a personnel-shifting vessel to replace the over-age Hifofua. The latter vessel will likely go to Auck land to load materials for the new

Nukualofa government hotel con struction job.

SIXTY YEARS AGO; Tahiti

correspondent Oscar Nordman sends along a letter he has received from Count Goedicke van Asten, now of Auckland, formerly of Tonga.

The Count mentions that in 1890,

when he was 30, he signed as supe: cargo in Crawford & Co.’s Sa Francisco-r egistered 3-mast< schooner Golden Fleece, then tra< ing to the Marshall and Gilbe Islands.

He recalls that the company al owned the Tropic Bird and Galil and was interested to note th

tordman had served in the latter The Count believed that Galilee ms hit by German fire on the ort of Papeete during World War - but Nordman says the American essel then m port, was the William lac Donald, a four-master, which le Germans spared when they saw le Stars and Stripes.

MANUA ON THE JOB;—Eastern

amoa Government’s YMS Manu’a ele recently undertook a tough tow of a barge loaded ith $125,000 worth of road and instruction equipment and atenals from Pago Pago to the anua Islands, the 70 miles taking hours to Faleasao Bay, Ta’u.

Manu’a Tele, which maintains mmumcation between Apia and b Tokelaus for the Western Samoa )vernment, will proceed to Suva annual refit after completion of September Tokelau charter. While . S uva - Engineer James ord, of Fiji, will take a NZ holi in^uiry at Suva 0 the June stranding of Morris dstrom & Co.’s Adi Keva on jerua Reef found the cause to fatigue on the part of the Master 1 -P 1- , rs t mate having been pitalized five days earlier and replaced. cause was failure to w for a known compass error.

I? take into adequate account et which could have been an 3returnedh6 Master ’ s certificate

DR SOLOMONS;—Mr. F. Jones

■oh Solomons, has pur through Sydney shipbroker Kennedy, a 50-ft work-boat ered with a 66-hp Kelvin diesel, -h, on completion of certain ations at Tuncurry, NSW, will hipped north as deck cargo

■BOMB VICTIM: -Am chi

ayama, 40-year-old radio ator of the tuna vessel Fukurvo o f th e vessels accidentally immated by radio-active ash in March H-bomb tests at Bikini oi 1 a hospital on Sep « V becoming the Is first victim of an H-bomb Japanese Government is de -11 pillion dollars com mon for loss and damage to boats and cargoes. The fe?^o G n 0 n V r niT lf nt has raised million dollars.

traordinary bums-

New Zealand University nts, writing from Lae NG 1 fmm n ad helped to deliver fiom Cairns, are eager to i some other delivery jobs Ilia “f p2 S headin S towards Inal rnn PS <- S u yS: “ We ’ re not sual run of bums!” “Messrs. them nm and Murph y- Lae,”

/s of Cruising Yachts

I S O a °n/ aChtS kn ° Wn to be cruising , an . dS H aPPe f r below thus: Na me: l t Z’ l , d * d ®P art : b. bound; a, arrived: n the pf£r Ut . thCSe yachts wll ‘ be n the PIM issue shown in paren

thesis. Full details will be fflven « *

iairoSSrtS Mijb'utSrv*

isr - - ■- b. , S.r.mo™ N ?&. N ?s4 d - Ribaul Aue - 2 * • ANNA ELIZABETH. Dutch, d Altutakl Rarot °—

and George Leland thl ? R oblnson having replaced GeorgJ K ‘ rI ter app a r ently John O'Donnell * L Als ° ab »ard ; Sept, via French Oceania ports (July?°>s4)!

Frenchman Marcel Bardiaux whose single-handed passage from France to the Pacific via the Horn is one of the most notable smallship efforts of recent years.

Bardiaux and his ”Les 4 Vents” have recently been in Noumea. —Photo by F. Dunn.

peete via Rarotonga, Pago Pago, thence Wallis (June, ’54). • MAKAI, IJS, a. Papeete Sept. 8 from n Francisco via Monterey, Taiohae, karoa (Aug., ’54). • SERVA LA BARI, Chile, d. Papeete pt. 2, b. Valparaiso via Moorea, Bora ra, Pitcairn, Easter (July, ’54). » BEATRIX, Dutch, unorthodox whale cked craft, now lies at moorings, and iking very rusty, in Rushcutters Bay, dney. » LADYBIRD, NZ, a. Rarotonga Sept. 5 im Papeete, b. Tonga, Fiji, Auckland.

• LANDFALL 11, 50-footer from Oak land, Cal., cleared Papeete early Septem ber for Auckland via ports. Personnel aboard include owner W. F. Holcomb and Mrs. Holcomb, Dr. Dean Smith, and Mr Raymond Jonsson, when the yacht arrived at Papeete from Balboa via island ports LANDFALL 11, previously named MAVOURNEEN, is out on a 3-year circum navigation. This staysail schooner has been a past unsuccessful entrant in two Trans-Pacific Races. • MANDALAY, a. Vila Sept. 14 via Pago Pago, Apia, from Papeete and on offer for $5,000, planned to beat back to Papeete if unsold. • KERERU’s crew, boatless since selling their little ship in Santo in August, have purchased the 26-ft. Auckland sloop WAIMANA and were preparing in mid- September to clear for Fiji where they plan to island-dodge in the vicinity of good harbours through the coming hurri cane season. Ray Williams, Jim Fitz gerald and Norman Ziska are the team. • STORTEBECKER 111, first reported as heading back for New Zealand via the Islands from Canada and then as heading north instead for a cruise In Alaskan waters, has now been sold by English owner Dr. Franklen-Evans. • MOONRAKER was being readied by Peter and Ann Pye at Victoria, BC, in September for the return voyage to England. This yacht called at Tahiti last year. • In early September the 49 ft. yacht JENCO left Oslo Fiord, Norway, for Aus tralia, where owner Jens William Jensen plans to settle. With him were his 25year-old wife, their two young children, and two other young emigrants. They expect to take about 12 months on the trip.

.A Un . lte . d States military intellig fSp 6 ™ miS K on ’ 9 allin S on their oppo lQnUi^ersT Aus tralia and New Zealand in July, also made a brief call at Nadi, Fiji. The mission headed by Major General A G Trudeau, Director of Intelligence' US Army, was entertained by reo- Forces atlVeS ° f the Fiji Milita ry

Somehow we’ve mislaid the name of is attractive young Samoan with the [?]r-away look in her eyes—but if you’re gadding Pago Pago way she’ll be right [?]ere guarding your frequency from [?]UQ-20.

Fiji and Polynesia in Colour

p. 124

Colour for PI Society

MEMBERS of the Pacific Islands Society, Sydney, had something of a “Fiji evening” at their September meeting.

Mr. G. A. K. Williams, a member who had recently made a round trip voyage to Fiji, Tonga, Niue and Samoa in Tofua, gave a lecture illustrated with excellent colour slides —some of the most interesting shots were taken on a side trip to the Yasawas in Captain Trevor Withers’ launch Turaga Levu.

This lecture was followed by a sound colour-film of the Royal Visit to Fiji, made and introduced by Major A. D. Diffey, late of the Fiji Military Forces and now settled in Auckland. Major Diffey had just returned from England and left Sydney the following day for Auck land.

Major Diffey’s film was a par ticularly good amateur effort. The spoken commentary was added to the sound track in London by a well-known BBC announcer. A copy of this film is going to the Fiji Infantry Battalion in Malaya, where it will be popular.

Major Diffey was able to get many of his shots from positions as close and well placed as those of the professional camera-men on the job.

The Annual Report of the US Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands gives the following interesting figures on education within Micro nesia: At June 30 there were 6,363 children attending the 144 public elementary schools which carry the children through the first six years of their schooling. Sixty-eight of these schools are single-room build

ings housing several classes, addition, there are 18 mis schools enrolling a further 1 children —17 per cent, of the t( As in British territories, the mis schools are required to main educational standards equal to i ernment schools. In practice, i are in many cases of a hi\ standard.

"Cheap” Copra

p. 125

[?] e Margarine—Butter War

manufacturers State "Cheap” Copra Little To Do With Price

UEENSLAND'S Minister of Agriculture, H. H. Collins, seems to 'e said the right thing in the wrong

:e, when in early September he

ke in defence of margarine pro ers.

Ir. Collins said that people who w Australian products for mar ine ingredients were just as en ;d to sell their products as were ter producers. His statement was ie at a meeting celebrating the i Anniversary of the Dayboro operative Dairy Association —and r as not given a popular reception the Queensland butter producers » have had more to say than ners in other States about the ortation of coconut oil from “low e countries” (meaning New nea) for use in producing ;ers competitor, margarine, r. Collins suggested that “black ur-produced” copra played a 11 part in Australian margarine, this was met with a counter t from the Queensland dairy ’s organisation on the following when it was claimed that a nt analysis of five brands of garine on sale in Queensland shown 50 to 70 per cent, coco oil. ley may have been right—or may have been wrong. In ies amongst the leading NSW marine producers indicate that percentage of vegetable oil used ;s according to where the marine is to be sold—that is, her in cool or hot climates; and unpetition with butter or other -1 NSW firms use high percent of animal oils where the pro is to be sold in a cool climate, reason being that vegetable oils a margarine of poor plasticity undesirable hardness. Animal give a type of margarine more iy approaching butter in con icy and hardness. On the hand, for the export trade to cal countries large proportions oconut oil are used, as its ng properties are far better it provides a margarine pro which does not become too is therefore true to say that, far as margarine for sale in alia is concerned, far more al fats are being used than ut and other vegetable fats ompetitive reasons if for no • Manufacturers ask why they d use high-priced coconut oil tallow is so much cheaper.

Australian State quotas for table margarine are based on the quantities manufactured in the base year 1938-39. After the war no new licenses were issued, but it is alleged that two New South Wales firms defied this ruling by entering Vu de years ago, and that they now supply half to twothirds of Queensland’s total requirements. Their activities are to be tested m the High Court shortly.

All firms agree, however, that the existing quota figures for the various states are actually in excess of the market demands, which are only 10 pei cent, of the total edible-fat consumption of Australia.

Probably 90 per cent, of Australian margarine is manufactured m Sydney; these firms have branch distribution offices in the other

Cost of margarine in NSW butter P6r b aS against 4/2 for Lieut.-Col. J. P. Love and Master ¥tS oant A T - Jones - Jr - of the United States Army, arrived in Honiara, BSI, by air on August 2 from Hono lulu, to take back the remains of two American servicemen who were killed on the Island during the last war Reports that the remains found near Rove Rifle Range were also tnose of American Servicemen were investigated and found to be incorrect An American Army Graves Registration Unit was based m Honiara from 1947 till early 1948 making an extensive search for the bodies of American servicemen many of which were found and shipped back to the United States for re-burial.

In Papua-New Guinea

pp. 127-133

Current News Items From Our Correspondents In Papua-New Guinea

I TOURISTS SEE MORESBY

The Orient Liner Orion, which lid a 2-days visit,to Port Moresby : early September, was the first uise-ship carrying Australian urists to call since the war.

Port Moresby managed to do a od job of entertaining in spite of e fact that the 1,000 passengers creased the town’s population by e-quarter overnight.

A real factor in this success was e way in which the Administra n co-operated to the hilt, putting smselves behind arrangements e any Chamber of Commerce uld. Their help probably made difference. rhe visitors seemed to have had good time, and certainly the raspeople did. highlight was a canoe race oss the harbour with tourists mg as ballast—and spirits ren’t damped by the ducking le of them got when two of the ft collided in mid-harbour. •ort Moresby shops, on their best orative behaviour, sold out prac illy everything worth selling as tourists started in on a buying- O ne shop, in a few hours, I £2OO worth of multi-colored •ts of indescribable pattern

The shops are reported now to be even more interested in encouraging more of these tours, and possibly a mooted Chamber of Commerce will finally get sufficient support to get it going. Two past attempts have come to nought.

The festivities during the Orion’s visit weren’t all gay. On Tuesday afternoon at Bomana War Ceme tery, about 90 relatives of war dead buried there (relatives came to Moresby on the Orion through an arrangement with the Imperial War Graves Commission), took part in a moving service.

MADANG DISCUSSES

‘BOY-TROUBLE”

Madang now is having some trouble with native sex-offenders and at a recent meeting of the Town Advisory Council, ways and means of nipping the trouble in the bud were discussed.

Some members suggested that native compounds be moved out of the town. There then would be fewer natives for the police to con trol.

A woman member, Mrs. E.

Sowerby, asked if something could be done by way of warning mothers new to the Territory about

native servants. Many of thesp mothers were told that the servant! were reliable, but she viewed whh grave concern the number of offences that had taken place particularly against children.

Members agreed that the position become worse in the last two num k er of attempted thP come t 0 the n °tice of the authorities.

P, ist^ ict Commissioner Giles said that at one time in Papua a Black Book was kept, and when offenders were released from prison they were ordered to stay in a certain area them 6 regular checks were made on (Over)

Dr. C. Haszler suggested the use of identity cards with finger prints for all natives seeking employment.

The Council carried a resolution that all natives convicted of sex offences be banned from town areas and restricted to a particular area.

EXPERT TALKS TO SCIENTIFIC

SOCIETY

Are there koalas in New r Guinea?

The matter came up for discussion at a September meeting of the Papua New Guinea Scientific Society in Port Moresby, during an address by the visiting mammalogist at the Australian Museum. Sydney, Mr. Ellis Troughton.

Mr. Troughton, with a prepara tor, Mr. Norman Camps, had just completed a two months’ collecting expedition into the Highlands.

He told the meeting that he had heard many rumors about NG koalas, but they seemed to be about as elusive as the Queensland striped cat. He would like very much to be the first scientist to say positively there were koalas in the Territory, but personally he doubted it.

One member said she thought that, about 18 months ago, there was a koala found at Amau, behind Abau, on the south coast of Papua, but she was not sure. She thought the koala had been taken to the Kwato mission but had died later.

Mr. Troughton suggested that New Guinea people who see some thing unusual, or hear of something

that the natives think unusual should get hold of a specimen, perferably its skull, if not all of it, and send it off to somebody who knows—they might have something valuable.

NZ FRIGATE’S

EXUBERANT

ARRIVAL

The New Zea land frigate Pukaki cut a 9-ft. piece out of Port Moresby’s new wharf when she arrived on a four day visit on Sep tember 10. She also damaged her own bows.

The ship was on her way home after 12 months in Korean waters, and her 150 offi cers and men got a warm welcome in Moresby, des pite the damage to the wharf.

Moresby’s new wharf is getting its baptism of fire early. A month or two ago, the APC 900 - tons steel vessel Hanne Sven put a large dent in the other side of the wharf,

cutting off the water supply to area.

COMMEMORATION WEEKEIS

AND SOGERI SHOW

It was the Territory’s Commen ation Day and Show Day at So|

Pukaki. and the dent in the wharf. (Papuan Prints)

'the ranges outside Port Moresby, \ September 15.

The administrator, Brigadier D. , Cleland, used the show to give i annual holiday address, drawing tention to the fact that the spot is an historic one, being so close the Kokoda Trail, where some of ; foundations to the Territory’s iftly growing traditions had been d.

Jogeri, too, he said, was also one the spots where the onwards ve had been planned, and a base m where the Japs had first been ight and driven back.

'he show itself got an unexpected nper from repeated showers. ;t year the same thing happened, I the show had to be postponed ! week. Maybe next year the ■icultural Society will try putting >n earlier, probably about June, ch is well inside the “dry” period, otal of about 1,500 Europeans it through the gates, not nting the children, and Port 'esby, 20 miles away, seemed to deserted during the day. t Rabaul during the holiday the ie number turned up to watch a it baseball match, or series of ches, at the sports reserve. is time perhaps, that Rabaul on a show. If Madang and Wau Sogeri can do it, so should aul.

ORE MOFs FOR MORESBY

HOTELS?

mtas announced in September as from September 17. two ?ad of three Sandringham ig-boats will carry out the ley-Port Moresby run each light. The statement said that increase to three Skymasters sek on the run would enable the to be made, because the Sky ers could handle the traffic. a result of the alteration, Irmghams will arrive in Port sby from Sydney, each Monday, none will arrive on alternate ■sdays. e alternate aircraft carried out *un from Moresby out over the lan Gulf to Daru, before re mg again to Sydney, but in e the Western service will be every second week by one of

Monday Sandringhams, after it

•fetes its normal run to New in or Bougainville, us there is no interference with nal services on the face of it. ay. wever, it means that New ea people taking the south d Sandringham on the altern .hursday, will have to w*ait in sby from Thursday until Sat- 7 > until the Sandringham com -5 the western run. :hey do not wish to wait until ‘day, they can go South on ys Skymaster, but this means ircraft change and an extra m Moresby anyway, is to be hoped that Moresby > can stand it. But we doubt

it. It sounds as though it will mean that more mattresses are dragged out to be put on more hotel floors.

PINK SEAS AND HOT ISLANDS

Queer things continue to happen in the Bismarck Archipelago The latest is pink seas.

A definite pink tinge was reported in the sea at Namatanai, on New Ireland, on September 17 for about five minutes after two earth tremors were felt. The tremors came in two waves and lasted about 20 seconds.

More pink sea has been seen in the St. Andrews Strait, south of Manus, where submarine volcanoes recently have been busy pushing un islands. H The largest island has appeared

from the sea, and sunk again near three times in the last snnci^ 0n S| but foll °wing its last X P re a to n stay n JU ' y “ 866,118 to b 6 then te ADO jfc Landman and the Rabaul vul canologist got together and decided J; 0 , . name it “Tuluman Island” » m the local language, is hot. On last reports it was several ln size and about 40 ft out of the water. The island is horse shoe shaped with the crater shoot ing from the centre.

It appears to be joined to nearby Lou Island by land and the second emerging island nearby may easily be joined, too. * (Svt/)

MORE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR

EUROPEAN CHILDREN

Four more privately-endowed jondary education scholarships for rritory students have been estab tied in P-NG. Available to all ropean children whose parents i resident in the Territory, the lolarships are for £5O a year, lable for five years. Examinations them will be held in November.

Scholarships are in addition to i secondary school grants and re n air-fares made by the P-NG ministration.

'his brings the total number of vately-endowed scholarships to Six have been made available the anonymous donor “AMV,”

I the New Guinea Club is finan ? four, Mr. Gilbert Renton one, I Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Cromie three. ;y are designed to assist in meet the expenses of students’ mdary school education in Aus ia. he extension from year to year he scholarships is conditional on i parents continuing to reside in Territory. Successful candi es are selected by the donors n students examined and recom ided by the P-NG Department Education. Age, intelligence s, and for certain scholarships, financial position of the parents considered.

KEEPING CHIMBUS HAPPY

issatisfaction among some P-NG iloyers with Highland, and par larly Chimbu, labour has npted the Administration to ex ne the all-over results of the iland labour scheme. •me of the recommendations nested for getting better value of Chimbus will probably make time Territorians howl with , but as the Director of District ices, Mr. A. A. Roberts, points Chimbus are keenest to offer for uitment and Highland natives esent the only big reserve of ur to meet increasing Territory ands. •r good or ill, therefore, Terri ms seem stuck with Chimbus. nee the scheme began in lary, 1951, the total number of /es employed by private enter ! has risen to 50,870. Highland fits —of whom 90 per cent, are nbus— comprise 9.3 per cent, of total labour force. Many em 3rs are satisfied with the Chim and employ them regularly as bulk of their labour force, here trouble has arisen, investi m by Administration officers frequently shown lack of ability ng European supervisors, and attention paid to the welfare ne Chimbus. A tendency has n among some employers to ct trouble from Chimbus and a ral atmosphere of distrust has up on both sides, e District Commissioner of the srn Highlands, Mr. I. F. Downs, recently he was convinced that ;ype and location of work was

a relatively minor cause of dissatis faction among Chimbus. He con sidered that if given proper atten tion, combined with good labour relations, they would do any type of work satisfactorily.

It was essential that the High landers had their own cooks, and that wherever possible, their food

vVw d b • Co P£ ed as it was in their the ground in a stone oven. Other suggestions for keeping them happy included providing them with pigs as week-end rations; showing them movies; teaching them to play football; and organ ising hunting parties for them. (Over)

HOSPITALS, AT LAST

Tenders have finally been called for a new native hospital at Port Moresby.

It will be 300 beds and connected later to a new European hospital, the whole project with equipment costing in the vicinity of £1,000,000.

Site is on the Taurama Road, near the Rouna Road.

Work on the new Lae European hospital having started a few months ago, it seems likely that there may at last be some progress with Mr. Hasluck’s much advertised (over the last few years) £7-millions hospital programme for the Terri tory.

THE THREE-YEARS’ PLAN

Possibly the most important an nouncement, for a number of years, was made by the Minister for Terri tories, Mr. Paul Hasluck, on Septem ber 22, during the debate on the Estimates in the Commonwealth Parliament.

Mr. Hasluck said Cabinet had accepted the principle of a 3-years development programme for Papua- New Guinea and the Northern Ter ritory.

Each April, the programme will come before a Cabinet sub-com mittee which will decide how much of the 3-years programme can be accomplished. This will assure there is no hiatus between the end of the financial year and the passing of the Budget.

It is this hiatus which has caused all the trouble for years in the Territories.

There has been a particular in stance in Port Moresby in the last

year when work on the Bro> River Road ceased because t Works Dept, had run out of fum Consequently, several months’ go work in the dry season was 1(

On September 1, a children’s Fancy Dress Ball was held at the Red Cross [?] in Port Moresby. Seen at left, some of those who took part in the Grand Parade; [?] on the right, a young “geisha” receiving her prize. —Photo by Papuan Prints.

itil next year’s vote could be ssed, by which time the work was ain held up because of the wet.

Everybody knew, of course, that 5 road would have to be finished B year if not the next. With a 3irs programme, and the money >mised, the money will be avail e if the work is done more ickly than expected.

RTC FOR HIGHLANDS

i radio telephone zone station luld begin operating at Goroka, the Eastern Highlands, about member. It will be the first RTC ie station in the Highlands, all present stations working to a e centre in Madang. a ter, it’s planned to have direct nk telephone links from Goroka Port Moresby and Lae.

L WILL CATER FOR WOMEN’S

INTERESTS

ort Moresby ABC station, 9PA, feature a women’s session in programme for the first time month. he session will be conducted by n Stevens—in private life Mrs. denhofer, the wife of an Ad istration official and the mother wo children. iss Stevens, who was recently in

ney familiarising herself with

pattern of a similar session, that her new session would 8 news and interests from the ide world to the many isolated len in the Territory. /erseas travellers would be in iewed and guest speakers would institute hobbies and pastimes, assist in medical and child wel work.

MUD BANKS AT KIKORI

>rrential rain in the Papuan District in September closed flying-boat alighting area at iri. complete new survey will have 5 made to see where the chan now are, as the landing area developed mud banks, which re y caused a Catalina to do some

*e bumping.

a result of the closure, the lar Qantas Sandringham ser to Daru is upset, the Sandring s flying direct to Lake Kutubu returning via the coastal ports, allowing them to do the whole without re-fuelling at Kikori.

ERO CLUB ON THE WING

e Aero Club of Papua got one 5 two Tiger Moths operating in miber. e second was expected to be ? a few weeks later, and this aft will be used mainly for in

ting trainee-pilots,

e club is the only licensed fly chool in the Territory, and will iseful to amateur pilots who to keep up sufficient flying 5 to retain their licences, ib membership is about 70, with greatest number of these all mg to be pilots, and most of

them taking evening courses in aeronautical subjects as a pre liminary.

In response to an appeal from the nursing sisters on behalf of the patients at Makogai Leprosy Hos pital, Fiji, a supply of movie films recently arrived from Hollywood sent by the Family Theatre organ isation there. The films were brought to Fiji free of charge by Pan American World Airways

wL Form l r re sidents of Apia, Western Samoa, who have recently been paying a visit home are Mrs hinse Sasse, from New Zealand and Phflipp r ines la MUenCh ’ fr ° m Minila ’

The Fiji Broadcasting Corn el 1011 *! 18 re P° rted to be planning to shortly open another transmitter m the Suva area to provide altern ative language programmes. The transmitter is expected to have a oin V f r watts and operate on

040 KC/S.

Wedding of Rabaul Inter

p. 136

On September 11, at St. Step [?] Church. Sydney, Mr. Edward [?] married Miss Nellie Chow. Both [?] from Rabaul. NG, and are seen in photo cutting the wedding cake. —Photo by B. [?]

Canberra's Fumbling

pp. 137-138

Policies in New Guinea

HE previous character of the Australian hold on the Trust Territory of New Guinea is sctively shown by implication in new brochure, “Economical De jpment of New Guinea,” recently tten by Mr. Theo Thomas, a well iwn planter of Kokopo, New tain. tost thinkers have developed the sis that if Australia does not :e effective use of the enormous •urces of New Guinea, for the efit of Australians and New nea natives, then Australia can expect to hold New Guinea in nitely against the rather terrify demand that is developing in ■crowded Asia for new territories, Mr. Thomas’s plain facts and iments support this. It is ack ledged that the present Aus an Government has accepted viewpoint: but, as Mr. Thomas ts out, the development so ntly needed cannot proceed jr the vague and fumbling ;ies which have been outlined Canberra, through the predom tly political set-up. Mr. Thumas that the existing drawbacks to lopment in New Guinea are: Lack of political stability in matters of future policy.

Shortage of land available for development of primary pro ducts other than by natives.

Instability of native labour con ditions.

Unavailability of adequate credit facilities for large-scale development.

Unfavourable publicity.

. Thomas is very emphatic on lack of a developmental land 7. He could have gone on and ed out that, with Indonesia, eo, Phillipines, etc., as ex es, New Guinea (Dutch and •alian) is capable of support native population of from 50 0 millions, instead of the per -2 or 21 millions there now. It >e taken as certain that, if New is to be strictly reserved for es, as so many starry-eyed ers now insist, Asia will not )ut of the picture for the 50 or ears necessary to increase 21 n natives to even 50 millions.

Thomas does not say so—but leer logic of the facts he pre shows that unless Australia, realistic and vigorous policy, >ps New Guinea’s resources □mehow or other increases the ition of New Guinea (even if E|re necessary to introduce ly people from more crowded the Asiatics will come in and control.

Thomas points to the “in ty of native labour,” but does Ter any solution to this most tant problem.

ALL persons interested in the future of New Guinea and more especially those who now are baffled by the contradictions in Australia’s policy there should obtain a copy of Mr. Thomas’s booklet. It clarifies most of the Ter ritory’s curious problems, and brings them into focus. Here are the last half-dozen paragraphs in the com pilation : “Producers should be closely as sociated with the Government in all stages of research and development.

“In most other tropical countries including Indonesia, Ceylon and Malaya, there are research institutes established and maintained by pro ducers alone, or in association with the Government. Policy may be largely controlled by the Govern ment, but the producers’ views re ceive adequate consideration. These institutes are apart from the vari ous producers’ associations which deal with their own policies and problems.

“The copra industry is not re ceiving the attention of research which it warrants. Greater research

aimed at the improvement of pro duction through higher yielding RS?“iH Pe M C 2 ntrol l and mechanisa? tion, should be undertaken ‘Action is being taken' to en courage the planting of rubber trees of a higher yielding specie': than the bulk already developed, but all phases of production, from the planting of seed to the production of raw rubber in its exportable state, should be dealt with bv re search for more economical produc tion of this produce.

“Means should be devised to cope with the shortage of efficient planta tion overseers by proper method of selection of local returned soldiers' and immigrants could provide the basic material for this, if the selec tion and training scheme was adequately supported by the De partment of Territories.

‘77fJf jUENCE OF RELIGIOUS

MISSIONS ON GOVERNMENT

POLICY AND TERRITORY

ECONOMY.

considered that missions within the Territory exert too great an influence on Government policy

and the country’s economy. This results in clashes of interests, with a consequent damaging effect on native outlook.

“The spread of Christianity, and the establishment of a high moral code in the minds of all inhabitants, are most worthy aims; but when denominational sections endeavour to exert political influence on a low or high plane to ensure the adher ence of their followers, or to assist in the strengthening of their par ticular creed, the ultimate result is not in the best interests of the country.

“The only safe course for missions to follow when evangelising a com munity whose primitive supersti tions and beliefs can be hoped to be eradicated only after many gen erations, is by confining themselves to their main objective. Any devia tion builds up mistrust in the in digenes, with consequent regression in development.”

tourist Twas

p. 138

Tahiti Tourist Bureau— Third Round

|?ARLIER this year the Sydney £j travel agency known as World Travel Headquarters Pty. Ltd. opened a branch office in Papeete in the former American Consulate building. A sign erected ? over the entrance— Tahiti Visitors Bureau —was h , e by the official Syndicate! Initiative which maintains an office m the Custom House budding, with the sign, Tourist Bureau, at its entrance

that the WTH sign was permissioie The Syndicat dTnitiative has now issued a sticker, apparently in tended for attachment to literature handed to arriving tourists, which clearly states where their two offices are located; it notes that their ser

vices are entirely free; and it wa that the Government takes no i ponsibility for “private Tou Agencies, including the Tahiti V tors’ Bureau.”

The sticker seems likely to an unfortunate impression to v tors not knowing the whole sto

Again

p. 138

NZ Tomato Battle Loo[?] Again

THE Dominion Council of C( mercial Gardeners in New 2 land has again been protes vigorously to the Governrr against the importation of C Islands tomatoes, and especi against their being permitted enter the New Zealand market a September 30 of any year.

The Auckland growers claim i they have over £1,000,009 inve in glass houses and that it is possible for them to compete or equal costs footing with the Isla The Auckland growers claim their selling price has increased ( 30 per cent, over the past 20 y( These growers—they are very in number—will bring all pos; pressure on the Government to imports this year beyond Septer 30. There is not much doubt a the result —the NZ growers ] votes, the Islanders have not. same battle was fought years ag Australia with regard to tro] and semi-tropical produce whic produced in Australia and als< the Islands. Australian prodi won.

When the matter was disci in the NZ Parliament, Mr. J Barnes (Govt., St., Kildat c; on the Minister of Agricultur give due weight to the interesl consumers. He said that the ] difference was df importance consumers the Cook Isl tomato selling at substantially than the Auckland hot-house duce.

Some NZ residents have poi out that in eating qualities Auckland tomatoes are far sup in flavour and should easily be to hold their own in spite of hi production costs.

Northern Territory Prospec and Developing Co. Ltd. has ap] for an oil prospecting permit an area of about 8,000 square r in New Guinea. The company been registered in Wewak, NG a foreign company.

Popular Papeete boxer Ch Cowan and other Tahiti boxers to visit Apia in November, ret ing the July visit made to T by two Samoan boxers. They be under the management of Gustave Spitz, and it is expt that the team will include San who caused some comment by tactics in fighting the Sam Pasitale, last July.

Marriage

pp. 139-140

EGAIITY OF A 1895

[?]e Other Side of the Story

1 May PIM there appeared an article entitled “Legality of a 1895 Marriage—French Court Not sy to Convince .” It said that a ropegn named Walter Edwin ish was married in Manihiki to Polynesian woman by a native tor, and that there was a ighter of this marriage, who now Mrs. Edith Bopp du Pont, who ts in Tahiti. t is said there was a second rriage, which also produced chil li; and, as some dispute over ownership of property developed veen the children of the two - riages, a French court had been ed to decide on the legality of Manihiki marriage, was stated that the New Zea i Department of Islands Terri es had investigated the Mani marriage, and had endorsed n the certificate, said to have i issued in 1895 by the native L or, a statement to the effect that marriage had been recorded at proper place in Rarotonga, in Cook Islands. It appeared, how ; that the French court required her evidence of the legality of Manihiki marriage, e now have received the follow letter addressed to the Editor: )UR article considerably misrep resents certain facts. Being one Valter Edwin Vivish’s children, ould feel indebted if you would ood enough to publish the fol ag rectification: le article says: “The children le second marriage claimed that Edith Bopp du Pont could not rit because the first marriage not legal.” This is entirely un- The author of your article the facts wrong. No one claims Mrs. Du Pont could not in , nor that there was ever a id marriage. Such claims d be completely unfounded. The are as follows; liter Edwin Vivish, who always red to the French Authorities he was a bachelor, and was tered as such at the British ulate at Papeete, had 6 children 3 women, one of these children Mrs. du Pont, born from the id. All these 6 children were ly recognised by their father as being “natural born”; none s legitimate children, e law suit pending before the t in Papeete, and started by du Pont, is the result of her i that she and her deceased ier are Walter Edwin Vivish’s mate children, alleging in Court their parents were married in hiki, in 1895. The remaining 4 ren (myself being one of the youngest born from the third in) oppose this claim.

In his will, Mr. Walter Edwin Vivish divided his estate between all his children. If the Court ruled that our father was married to the second woman, as Mrs. du Pont pre tends, we, the 3 youngest, born from the third woman, would become according to the French law, plainly illegitimate, and thereby barred from inheriting at all, notwithstand ing our father’s will. For the French law states that, in a case like this illegitimate children have no right to inherit from their parents.

Not only is there no question, as your article says, of preventing Mrs. du Pont from inheriting, but in fact just the reverse could happen; for if her claim is successful, the 3 youngest would be eliminated, and Mrs. Bopp du Pont would obtain

their share of Mr. Edwin Vivish’s estate This is the reason for the opposition in Court.

THE above explanation should help the author of your article to understand why the French Court wants a proof beyond doubt mat there was a marriage. correspondent should know that the law of England (Mr. Walter f- Y 1 ™*’ 8 coun try of birth) states that the validity of this, or any marriage, has to be judged accord mg to the laws of the country of domicile of the person.

Further, your article says that the Court here wants a statement from an official of higher standing than Mr. Nevill. This also is entirely incorrect. The Court here wants

as a proof, an abstract fr registers. It happens that reco were lost in Manihiki. Strang enough, the Registrar in Rarotoi issued a written statement, prodiii by Mrs. du Pont in Court here, si ing; “. . . that it would appear t] the marriage took place. . ”, t] merely expressing a view. T appears more an action of a defei lawyer in favour of his client, tl that of a Registrar. In the Frei legal system a Registrar deli\ abstracts from records in his cj and not commentaries about i certain events. From the C( Islands, where this marria allegedly took place, only facts any, are needed. It is up to the i partial and learned magistrates Papeete to judge the case.

In the chapter of your “Pac Islands Year Book” devoted to Cook Islands, I read: . . . “1 missionaries ... virtually direc the government” and also “. . . mi fantastic situations developed.”

The native preacher who allege performed the marriage in 1895 longed to the London Mission Society, I infer. It could well plain certain attitudes taken in y May article.

May I add that I would be “ easy to convince” that Mission rule is gone in the Cook Island I am, etc.,

CHARLES HENRY VIVISP

Faaa, Tahiti, 17/8/54.

Bravery Award To

p. 140

FIJI INDIAN POLICEMAN

IT was announced on Septen 24, that the Queen approved the immediate au of the Colonial Police Medal Sergeant Puran Jorawar, aged the first Indian in the Fiji Pc Force to receive this award.

Sergeant Jorawar was a passer in the Fiji Airways de Havill Rapide which crashed and burned while making a foi landing near Labasa Airport, April 24.

The citation states that he “ mediately broke the windows in fuselage, undid the safety belt: those passengers who did not k how to work them, and helped t] to escape. That all the passen were successfully evacuated f the burning wreck is due air wholly to the courage and comp disregard for his own pers< safety of Sergeant Jorawar. He the last person to leave the bun wreck. About 45 seconds after had left the petrol tanks explod A new large-scale map of Levu is now on sale at the Ls Department in Suva. The ma in four sheets and its full 6 ft by 4 ft. It can be supp coloured or plain. A set of ; sheets is priced at 255.

Noisy Assembly Meeting

p. 141

F rench Governor Walks From a

N the best traditions of French

Oceania politics, fireworks

igan early in a recent extra

dinary session of the Assembly

Papeete. M. Ceran Jerusa ny apparently was the cause.

Governor Petitbon had scarcely nmenced speaking at the open r, of the session on August 31 when was interrupted by M. rusalemy, who had returned from mce the previous day. M. Ceran usalemy demanded that he be ro tated as President of the As nbly in place of M. Ilari. jast November, our Tahiti corre mdent reported a spirited session the Assembly which took place tober 17. A dispute occurred fol ding the taking of a vote for mcillor to represent French Bania in Paris. When it was an mced that M. Ceran Jerusalemy den President of the Assembly— -1 won the vote 15 to 10, the vote > disputed by the opposition oi party members, and a police estigation showed a rigged ballot, was then announced that M.

Hard, of the Poroi faction, had i 13 to 12. [. Ceran Jerusalemy, in protest, gned his position as President i this post fell to M. Ilari, who held it ever since. Shortly ;rwards, M. Ceran Jerusalemy rneyed to Paris to attempt, it said, to have the Buillard de -3n quashed. He has only now irned. t the present session a “tumult” ze out as soon as M. Ceran isalemy rose to speak. The r ernor and most of the opposi . members later walked out of chamber. When the shouting gesticulating had subsided and session resumed, M. Ceran isalemy asked for a secret vote >e taken as to his reinstatement lt was taken, giving a lit 11 to 13 against him. One tiber, M. Gedron, was absent in is. M. Ilari remains as Pre nt. here was considerable heat on i sides of the Assembly and e was accomplished, the mem attending, according to our espondent, “only to collect their francs per day.” lout the only measure that Bars to have been accomplished he session was the approval of Jtruction of oil tanks at Fareute it and at Mutu Tahiri air fuel base near Faaa. The Fareute :s at the naval base will provide fuel storage which has been -existent in Papeete, fuelling be from drums only.

Nearly Complete

p. 141

Fiji Aerial Survey Nearly Complete

AT last the aerial survey of Fiji appears likely to be completed.

Carried to its conclusion by Adastra Airways Ltd. of Australia the survey is being made at a height of 20,000 feet, and only a few small areas remain to be photo £raphed.

An English Company made the first attempt in 1951; and Adastra tried last year. These attempts were not a success because even on fine days Fiji is rarely cloudless.

The whole of Viti Levu has been photographed with the exception of two small areas in the wet zone, and most of Vanua Levu has also been covered. During a brief cloudless period Taveuni was completely photographed together with all the islands in Lomaiviti except Nairai.

Adastra Airways are being paid at the rate of £5 sterling per square mile of accepted photography. Cost of the survey is being met from a generous grant of £33,500 sterling by the United Kingdom Government from Colonial Development and Welfare funds.

A bottle containing a message, tossed overboard from the Rangi tane a few hours out of Panama, was picked up in September, a year and nine days later, on Aitutaki, Cook Islands.

the September meeting of the Rabaul Advisory Council, Mr. K E Cummmgs was re-elected Chair- Ulclli,

Rabaul's Tree-Lined

p. 142

AVENUES NO MORE

MALAGUNA Road, remembered by old residents of Rabaul, New Guinea, for its beautiful rain-trees, will likely be treeless shortly—despite a plea by Mr. J. L.

Chipper that they should be cut back and given a second chance.

These trees were severely dam aged during the war and now are apt to shed branches onto unwary pedestrians and passing vehicles. A Forestry Officer said that they should come out, forthwith. Some members of the Town Advisory Council, including Mr. Chipper, disagreed, but the majority ruled and so far as the TAG is concerned, Malaguna Road trees are due for the axe.

The recently appointed South Pacific Commission fisheries adviser (Mr. Van Pel) spent a week in Viti Levu during September. He was returning to Noumea after visiting Western Samoa. Mr. Van Pel inspected fish ponds at Sigatoka and Matavatucou and visited Fijian and Indian fishing villages along the southern coast of the island.

He conferred with Government officers, market officials and fisher men in Suva.

Good Service by Non-

p. 142

British Doctors

ONE is impressed with the generally good work done, in the P-NG Department of Public Health, by the couple of score of “New Australian” doctors who solved an administrative problem after World War II by pro viding staff for most of the Terri tories hospitals.

As is well known, large numbers of Central European men with medical degrees arrived in Australia after the war, but were not allowed to practise unless they underwent a further period of study and were accepted by the BMA. But British

doctors generally would not go the comfortless tropics—and so restrictions were placed there on engagement of the Central Eu pean medical men. The Territoi benefited.

While in Rabaul, I was told o remarkable record achieved by : J. Saavredin, while in charge o native health area. He reduced fant mortality from 25 per cent, 5 per cent. —which most pec thought was -without preced<

—RWR.

tl The engagement of Miss Sheili Heenan to Mr. Royston Marker, i nounced in September, has b broken by mutual agreement.

[?]me-and-get-it Supply

p. 143

[?]ore Water For Rabaul's [?]me-and-get-it Supply

From Our Own Correspondent RABAUL, September 28.

IHE Commonwealth Department of Works is installing water tanks and pumping equipment six more water points in the town ia of Rabaul, NG. rhe wells—two near Malaytown, i off Malaguna Road near nnel Hill, one near the native rket, one in Old Chinatown, and J beside the Harbourmaster’s Ice —have been in existence many rs, and no one seems to under rid why there has been so pro ved a delay in using them for benefit of the townsfolk.

'he cry “No funds” has become standard excuse for delays on public works, but waste of time : money has been extraordinary ing the recent U months when one public water point has been ted by up to 100 trucks per day, up to 50,000 gallons of water ed away. abaul’s water supply—or lack of was discussed again at the tember meeting of the Town isory Council. Members carried action asking for a grant of MX) immediately to alleviate the ation. r. Don Barrett pointed out that will have something like illion to spend in the coming , £lO,OOO did not seem excessive :et the second biggest town in Territory, and the most pro ive town in the Territory, out of yater supply difficulties.

[?]rau-Tualaulelei Wedding

p. 143

SS ANNIE GURAU, adopted daughter of the Hon. and Mrs. A. M. Gurau, was married on September 9 to e, third son of the Hon. and Mrs. ualaulelei, thus linking two very nown Western Samoan families. marriage took place in the LMS in Church, Apia, the Rev. S. G S ?s officiating. Misses Helen Brebner iilota Ualesl were bridesmaids, with s. Siaki Seumanutafa Loligi and Fili ulelei as best-man and groomsman lively, while Jackie Schaafhausen 'uu Tualaulelei were flowergirls. reception at the White Horse Inn in enmg was attended by the High Com ner, Mr. G. R. Powles, and Mrs. * and a lar e e number of other guests entmg a cross-section of the Apia Jnity.

Harry Duane, formerly a

mown storekeeper on Niue

•esident in Tahiti for the past returned to Auckland per

September accom

d by Mile. Germaine Lehartel apeete. The two are to be ed in New Zealand.

of Tonga

p. 143

Australians Enjoy Rugby Tour of Tonga

THE Australian Rugby Union team which recently visited Tonga and Fiji played seven matches —five m Tonga, including two Tests and two in Fiji—but won only one game. This was against Tonga in the first Test on September 19.

Although the Australian team wore the green and gold, they were not a Commonwealth or State rep representative team. Each player paid £125 towards his tour expenses the remainder being provided bv the Fiji and Tongan Associations

C al i y tour was a great suc cess and the Australians left with happy memories of Tonga and Ton gans who entertained them with the »; „ a Lf° ly ? esl ? n open-handedness at picnics, feasts and dances.

French Oceania

p. 143

A Forty-Hours Week for French Oceania

APPARENTLY to the anger of some and to the satisfaction of a good many others, legis lation was passed in Papeete at the August session of the Territorial Assembly making the 40-hours week legal as from September 1.

Deaths Of Islands People

pp. 145-146

DR. EDWIN HUNT

Dr. Edwin Hunt, who served as edical officer In Niue and Western unoa for many years, died in Suva i August 16, aged 85.

He had been living in retirement Fiji for many years.

M. LEON VARNEY

Monsieur Leon Varney, a well own accountant of French eania, died in Papeete, September from a heart attack. He was 56.

L Varney was the son of a mer manager for Etablissements nald in the Marquesas, and was n there. He was the father of )-Lieutenant Raymond Varney 0 was killed in Indo-China in »ruary of this year.

MR. W. A. MacGREGOR

he death of William Alfred Mac gor, manager of the Baiyer River jstock Station, Western New nea Highlands, occurred at the ion on September 12. He died in sleep and on his 58th birthday, •ibute to him and his life in NG ears elsewhere in this issue, fter World War I service, “Bill”

Gregor went to the British Solo -1 Islands as a plantation over , and he enjoyed telling the 7 (published some years ago in > of how he came to leave the ectorate for New Guinea. He other plantation men were in -3d in a plantation “war” with *. Malaita boys and during the ;mg some of the natives were ± MacGregor and another were ged with the killing and sent uva for trial where they were ided by Sir Henry Milne Scott. were acquitted and, according tacGregor, he was returned to * in style in the Governor’s e of his hobbies was amateur , and until his death he ited a “ham” station from the lands, keeping regular “scheds” other enthusiasts throughout territory. , leaves a widow, Mrs. Ruby Tregor, of Clarence River, ; a son John, with DDS&NA Patrol Officer stationed at e, and a brother, Mr. Roy rregor, of Madang, NG.

MRS. MICHAEL LYNCH

5 - Caroiine Lynch, wife of the Michael Lynch, died at the . of Compassion, Fiji, on . after many years resi m the Colony. was married at Lautoka in and with her husband lived great many years in the Dre tiver district. Mrs. Lynch has an invalid for the past three following an accident, is survived by a son employed 3 Colonial Sugar Refining Co.

MRS. MURIEL F. BEVERIDGE

Mrs. Muriel Frances Beveridge wife of Mr. John Beveridge formerly of Fiji and the British Solomon Islands Protectorate died on August 11, at Reading, England after a short illness.

Mrs. Beveridge arrived in Fiji with her husband shortly after World War I and lived for a time at Taiievu Mr. Beveridge later en tered the Government service and held posts in several parts of the Colony.

They went to the Solomons before the Second World War, where Mr Beveridge was in the Western Pacific High Commission service After a period of 11 years there they !eft for Berkshire, and bought a small farm. Mr. Beveridge’s address is Glebe Farm, Brimpton, near Reading, Berkshire, England.

MR. JOHN WILLIAMS

CALDWELL

Mr. John Caldwell died suddenly at Suva hospital in September, aged Born in Fiji he was the son of the late Mr. C. V. Caldwell, a District Commissioner in the Colony.

John Caldwell had been an em ployee of the Fiji Posts and Tele graphs Department and later in the Lands Department as a surveyor with the Native Lands Commission.

He was a keen yachtsman and a foundation member of the Royal Suva Yacht Club, having imported the yacht Miranda II from Sydney He was also an enthusiastic foot baller. Mr. Caldwell is survived by his wife and two daughters.

MRS. G. STEPHENS

Mrs. G. Stephens, born on Wes tern Samoa and a resident of Fiji

on Augustus 0 yearS ’ di6d ln Suva andYd C a U ug U ht e er and by three (o s “ s

MADAME AUGUSTINE

MALINOWSKI

Madame Augustine Malinowski, a resident of Tahiti since 1913, died in Papeete on August 24, aged 74.

A son is a well-known and popular Customs Officer in Papeete.

MR. UA TURUA

Ua Turua, a former Rarotonga Island Councillor, a member of Cook Is. Legislative Council and President of the Cook Islands Pro gressive Association, died at his home on August 26.

A service was held the following morning at the LMS church at Avarua, and a funeral ceremony at Ua Turua’s residence.

MR. T. M. BRYCE

Mr. T. M. Bryce, Manager of the Bank of New South Wales in Suva from 1940 to 1943, died in Mel bourne on September 17.

MRS. SHRI RAMAN

Mrs. Shri Raman, wife of a well known former civil servant of Fiji, died in Suva on September 22.

Mrs. Shri Raman was the mother of Dr. Satyanand, leading member of the Indian community in Auck land.

MR. E. S. WEAVER

Mr. Ernest Stanley Weaver well known Suva resident, died there on September 11, aged 67.

Mr. Weaver, who was born in England and served with distinc tion in the First World War, went to the Colony in 1919, as drapery manager for Walter Horne & Co.

He married Miss Lilly Williams, formerly of Melbourne, in 1922. He is survived by his wife and five children.

CANON ROBERT ROOK

Canon Robert Rook, father of Mrs. Doris Chapman of Norfolk Island, died there early in Septem ber. He was 92. Cannon Rook re tired from his post at St. Andrews Anglican Cathedral, Sydney, in 1939, and was still an honorary Canon of that Cathedral at the time of his death.

He has lived on Norfolk Island since retiring.

He was ordained in 1888 and for many years honorary cler secretary of the Church of Engl Homes in Australia.

MRS. MARGARET (“MAXIE

LEVIEN

Mrs. Margaret Levien died Melbourne on September 9. was the widow of the late Ceci Levien whose influence in the esl lishment of large-scale gold mb and aerial transport in New Gu: places him as one of the most ( spicuous figures in the historj that Territory between the Wai As far as is known, Mrs. Le never went to New Guinea, the her husband was there from £ World War I until just before death in Melbourne in Jam 1932. He resigned his post as trict Officer, Morobe, where he been stationed two years, in His duties as DO had convinced that there was gold up on top, he was right.

Armed with the first New Gu Miner’s Right he headed tow what is now Wau, to find Mi Park, Nettleton and Sloane pan rich gold at Koranga.

Three years later when the Creek field was discovered it Levien who realised that its full ploitation depended on air tr port. He headed south to org£ what became Guinea Gold, which took control of a large g of leases in Koranga and B areas, and in April, 1927, the aircraft owned by this Company into Wau—or what is now W from Rabaul. This was the pioi ing venture that later be< Guinea Airways and Bulolo Dredging Ltd.

Scholarships for Fiji

p. 146

The Fiji Government is off' four scholarships to cover a 1 year period of study for Diplon Agriculture at Gatton Co

Queensland. Applicants musl

men between 22-32 years, course will commence with the scholastic year.

The Government of Indi offering three one-year scholar of 200 rupees per month, to me female students of Indian ex tion in Fiji, to study medicine, engineering, or education at Ir universities. Students must their own passages to and India.

A new dispensary and nurser children has just been complet Buma, in the British Sob Islands. It has been built to for the babies born of women fering from leprosy or other tagious tropical diseases. Mr.

Twomey, field officer of the Zealand Lepers’ Trust Board, that if a new-born child is ren from its mother’s care at I there is only a slight chance o baby becoming infected with lei

Bill MacGregor

pp. 147-148

tribute by PETER ENGLAND. rILL, there’s another old-timer gone. They don’t come like that any more, and the few it are left are getting a bit lonely . they see their old comrades idle up, one by one, for the last ig ride over the border . . .

Jill Macgregor was a man. He s a bushman too, and a horse n, and an adventurer; and a e man in the days when there 5 still freedom in the world, n the 1914-18 war Bill, with ther Roy, rode with the ht Horse in the campaigns ich made the emu-feather cock famous throughout the world, i the early twenties he was in Solomons, when conditions were it tougher, and natives not quite tame, as they are now. There a story of some trouble with authorities. Anyway, somewhere ind 1928 he came over to New nea. He did short terms i an oil company, with the ro. Board as a plantation in fer, then he joined Reg Beazley a recruiting venture on the k. .11 couldn’t be long without his ved horses. He landed a team pack and saddle-horses at ienberg with the idea of using n on his recruiting trips. This not a success. The narrow 3t tracks, the swampy plains, the rivers of the Sepik valley far from ideal for horses, the early thirties, he put in a years as a plantation manager -rang. Later, about ’35, he tried uck, with some succbss, on the rik goldfield. Later still he ;ed gold on the Maramuni and }aramambu. He was at the r when war broke out. joined up again and, attached arious branches of the Allied s. gave valuable and dis lished service throughout the

ic campaign.

len the fighting was over and 3 rovisional Administration was ling down to the task of getting country under control again, put in some 12 months as a ict Services Officer and played >art in rehabilitation and re ruction. t the bush called again, and in ft work boat, bought from the •sals Commission, he went back ie Sepik, prospecting. He tried :he Karawari, but with poor -P he was offered the job of lishing an experimental cattle n on the Baiyer River for the ulture Department. He took it n Bill was starting to feel it ime he settled down. He was with his horses and his cattle . Starting from nothing he up the station: houses, stores,

fences, yards, pastures. He got together a herd of first-class stock . . . And there he died, in the bush that he loved, surrounded by the work of his hands.

There was another side to Bill too. Just as he worked hard, he played hard. There are legends of Bin, S..U, „n i,.„. „„ hu

Ch o2U 6 in trad j tion al bushman style ~™ d 80 ®e of Bill’s cheques were pretty substantial ones. . A suite at one of Sydney’s lead ing hotels, a valet, a chauffeur-driven limousine standing by day and champagne, night clubs, theatres, parties—whatever Bill did ne did in a big way. Although he

was always a bushman, he was a playboy, & gallant, a fan breaker of hearts. In his yom days he was said to be the ha somest man in New Guinea, E Flynn chucked in. There is story of a lady anthropologist came to the Sepik to devote hei strictly to the study of na culture . . .

Yes . . . Bill was a man, right. And I guess there’s not n room left for his type here more. Well, where he’s gone won’t be troubled with permits visas and ordinances and a pac petty officials yapping round heels. It’ll be just like old t: to Bill.

But the world will be just a ] poorer, a little colder . . .

Awards to Brave Fijian

p. 148

TWO Fijian soldiers, serving the Ist Battalion, Fiji Infa Regiment, at present figl Communist Terrorists in Ma have received awards for leade] and outstanding personal brave The men are the late Sgt. N lioni Wara, who receives the I and Sgt. Sefanaia Rovoka, win ceives the MM.

Sgt. Wara was killed in the 7 Peng area of Johore on Nove: 28. 1953. His citation states while leading a patrol of tn soldiers through a jungle swam October 6, 1953, they were embu by terrorists. He quickly dep’ his inexperienced men under c Alone, and in the face of heavy he charged and dispatched terrorists, even though his C gun jammed after one burst.

Sergeant Ravoka’s citation ci him with a fine sense of tactics brave leadership. Leading a p from “D” company on Septe 18, 1953, he located a lean-to which three terrorists were se< enter. Deploying his men ar the jungle clearing, Sgt. Ravoki vanced against the hut and shooting an alarmed sentry, le men inside. In a brief but fu gun-fight, four terrorists were h

ANOTHER FIJIAN CITATI'

Major G. Mate, of the Fij fantry Regiment in Malaya, been awarded the Military I for distinguished leadership c Company, Ist Battalion, during operations against the terrons June and July. During the two years, Major Mate’s Con has accounted for 43 terrorists Shortly after the announce of this award, it was reported Malaya that a son had been to Major Mate and his wife, is the second Fijian child to be in Malaya, and the Mate’s child.

They Want More Fruit

p. 150

For New Zealand

Coincident with the annoui ment that New Zealand F Distributors Ltd., the !

Zealand Government’s fruit porting and distributing age would establish a fund to encoui the Fiji banana industry, Harvey Turner, chairman, and C. Ross Walker, general-man of the organisation, departed c round of the fruit growing ish of Polynesia in mid-September.

In a ten-day tour they hopei survey citrus fruit production p pects in areas other than the ( Islands.

In Fiji they were told by grov representatives that this y< estimated export crop would 365,000 cases—as compared 382,000 cases actually shipped year. The growers hope to ] 460,000 cases next year, 600,000 c in 1956, and a goal of 750,000 ( —the quantity asked for by Zealand—by 1957.

The Department of Agricu plans to increase the planted to 3,000 acres, arrange for proved weeding, cultivation, ft isation and the use of insectic: and assist people interested in ei ing the Colony’s banana indust Because bananas delivered tc wharf are not in regular quani and because of the difficult; allocating the correct shipping s importers are arranging to growers half the f.o.b. price oi bananas left behind. This arra ment will apply at least until end of 1954. Bananas despat in a non-refrigerated vessel wi inspected before loading, and if in good order but fail to arrh New Zealand in that condition will, never-the-less, be paid f( full, thus generously satisfying complaint of some shippers.

These concessions are in adc to the 3d. per case subsidy v the NZ Govt, recently annor that it would pay on all bananas.

New Zealand importers are pared to come to arrangen whereby fruit cases will be sup from NZ to meet any serious ficiency, thus overcoming this bottleneck.

Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Fulton, three small daughters, arrive Australia in September Makurapau Pltn., N. Britain.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carter Port Moresby on October Bulol an extended holiday abroad, fl Mr. C. H. Patel, Suva bus man, made a business visit to Tonga, Samoa and Tahiti in tember-October.

U Mr. K. J. Garnstt of Suva, ac panied by his wife and y family, left recently for Gla He will study Veterinary Mec at Edinburgh University.

[?] Aith In Honiara's

p. 151

FUTURE

[R. Kenneth Dalrymple Hay, one of the best-known and most enterprising residents of the IP, while in Sydney briefly in tober, was able to report progress his two latest business projects re.

Ir. Hay said that his aerated «r manufacturing plant is now ning out 100 dozen bottles of lie-water” per day, and that a n demand has developed from Gilbert Islands. However, until ined extensions are made, the 3ut is inadequate to supply even local market. [r. Hay plans to set his new r ie theatre in motion next Janu- It has been under construction a considerable period. An ex enced Sydney projectionist has i hired, and a contract for the )ly of films has been arranged, r. Hay was able to scotch some ours that had been circulating le effect that he had been hard by a recent Court judgment, ness was never more pros us, said Mr. Hay. le Court case referred to was ly reported in PIM of May, (p. 18). The details, somewhat Ived, were briefly that a lish firm sued Mr. Hay at that for breach of contract and iges in regard to an option h they claimed to hold on the aase of steel airfield matting ti Mr. Hay owned. The Court awarded the firm a sum of 30-odd in direct loss, plus ler sum covering the expenses chartered ship, sundry dam and court costs. The total int was in the vicinity of £90,re recently another Court I an appeal by Mr. Hay, judg being that the £17,000 sum but that the other amounts uashed. Rumours that the l 1 had been rejected in its en were quite inaccurate.

Coastal Fleet

p. 151

[?]INAL SALE OF P-NG

1 Government-owned coastal set of Papua-New Guinea now is been sold, and Commander Evans, who has been respon for the liquidation of the de ent, has left Rabaul on a visit gland. He intends to return w Guinea, and probably will iting-H arbourmaster at :ai, for a time, last of the thirteen ships to d was the Doali, a 300-tons “goalposter.” She was pur e d by Messrs. Galvin & *thy, of Rabaul, who have i a company with a nominal I of £15,000 to run her. She e used mostly on bulk fuel ind normal copra carrying.

[?]ing Space for

p. 153

[?] ther Pacific Migration? [?]ing Space for Gilbertese in BSIP

has been learned that ten Gilbertese have just spent several months in the Western mons where they have been Idering “the suitability of Gizo imited Gilbertese resettlement.” e Gilbertese have now gone to Tarawa and what their re ns are to Gizo as a new home unknown. (The Gilberts are rowded, of course, and resettle ■ of surplus population is a [C problem). they are considering Gizo itself, settlement will, indeed, be ex ngly limited. Gizo island—one b most picturesque spots in the —is largely a hump of red nic mud, with a tiny fringe of land around the edge. My g impressions of it are the that to see anyone you walk le steep path or another like lountain goat; and that, itically in the background yhere (or it may be fore d) is the towering, floating that constitutes the island of ibangara. why Gizo? I understood the District Officer in charge zo 18 months ago, that these rn Islands were reasonably

well populated, and that the natives thereabouts were keener than most BSIP indigines to develop their land. Why not Guadalcanal or somewhere else where there is space and few people.

It could be said, of course, that the largeness of Guadalcanal would be totally foreign to atoll natives. But in for a penny, in for a pound—Gizo bears about as much resemblance to the Gilberts as the Nullabor plain of Central Australia does to NSW’s Blue Mountains.

Hu Farm, a dozen miles or so outside Honiara, and from which it was planned to teach the BSIP natives to be peasant farmers, is now for sale. Why cannot the Gilbertese buy that? To be sure they would be miserable. But all migrants are—and their children and grandchildren might benefit.

Eighteen months ago, I and the PIM suggested that Guadalcanal might blossom and bloom if selected Fiji-Indians wen? invited to take up land there. This seedling idea was planted on barren ground and was ignored except for a mild rebuke frem the High Commissioner to the effect that there was not enough land for the Solomon Islanders themselves.

It would be interesting to know how many more acres of Guadal canal are under cultivation in Oc tober, 1954, than in April, 1953.

In many respects the US Marines appear to have wasted their time when they bothered to take that

country back from the Japs.

JT

Sykes

p. 153

Promotion for Mr. J. W Sykes

MR. J. W. SYKES, who has been in the public service of Fiji 0 . . f or many years—latterly as As sistant Colonial Secretary—has been promoted to the post of Deputy Colonial Secretary in Cyprus. He “ f 4 P^ esent on teave in England and will go directly to Cyprus from there. Mr. and Mrs. Sykes (she S a daughter of Sir Hugh Ragg of well - know n mem oers of the Fiji community over a long period, and have many friends there. He joined the British Colonial Service in 1938, after graduating from Oxford. He will find Cyprus, in a political sense, much more lively than Fiji—there is a strong movement there for union with Greece.

New Guinea in 189

pp. 154-155

Astounding Changes in Man’s Lifetime

An interesting comparison tween New Guinea of 60 year and New Guinea of to-day made recently by Mr. J Mitchell, General Manage Messrs. Burns Philp & Co. Ltc Mitchell was acknowledging ? of a copy of the Handbook of and New Guinea, published i? tember. Before 1900, Papui called “British New Guinea what is now the Trust Territ New Guinea then was “Germa Guinea.”

THESE lists of business ] civilians and others (writ Mitchell) are rather astoi to me when I think back < first business visit to Britisl Guinea and German New C about 1896, in the SS Titus —o steamer to establish a st service from Australia to and German New Guinea ously serviced by our scb Myrtle and Ivanhoe, from town). At that time, a few would have been enough f residents of the respective tories.

Our exports then from New Guinea were principally £ wood and Birds of Paradise Port Moresby and West; and alluvial gold, pearls, vine and sundries from Samarai a Eastern end. There was nc in British New Guinea (now 1 at that time; but there was in the German Territory, ai was shipped to Germany in vessels chartered for the loa The anchorage in New Bri that time was Herbertshohe, site the RC Mission) and th cipal residents and traders w Forsayth Co. (“Queen Ei Rondahl, Mouton and Hernst Matupi (that was in what Rabaul Harbour) and also I P. G., at Duke of York Is.

Herbertshohe there was the ; son family.

In those days the list ol peans in British and Germs Guinea was so small that or almost everybody. Few of t sent generation know of th( ships, primitive life and troi the old hands, who have all on—l am about the only o: a memory of those earlier

64 YEARS’ SERVICI

Messrs. Burns, Philp & C was incorporated on April ‘ and Mr. Mitchell, then a lad the staff on March 17, 1891 now is in his 64th year of with the Company.

Islanders in

NZ Island visitors who were in Auckland, NZ, recently included: Miss Etta Crichton and Mrs. Nova Yandall on holiday from Western Samoa.

Mr. F. Rellesoe and baby daughter, Mrs.

R. B. Phillips and son, Mrs. P. Warden, and Mrs. L. Sasse and grand-child—all well-known in Western Samoa.

Poor Copra From

p. 155

FRENCH OCEANIA

. T . he French Oceania Department or Agriculture, in broadcasting from Papeete, warned local copra pro ducers that French Oceania copra was developing a bad reputation on the world market. ™j£ in ?K ture nuts ’ and dirt mixed with the copra, were cited as the mam causes of complaint. The De partment is making a drive to im prove the quality of local copra, much of which is bringing less than ruling world prices.

Eastern and Western Samoa Meet at Sports

p. 157

[?]the first time since pre-war days, [?]n and Western Samoa sportsmen [?] a September sports tournament [?]a. Tennis, soft-ball and golf were [?], These events were won re [?]ely by Western Samoa (4 —0), [?] Samoa, and Western Samoa (8½- [?]Visitors and local players were [?]ined by the High Commissioner [?]rs. Powles at Vailima, and the W.

Lawn Tennis Association organised [?]ce at the White Horse Inn.

The photo shows Mrs. Powles surrounded by some of the players after she had presented the Ernest Reid Memorial Cup to the winning Apia Tennis team. Stand ing, left to right: S. Devoe, H. Scanlon, G. Ilalaole, L. Yandall (Pago Pago captain), R. Banks (Apia captain), E.

Johnson, and R. Rankin. Seated; Hon.

G. F. Betham, Mrs. Powles, A. McQuarrie, R. Heke. Kneeling: S. Ho Ching and O.

Crichton. —Photo by R. F. Rankin.

Entertaining Port Moresby

p. 157

in Salote is president of the formed Pan-Pacific Women’s ation in Tonga. This was an id at a recent meeting of the ation in Perth, WA. She has

called the association “a society of the women of Tonga for building up the land” and has asked all members to begin with improve ments in their own homes.

[?]ular artist Anita Brookman (left) entertains guests at the APC Club Dance [?]Port Moresby on September 10. At right, Samoan Missionaries photographed [?]erforming a traditional dance for the first time in public in Moresby. The [?] was the Port Moresby Red Cross Society’s Dance held on September 8 for [?]ers of the “Orion”. —Photos by Papuan Prints.

Joe Will Join the Army

p. 157

FIJI’S star Rugby winger, J.

Levula, listed in the 1951 NZ Rugby Almanack as one of the five players of the year, is to join the Army. It is not known whether he will go to Malaya where the Fijians have been fighting since 1952.

Levula was an outstanding mem ber of the teams which visited New Zealand in 1951 and 1954 and Aus tralia in 1952 and 1954. He recently turned down an English Rugby League club’s offer of £2,500 in addi tion to all other expenses for a season in England.

They Still Talk about Land

p. 158

Settlement Schemes in P-NG

(From Our Rahaul Correspondent )

IMPLEMENTATION of a Land

Settlement Scheme in New Guinea is uppermost in the minds of a large proportion of Rabaul citizens.

Legislative Council candidates John Stokie and Don Barrett made it an important plank in their election platform: the RSL Rabaul Sub-branch has stressed it on behalf of Returned Servicemen; the

Asiatics have voiced their opinions in the Press.

But todate no encouragement has come from Canberra, despite pres sure from all sides.

Mr. J. R. Foldi, New Britain Dis trict Commissioner, gave some indi cation of higher-up policy when he recently told delegates from the RSL Sub-branch that instructions from Canberra disallowed purchase

of any native land except for < eminent utilities.

The South Pacific Post rep< that the Minister for Territ Mr. Hasluck. had stated tha native rights must be satisfied fore a Land Settlement Scl could be initiated. Later Mr. luc denied that he had made statement.

New Britain Native Lands ( missioner, Mr. Jack Read, has i the last month investigating land rights of the Matupi I; villagers. His investigations in one area are still incomplete, it is anyone’s guess when they be completed.

Much of this delay can be s buted to the lack of co-operatic the villagers who, like the pr bial Irishmen, don’t know what want and won’t be satisfied they get it.

The local RSL has stated unless a Soldiers’ Land Settle Scheme is implemented soon, Ex-Servicemen will be too o] take advantage of it. A Sol Settlement Scheme w naturally, embrace all Ex-Sei men throughout the Com] wealth: and though it is na that the League should watct interests of its members, it is that this is partly responsible the “sitting-on-the-fence” att of the Government.

It would entail vast expend and a huge administr machinery to police it in all it pects, and settling Servicemen, no knowledge of Territory condi or labour, on valuable land op up with Government capital, v present a grave risk of heavy fi cial loss.

It is possible that the Goi ment would listen more sympa ically to a more modified ge: Land Settlement Scheme: one would give first preference to turned Servicemen now in the T tory, second preference to Prot< Persons, and third preference tc Servicemen outside the Territ Mr. Keith McCarthy, ex- Britain District Commissioner, during his tenure of office, were he given authority to land in the New Britain Dij for Land Settlement, he would serve approximately 25 per cen any area so opened to satisfy fi needs of local natives.

The reserve percentage woul( course, vary, according to the of land and the density of pop tion of the indigines in the locs Put into effect, this idea woul sufficient argument to overcome Governmental qualms on beha. the natives.

A rapidly growing country i produce to survive and in t times, when land-starved nat are growing more aggressive their demands for more lii space, a population of less t three persons to the square mill in NG is an anomaly that mus altered one way or another.

[?]l Rice Requirements

p. 159

[?]robe Could Grow [?]l Rice Requirements

From Our Own Correspondent LAE, September 28. r the end of this year, a rice mill

capable of processing 4,000

of rice per annum should be in ation at the Bubia Agricultural on, in the Markham Valley, nine ; from Lae, NG. modern English Womanco ?r has already been installed the remainder of the equip ; is on its way from Germany, latter machinery includes the iary equipment which returns inhulled rice back to the huller, urther treatment, im this machinery “loonzain” the ideal rice for native con ition, will be produced, el silos are being erected and soon hold the 100-tons of !y-grown rice, which has dy been purchased from ?rs at Erap and Sunshine, rice has been machine har -1 lowing a successful season, ;rs in the Morobe District are :tend their acreage this year, samples of rice sent into Lae both Sunshine (at about feet) and Erap (nearly sea have been most satisfactory, is now believed that enough :an be grown in the Morobe ct within a few years to feed le natives in the Morobe Dis and that, later, the present rice will be superseded by d rice culture. cessful rice growing will need ming co-operation between aistration and growers. Rice lew crop for New Guinea; up recently it was one of the few ries where rice was the diet of native labour and yet tempt was made to grow it.

J -NG Administration, through

}ept. of Agriculture, has to bought all the rice grown in [orobe District.

[?] es of N. Ireland

p. 159

Servicemen Wanted

additional plaque will shortly dded to the existing War rial at Kavieng, New Ireland, will give the names of resi of New Ireland who lost their through Second World War e. xes of persons eligible, with number and the Service to they belonged, will be grate received by the Secretary, ig Sub-branch of the ILA. New Ireland.

Barry Bond of Rabaul has her new daughter Jeanette, londs already have a son.

Sydney Cocoa Price F[?]

p. 160

£100 in Month

rLLOWING the uncertain! the cocoa and coffee mi in Sydney in early September, has been a sharp decline in price these Pacific products, although buyers expect cocoa prices to h£ around early-October quotations.

Apia, W. Samoa, reported a s decline in overseas cocoa quota during September, offers drop from above £stg.500 on Septeml to as low as £stg.l00 a week < later. By the 15th, no offers being made at all, but at the er the month, quotations were £ at an unsteady £stg.37Q-£st per ton, f.o.b. Large amounl cocoa are being harvested growers are reluctant to ai present offers. There appeal be little overseas interest in Se Grades.

Papua-New Guinea cocoa quoted in Sydney on October £A460, ex wharf, buyers predicting that the recent de would now taper off. At beginning of September the Sy price was £A560.

The fall is attributed by Sy merchants to a predicted Accra crop becoming aval commencing October - Novel and to removal of price-fixing currency adjustments in Bazil.

The latter developments also influencing the coffee m and no Sydney firms were prej to quote early in October. One the price would be “below 67lb.” for Papua-NG, although retail price is still over 11- pi (See article page 39 this issue

MOP Situation

Sydney reported a keen dei for Manihiki MOP, mainly or half of European principals September-October. The pric( risen steadily for some months and early October Sydney b were seeking parcels at £A390, Auckland.

In Australian northern w the Australian fleets have h particularly poor season. Bo Pearling Co.’s eight luggers together harvested only 35 to: the end of September. In con the American-financed Jap; pearling fleet there reported it was doing particularly well, in October announced it has res its season’s quota of 950 tons. fl A daughter, Judith Margaret been born to Captain and Mrs.

Stammer, of Lae, NG.

Stammer is now flying with Q; Empire Airways. He went tc Territory originally for Taylor’

Transport and has also flowi Guinea Air Traders and Mam Airlines.

Papua’s Hidden Valley is

p. 161

Hidden no Longer

[Prom Our Own Correspondent LAE, Sept. 28.

SROPLANES must no longer be a surorise to natives in Papua’s bo -called Shangri-la valley near [in the Southern Highlands— September they had another \ this time from a single-engine leman owned and piloted by lain Bobby Gibbes. ptain Gibbes flew in and along out of the valley—but low gh for everyone on board to a good view. He could not —visiting the valley is tambu there is nowhere to land any e District Services Dept, does low expect that a ground patrol mter the valley until some time next year. They are con ating their position around where tribal fighting con s. sides Captain Gibbes, those on 1 the aircraft were Mr. Van •stein, a film director; Mr.

Simpson, the Australian ar of the Adam books; an r of the Department of Health, j. Yelland; and another Gibbes Mr. T. Chadam. e flight into the valley was ! on behalf of T.V. Films Pty., for whom Mr. Simpson is Guinea adviser. Both Mr. son and Mr. Alderstein took red and black and white films g the flight. anwhile in Sydney, Mrs. Jean s, sister of the late Jack Hides tpua, refutes published reports APC Geologist John Zehnder the first man to enter the r in May. Mrs. Crofts claims Hides and O’Malley visited the r as part of their Tari dand patrol in 1935. She says she has pictures and maps to it and that Hides described natives, their dress and mode ving in his book Papuan \erland.

DON STAR FOR NG FILM?

Australian company (Asso- TV Pty. Ltd.) has now an ed its intention of making a ■ film based on a patrol in the Managing-director, Mr. C. rimgeour, left for London by late September, to ask Aus i actor Peter Finch to play the f a patrol-officer in the film.

Scrimgeour took with him a lute film of the New Guinea mds where the big film will ide. He screened the film at 5S reception prior to his de e and said that the commer llm would be in full colour vould use one of the wide processes.

sioner Departs

pp. 161-163

Another Indian Commis sioner Departs

COMMISSIONERS to Fiji for the Government of India are de veloping a reputation as birds of passage, second only to American and French South Pacific terri torial Governors.

Dr. N. V. Rajkumar, who arrived in the Colony only last December, departed again on September 20 for Vietnam. He has been appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the In ternational Truce Supervisory Com mission there.

Prior to coming to Fiji he had been Adviser to the Indian Delega tion to the United Nations.

The previous Commissioner, Mr.

Sen, had scarcely arrived in f iJi when he was again transferred S?. a nother post, in June, 1952.

Though the Suva office was main tained by a local staff, there was no appointment until Dr. Rajkumar arrived in December the following year, & Dr. Rajkumar’s successor was not known late in September. fl Mr. Hardy Rossiter, veteran of Norfolk Island, recently celebrated his 90th birthday there. As gardener to the Melanesian Mission, a great many of the fine old trees in the Chapel grounds to-day stand as monuments to his work.

Sports Day in Honiara

The fifth Annual Police Sports, held at Rove Police Depot, Honiara, BSIP, on September 11, drew a large, enthusiastic crowd, including most European residents of Honiara. Twenty-two teams, representing police districts, sports clubs, Govern ment departments. Missions and schools entered for the Sports. The High Commissioner for the Western Pacific (Sir Robert Stanley, KBE, CMG) presented the cups and trophies at the end of the day. Photo at top left shows the finish of the schools relay race. Contestants at top right are trying to get a lemon out of buckets of water dur ing the obstacle race. Displayed on the left are the 28 trophies presented to winners of each event.

[?]E Affair Ollier

p. 163

HOUGH Madame Ollier had jen living quietly near Noumea.

Caledonia, since May, Noumea le last to know that she had implicated, in Sydney, by the Royal Commission, which is ng into espionage in Aus was rumoured in New >nia, for sometime that “a i of unsound mind” was being ed by the police. But until ench Ambassador in Australia need, in early September, that ne Ollier had been arrested imea and was being returned nee to stand trial for breach :urity regulations, little im ce was given to reports. after the Ambassador’s ncement local newspapers re i muzzled and police and ment officials refused to :nt until nearly a week after ustralian announcement. It len stated that a few days the departure of the French n ahitien, Madame Ollier had arrested and placed in the )rison. One hour before the sailed she was taken aboard guard, and was to remain surveillance for the rest of yage.

Madame Ollier was formerly Second Secretary to the French Embassy in Canberra, Madame Ollier went to Noumea at the end of May, apparently to see her son, who is serving his military service in the Noumean barracks. She booked an air passage scheduled to leave for Sydney on June 9, but suddenly cancelled it on June 8.

In evidence, before the Royal Commission, Petrov said that he had met Madame Ollier secretly on numerous occasions to try to obtain information from her.

New Frequency

p. 163

Rarotonga Broadcasts on New Frequency

IN continuation of its test broad casts, Rarotonga shifted to 5995 kc’s in the 49 metre band on September 15. The weekly general interest broadcast is still taking the air at the same time —6 p.m., Wed nesdays, Rarotonga time. (Thursday, 0430 GMT). Tests have now been made successively on 3390, 5050 and 6180 kc/s as well as the present channel.

If Mr. Niel McGowan and Miss Nora Urquhart were married in Brisbane on October 2. The couple will live in Fiji, where Mr. McGowan is a plant pathologist.

Six Dollars a Day?

p. 163

DURING the closing stages of the session of the United States Congress just concluded, some questions were asked as to why wages below the Federal minimum were being paid to government em ployees at Guam and Eastern Samoa. The subject arose through a recent request by the Pentagon military headquarters for legislation to legally exempt these areas and Wake Island from the minimum wage law, where the 75 cents per hour had never been accepted.

Secretary of Labour James P.

Mitchell admitted that at Guam alone, the Navy is employing 15,000 Filipinos at less than minimum rates, but pointed out that previous Democratic administrations had done the same. His department was trying to devise a formula for rais ing wages in these islands, but an immediate rise to the legal 75 cent rate would seriously dislocate local economics.

The proposed bill received no formal committee consideration be fore the session closed. fl Mr. Tom Marchington, after 33 years’ service with the Fiji Customs Department, and lately Collector of Customs, is retiring, due to ill health. Most of his service was at the Lautoka and Levuka offices.

“Beginning to Mo[?]

p. 164

New Pacific Airservice “Beginning to Mo[?]

SYDNEY friends ofXaptain ]

Monkton, one of the j movers in South Pacific Airlim Honolulu, said at the end of tember that “things were i beginning to move up there at

They quoted Captain Monkto:

saying that the first flight on service to Tahiti would be mac the “very near future”.

At about the same time, Gordon Taylor left Sydney London to take delivery of Bermuda flying-boat with whic intend to operate a luxury ch service in the Pacific from tralia.

Conversion work will have t carried out on the aircraft aftx arrival early November to equ for the planned service am comply with Australian req ments for certificate of airwo ness. It is not expected, there that it will be available for se before next April.

On the delivery flight Sir Gc will be accompanied by Ca] Harry Purvis, Mr. Jack Percival Eugene L’Huillier (engineer), McMillan (an English radio 01 tor), and Mr. Chris Black (another pilot). Mr. McMillan been in charge of preparation the flight, which will be made the Middle East.

It has been reported from Eng that since Sir Gordon Taylor one of the huge £5- million Prh flying-boats there some time and originated the idea of a se to Australia via the Pacific, i than one airline has develop* keen interest in the idea and ii Princesses, which previously nc considered taking off the Bi Government’s hands.

Native Orderly On

p. 164

MANSLAUGHTER CHA[?]

IT was announced in Port Moi on October 4 that a m medical orderly had been < mitted for trial on charges of r slaughter following the deaths < natives as a result of injection; Yaws given in the Middle Ramu lage of Faita in August. (See

PIM.)

The Coroner, Mr. T. Ellis, made investigations at the vil together with a pathologist Lae, Dr. Graggs, found that natives had died as a result of injections given by the orderl: the normal course of his duty.

The injections had been of c nut milk exposed to the air mixed with NAB powder and hacf set up a highly toxic metab*

Blazey-Logan Wedding

p. 165

[?] September 22, Miss Pam Blazey, of Port Moresby, was married, at St. Johns [?]-Hill. to Mr, Neville Logan of the Department of Lands. Seen in the group, [?]left to right, are: Mr. Don Levy, Mrs. H. Blazey, the bride and groom, Mrs. [?]ret Kelly (matron-of-honour), the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Logan, who [?]rom Cairns for the wedding, and Mr. Cyril McSherry (bestraan). —Photo by Papuan Prints.

[?] aldwin-Troth Wedding

p. 165

Sales of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands’ special Coronation issue postage stamps recently reached 356,697. Local POs sold 76,073,

[?]ms Officer John Baldwin married [?]Marcia Troth at Ela Protestant [?]Port Moresby, on August 29. A [?]of an old Territorian family, Mr. [?] is seen here signing the register [?]is bride and sister Dallas (Mrs.

Corliss), of Lae, look on. Mrs. [?]was Matron-of-Honour. —Photo by Papuan Prints.

Growing LDS Church

pp. 165-166

Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Stone, who' have recently completed a tour of the Cook Is. and Fiji for the Latter Day Saints Church. Mr. Stone is super intendent of the mission (headquarters in W. Samoa). The LDS have 10,000 adherents in this part of the Pacific and a large building programme is in progress, financed almost entirely from the tithing fund of the church at Salt Lake City, Utah. Builders, missionaries and educationalists give their time to further ing the Church’s affairs in the Pacific, free of cost.

September trav to P-NG incl left to right: M T. Kienzle, wh turned to Kokei September “ S i iang” after hoi ing in Sydney, was accompanh her father, M H. S. Holliday, known in Guinea. Mrs. B, also travelled by “Sinkiang” join her hu employed by D« ment of Health, Moresby.

Moresby, who recently announced engagement to Mr. Patrick Bre Officer-in-Charge of Medical Servlc Tufi, New Guinea. (Papuan Prints.

Left: Mrs. Alan de Groen. who left Port Moresby with her husband, on August 30, in the “Bulolo”. They will spend six months’ leave in Australia.

Right: Miss Judith Ffrench, of Port

Production

p. 166

N. Guinea Goldfields Production

CO r* V 0>

E T3 hD

S3 bo C Eg co o

gjj

2 o2 2 S o S 1954 oz oz oz si March 1,177 453 130 1

April . . .

1,085 130 164 1 May 1,186 686 109 1 June .. 1,134 394 111 1 July 1,115 330 111 1 August 1,110 227 89 1 September . 1,173 497 95 1

[?] eavy Costs Make

p. 167

[?] ading Difficult in P-NG

jI ORE travellers here than the [I hotels can accommodate”, I i remarked in Port Moresby to E. V. Crisp, managing director ; Steamships Trading Co. Ltd. e hear of a new hotel under way e by STC. How is it coming ng?”

We are making haste slowly,” i Mr. Crisp. “Before we start the el on that corner block (right osite Hotel Papua), we shall iplete the ‘freezer’, alongside the el site. When the ‘freezer’ is e, we shall take another look he position. Maybe, by then, we 11 know whether this is to be an producing country: that will is a difference. Building costs terrific —one cannot go rushing i big projects, these days, besides, the Administration does help. Costs of running a hotel are extremely heavy, and hotel ers surely should have what i they can get from liquor sales, the Administration is passing Club liquor licenses on a most ;rous scale everywhere.” lotel owners elsewhere in P-NG 3 commented bitterly on this ter. Mrs. Stewart, who conducts excellent hotel at Lae, points out she is surrounded by no less i 15 licensed clubs, which ously affect her hotel bar trade; that in turn makes it difficult ier to maintain a good standard ,ccommodation for travellers.) : is easy to criticise the private srs here”, said Mr. Crisp. “But many critics appreciate the of maintaining European staff? y European married man we on the staff costs STC £3,500. have to provide housing—we itain no less than 55 homes in Moresby. Someone compared itions in our department store with those in Anthony lerns, in Sydney. Do Horderns ide all their staff with housing, a trip overseas every two

S?”— RWR.

[?] ught Breaks on Norfolk

p. 167

:er two'months of dry weather, y rain fell at Norfolk Island in September, giving urgent to local gardens. Commercial crops and domestic vegetable should now be away to a fine after poor growth through (ht, strong winds, and tem ures as low as 54 degrees. 3 Fiji Lands Department has issued a new large-scale map ti Levu in four sheets, which, i up, measure 6 feet by 4 feet.

Drice, plain or coloured, is 25 et. On sale from the depart only.

NZ Protected Persons, But

p. 167

No Home in NZ

FEW people outside of New Zea land and her Territories are aware that Western Samoans, unlike the Cook Islanders, are not allowed free entry into New Zea land. They are usually given a visitor’s permit for six months, and after that they remain only at the pleasure of the NZ Government.

Frequently these permits are not ex tended and return to Samoa is then compulsory.

This state of affairs was publi cised in NZ recently when Mr. F. L.

A. Gotz, a former resident of Wes tern Samoa and now a NZ parlia mentarian went on record as say ing that the present restrictions on Samoans entering NZ should be abolished.

At about the same time a deporta tation case involving a man called Stanley Annandale was before the NZ Courts. Annandale arrived in NZ on a Samoan visitor’s permit; it was extended once but second ex tension was refused. Annandale claimed he was of New Zealand citi enship but born in Samoa in 1924 at the time when the Territory was a Mandate. The Crown agrees that Annandale’s father was a natural born British subject but contends that Annandale is not, because Wes tern Samoa was not a true British territory at the time of his birth.

The outcome of the case is not expected for some time but it is of considerable interest to people of Samoan birth living in NZ.

Background details of this case are not available here, and the pre cise point of law on which the case rests is not clear. But it apparently is complicated by the generally un satisfactory method of defining national status for people resident m Trusteeship Territories. In Wes tern Samoa persons are either “New Zealand protected persons” or nationals of some Sovereign state.

The matter is further complicated because, domestically, residents are either of “Samoan” or “European” status—the latter category including the Chinese residents of the Terri tory and people of mixed descent.

Samoan Nurses Graduate

p. 167

On August 20, in the packed government recreation hall at Tutuila, Western Samoa, 19 young Samoan women graduated as fully trained nurses. They were the 38th class to graduate since 1916. Each received a graduation pin from R.N. Miss Lillian Turner and diplomas were presented by Mrs. Lowe, wife of the Governor. Seen in the photo is Nurse Si’usava’i Moi, of Manua, receiving her graduation pin.

Handbook of Papua

p. 167

Now On Sale Handbook of Papua & New Guinea

The Handbook of Papua and New Guinea, just issued, is now on sale throughout the Pacific Islands and Australia. Price is 15/- (posted: 17extra within British Empire; Foreign, 1/9) or $2.00 U.S. (in

cluding postage).

Comprising 320 pages, with a special map of the two Territories, it contains all details of the administrative and com mercial organisation in both Papua and New Guinea, plus a complete list of all European residents.

There is a description of each of the 15 Districts, with some local maps; a list of all Departmental officers, showing correct names, titles and positions; lists of all trading firms in each District; details of all communications—such as airfields, radiophone networks, timetables; lists of fees and taxes; the Customs tariff. The structure of the Administration is des cribed, with an outline of the activities and responsibilities of each Department.

A section is devoted to the Statistics of the combined Territory. There are par ticulars of commerce and industry, and of the Missions.

This is a Handbook which any person dealing in any way with Papua and New Guinea must have on his desk.

Copies may be obtained at most bookstores in Australia; at all stores in Papua and New Guinea; and from the publishers, PACIFIC

PUBLICATIONS PTY. LTD.,

Technipress House, 29 Alberta

Street, (PO Box 3408), Sydney.

If Sydney bookstores cannot supply, copies may be obtained at Pacific Publi cations’ branch office, Room No. 7, 11th floor, Union House, 247 George St., Sydney.

In Melbourne: Pacific Publications Pty., Ltd., Newspaper House, 247 Collins St.

Some N. Guinea

p. 168

OIL AND LABOURS

Some N. Guinea Possibilities

ON what they now are gett plus what they know they get, the oil interests operal in the western end of Dutch I Guinea expect to be producing shipping oil soon at the rate 750,000 tons per annum.

The oil interests and the Di Administration are spending least £12,000,000 Australian on velopment within two or tl years; and the Dutch New Gui natives being employed, or abou be employed around the oil indus number from 5,000 to 8,000.

Having spent £10,000,000 up 1953 in the search for oil in Pa] the oil companies now are spe ing at the rate of from £3,000,00' £4,000,000 per annum. They em] 1,000 Europeans and 2,000 nati There is everywhere in Papua an of confidence —the people there not say “if oil is found” —they “when oil is found.” So—it is culated that when oil is found, other 10,000 workers will be nee generally in P-NG. One car imagine where they will come f —it does not appear that the digenous population can pro' them.

Incidentally, there now 17,500 non-indigenous people P-NG, and the enumerated nat are not less than 1,530,000 there are many scores of thousa still to be enumerated. To an creasing degree, the natives are gaging in agricultural indust through their co-operative sock —especially marked in New Bri and New Ireland —and there correspondingly fewer na labourers available.

By Request

p. 168

MAROONED—BUT NOT

TAHITI has a short way with evaders. If all reports correct. 40 Chinese who did pay their taxes are to be renu from Tahiti and exiled on N gareva. (Mangareva is in Gambier Group, at the foot of Tuamotus).

Whether they are to be me dumped on the beach to fend themselves in some way, or whe they are going as prisoners to \ on some public works project is stated. We assume that the la is the case, or that possibly land been made available to them develop.

Tahiti people are appare asking why the Chinese shouk sent to Mangareva rather than 1 to China. There could be sev reasons, apart from the cost of ting them there. They may 1 been born in Tahiti, or, they not be wanted in either of Chinas of today.

War On Pests

p. 169

What New Guinea is Doing

HE pest Promecotheca has done I a lot of damage to coconut I plantations along the south Ist of New Britain, and the copra Id from that area will be down [ a year or two, but the pest is king under control again, dr. R. E. P. Dwyer, Director of riculture, told me that, for a nber of reasons, Promecotheca fctically died out there a few rs ago; and its natural enemy, a ■asite wasp called Pleurotropis *vulus, having nothing to live on, fl out, too. Then, a couple of rs ago, Promecotheca built up in and, unchecked, spread rmingly. But, in the past year, wasp has increased, and the t has been arrested generally; [ it is not expected to give much re trouble in that locality.

GIANT SNAILS

he panic created by the very id increase in the number of it snails introduced to New ;ain and New Guinea as a food f by the Japanese invaders, has I away. For some reason that me yet has explained, the snails e decreased in numbers, in size in strength of shell. Originally, creatures were around Rabaul ;ountless numbers —roads which 3 freely used by motor traffic 3 slimy with their crushed es, and the shells were strong. r they are seldom seen, and the Is are like egg-shells.

Ve do not know the cause be a soil deficiency—but there 0 doubt about the shrinkage in and in shell,” said Mr. Dwyer, icnever we notice them spread we attack with metaldehyde, as a poison bait, and they can iestroyed in that way. Rivers their progress. The only place :e they moved into a new ict was at Manam Island —they irently got across somehow 1 Hansa Bay. Birds seem to be • only natural enemy.”

RHINO BEETLE

tere is now no doubt that the Asian beetle — Oryctes Rhino- > —is well established in New tin and New Ireland, and ee also in Bougainville. Mr. sr says there are reports that also established now in Dutch Guinea. e Centauris and S. Australis ; of the Rhino Beetle have been r ew Guinea Territory a much ;r time and, while bad enough, are not nearly so destructive ig the coconut palms as the i type. r e are working steadily on the o Beetle,” said Mr. Dwyer. “We some good men in Mr. Gordon chief entomologist, Dr. J. J.

Szent-Ivany, and Mr. J. H. iy, assistant entomologist, and

we are keeping in close touch with the general work of the South Pacific Commission. Obviously, we must try to secure biological control over this pest. We are making an attempt here to establish the Scoliid wasps, from Zanzibar, one of

the beetle’s enemies.”-

RWR.

Copra Orders

p. 169

RIVALRY FOR JAPAN'S

rPHE US Trust Territory of Micro nesia is having some hot com petition from Indonesia in supplying Japan’s copra requirements.

Shipping connections and the distance factor decree that Japan is the logical market for Trust Territory produce, but the ability of Indonesia to accept payment largely in Japanese produce, has reacted unfavourably.

Micronesia also insists that Japanese copra importers deposit 25 per cent, of the payment at the time any sale is arranged—and well before it is actually delivered to Japan—as a guarantee that the buyers will not later dishonour the deal if the ruling price falls be fore delivery.

Indonesia, on the other hand, asks only for a 3 per cent, deposit from the Jap importers. Further more,- Japanese importers of Indo nesian copra are able to give their Japanese consumer customers (the soap and margarine manufacturers) a 10 per cent, rebate because, in importing from Indonesia they earn certain privileges in overseas ex change.

t i Th^ s ™ va f’ ious factors, says the Island Trading Co., the organisation handling Micronesia’s exports, add up to making the profitable sale of Micronesian copra on the Japanese market almost impossible at the present time.

There has, however, been a very keen demand from Japan for Micronesian trochus this season and the entire Territory’s output of 350 tons was sold in May for August- September delivery at a high (though unstated) price.

Willing-Arnold Wedding

p. 169

A/riSS K. WILLING (formerly of Hobart) and Mr. Cecil Arnold, were married in Honiara, BSIP, on August 28, at the SSEM Church.

The bride wore a full-skirted ballerina length gown of white embroidered Swiss organdie, with a tulle veil held in place by a coronet of pearls.

The wedding-cake was made by mem bers of her family in Hobart. The bride’s mother, Mrs. B. Willing, and her brother, Mr. L. Willing, arrived from Tasmania for her wedding.

The w'edding reception was held out of doors on the lawn of Coconut-Grove residential area, which had been decorated with hibiscus, frangipani, and wild ginger by the bride’s friends.

Islands Produce

p. 170

(Unless otherwise stated, quotations are in Australian currency)

COPRA

The official price paid by the British Ministry of Food for copra produced in British Territories in the South Pacific (Papua, New Guinea, Solomons, Gilbert and Ellice, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands) for the year as from January 1, 1954, is approximately £7O Sterling per ton, f.0.b., chief Territories ports. Each Governmental authority, handling and shipping the copra, makes deductions from the £7O Stg., such charges being different in each Territory. The following

are the prices now being paid, per ton, to growers in different Territories;—

PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA

FIJI

Pltn. . .. £F7O 15 6 (60 pts. & over) FMS . .. £F7O 10 0 /45-57V2 pts.) W. SAMOA:—No details —producers ex pect about £NZSB in 1954.

E. SAMOA: —Government pays $ll2 per long ton, plus bonus at end of year if average proceeds higher.

SOLOMONS: —After deductions producers receive £A67/10/-, main ports.

NEW HEBRIDES:—On September 29, Vila, 7,900 Pacific francs (£ASS/6/-).

Currency Note: Compared with Sterling, Aust. £ is worth 16/-; Fiji £ is 18/-; NZ £ is 20/-.

COCOA.—lslands prices are usually based on rate for Accra cocoa (W.

Africa), quotation (from Colyer Watson, Ltd., Sydney) for which on October 7 was £Stg.3Bo (£A475 approx.) c.i.f., ton, Cont. ports.

N.G.— £5OO approx, per ton, in store, Sydney.

Samoa.—Sydney agents in October quoted Samoa cocoa at £S4OO (£ASOO approx.), f.o.b. per ton, first grade.

COFFEE.—P.-N.G. Market unsteady, fall ing, no firm Sydney quotation, but below 6/- per lb. MANGAIA (Cook Islands). — Robusta, green, unprocessed 1/- -2/- per lb. on plantation.

PEANUTS.—P.-N.G.:—Ready sale Sydney for Virginia Bunch, in shell, large, well cleaned, at 1/6 per lb.

RUBBER.—Papua - New Guinea: Price based on Singapore figure which fluctuates for day to day. Quotation on October 6 was 28V2d Aust. lb. Singapore rate Oct. 6 No. 1 grade RSS (sellers) spot 73-5/16C. lb. c.i.f. (approx. 25 3 Ad Aust. lb.).

VANILLA BEANS.—Sydney quotations by (Victor Karp, Tulk & Co.c Tahiti.—Sup plies very short, White and Yellow 88/-.

RICE.—New season’s (1954-1955) price

is: P.-N.G.—Dry brown and dressed f.o.b. per ton. Other Pacific Islands, eluding N.Z. dependencies, £9O.

PEARL SHELL.—Prices fixed bet Torres Strait producers and Otto Ge Co. (USA) for 1954: Sound grades, £i D, £ A 390; E, £A3OO; EE, £A225, f.o.b. Australian port. Manihiki: £, c.i.f., Auckland.

TROCHUS SHELL.—Market unst Recent N.G. parcel £A3IS per tor wharf Sydney, less rejects.

GREEN SNAIL SHELL—N G., Ist §

£220 per ton less rejects,, ex-w Sydney. N.H., £2lO, ditto. 8.5.1., I grade £175-£l9O, ditto.

LONDON PRICES

LONDON, Aug.

Copra, c.i.f., Continental Ports, t( New Hebrides . . . . 76,250 Metrop. fi (£ ABO/17/- app Coconut Oil, c.i.f. Continental Port drums, per long ton:— Straits, Aug., bulk £AI2 Ceylon, ditto £AI2 Cocoa, per 50 kilos, c.i.f., Nth. tinental Forts, Oct.-Dec.: — Accra (£ A6OO approx, per long

At Main Crushers, Ex- Ports ship Sydney Hot Air £ A75 0 0 £ A97 0 0

FMS . .

£ A74 5 0 £ A97 0 0 Smokedried £ A71 10 0 £ A96 0 0

Islands Mining Shar

p. 170

FIJI

Aug..1939 July 1 Oct.

Emperor . . b9/ll bl7/9 sl7/ Loloma . . . s25/6 b27/b27/

PAPUA-NEW

GUINEA

Bulolo . . . bl24/s60/b55, Mandated All. b3/8 bl/sl/( N.G.G. Ltd. . bl/10 bl/HV 2 b2/: Oil Search . s3/ll b32/b21/ Oriomo Oil . b5/- S15/6 blO, Papuan Apln. b4/ll b7/2 b6/( Placer Dev. . b68/6 b260/b27i Sandy Creek . bl/5 s6d b5d

Exchange Rates

p. 170

FlJl.—Through BANK OF NSW, BANK and BANK OF NZ. Australia or basis £lOO Fiji; Buying, £ All 1/2/6; Se £AII3. Fiji-London, basis £lOO Loi B. £llO/12/6; S. £ll2. NZ-Flji, basis NZ; B. £lll/11/9; S. £llO/4/3.

SAMOA.—Through BANK OF NZ.

tralia on Samoa, basis £lOO Sa

B. £ A123/12/6; S. £AI24/10/9. Sa

London, basis £lOO London: B. £ 10C S. £lOl/10/-. Samoa-NZ, basis £lOO B. £100; S. £lOO/10/-. Samoa-Fiji, £lOO Samoa: B. £111; S. £llO.

PAPUA - NG.—COMMONWEALTH I

(Port Moresby, Lae, Rabaul, Kai Madang), BANK OF NSW (branches Moresby, Lae, Bulolo, Rabaul, Ma Samarai; agency: Wau) and ANZ I (Port Moresby) quote exchange Australia-Papua-NG; 10/- per £lOO.

BSL—COMMONWEALTH BANK (b)

at Honiara) quotes exchange rate tralia-BSI: 10/- per £lOO.

FR. PACIFIC COLOnpES.—Pacific fi most valuable of the three franc g in French Union, are used in New donia, New Hebrides, and Fr. 0« FRENCH BANK (Comptoir Nat D’Escompte de Paris) in Sydney q (nominally): 145.78 Pac. fr. to £j 176.72 Pac. fr. to £Stg.; 64.70 Pa to US $.

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Imagine a holiday in this land of breathtaking beauty! /'a At any time of the year there’s so much to do ... 7 Q watching geysers play in wondrous thermal regions . . . fishing in placid lake or swift-running stream or spectacular big-game waters . . . climbing in the towering Southern Alps . . . deer shooting in virgin forest . . . slaloming on perfect ski runs . . . swimming and boating in fascinating fiordlands!

flying gives you so

much more time

Air travel will save you days in which to play, let you see so much more of this scenic wonderland.

And it’s so much more comfortable.

MAfSr

\ ) rMI Hi «17 t i ' Linking all principal New Zealand cities and extending to Norfolk Island. Offices and Agents throughout New Zealand, Australia and the South-West Pacific.

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& SONS LTD.

Established 1896

P.O. BOX 490, AUCKLAND.

NEW ZEALAND.

ISLAND

MERCHANTS

REPRESENTING

ENGLISH

MANUFACTURERS

THROUGHOUT THE

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In Fiji as:

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Office and Sample Room: Bank of New South Wales Chambers, Suva, Fiji.

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1 Fly on any of 1,000 Speedbird j routes across the world within ; your travel time and budget.

Choose from first-class luxury or tourist travel comfort on many services. Fly-in-a-hurry there and back —or take a year, with 'stop-overs at no extra air fare.

Hotel accommodation, meals and surface transport provided at

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scheduled night stops. Fully

pressurized 4-engined airliners.

See your Travel Agent for com-

plete trip-planning help.

Speedbird Services link Australia with Indonesia, Malaya, Burma, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Great Britain, U.S.A., Canada, Central and South America, Bermuda.

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OCTOBER, 1954-PACIFIC ISLANDS MONTH!

Anniversary Waltz

S uy A gcnUjr rocked to a slight earth tremor at 7.45 p.m. on

September 14, anniversary of

the big shake of 1953.

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THE 04RRICK HOTEL

SUVA, FIJI

«I.BSES

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This well-known Hotel is centrally situated in Suva’s main business quarter :: Modern accommodation provides comfort in all climatic conditions :: Only the best of Beers, Spirits and Wines is served.

Telephone: 80. VINCE COSTELLO, Proprietor.

C. Sullivan (Export) Pty. Ltd.

379 KENT STREET, SYDNEY,

Have pleasure in announcing the opening of an Office in ENGLAND at

66 VICTORIA ST., LONDON, S.W. 1

and in NEW ZEALAND at

22 SWANSON ST., AUCKLAND, N.Z.

C. Sullivan (Export) Pty. Ltd.

379 KENT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W.

Telegrams and Cables: “CHASUIX,” Sydney. Telephone: 8X6381 (6 lines) And at Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Associated Companies: C. SULLIVAN (Export) PTY. LTD., 66 Victoria St., London, S.W.I, England.

C. SULLIVAN (N.Z.) LTD., 22 Swanson St., Auckland, N.Z.

C. SULLIVAN (PACIFIC ISLANDS) LTD., Suva, Fiji.

C. SULLIVAN INC., 230 California Street, San Francisco, U.S.A.

Over 30 Years' Pacific Island Experience

Expert Buying Service

Original Invoices Furnished

Overseas Indents Arranged

BEST PRICES FOR COPRA, COCOA, SHELLS AND GENERAL ISLAND PRODUCE

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THE AMAZING

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MOSI

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TOOL BAR TRACTOR

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v :? / The amazing “Bantam” Rotary Hoe of England is quickly converted with the aid of various attachments to become jack-of-all-trades” for home gardeners, property owners, Municipal Councils and the like.

See your local Agent to-day or contact:

DISTRIBUTORS

DANGAR, GEDYt &

MALLOCH LTD.

Malloch House, 10-14 Young Street, Sydney.

P.O. Box 509. Radiograms: “Dangars, Sydney.”

R. Gillespie (N.G.) Ltd., RABAUL.

Century Motors, LAE. Pacific Island

Motors, PORT MORESBY. A. H.

Bunting Ltd., SAMARAI. F. L. Kwock Cheong, RABAUL. Madang Slipways Ltd., MADANG. W. J. Meehan,

KAVIENG. J. H. Ellis, GOROKA.

-IT'S ANOTHER.

ROTARY HOE

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Morris Hedstrom

General Merchants, Importers and Exporters,

Shipowners, Plantation Owners,

Commission and Insurance Agents

Limited

HEAD OFFICE

SUVA, FUi

Established 1868

SERVICE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC

TERRITORIES

fJ'HROUGH our Large Establishments in Suva and our Numer ous Branches, we distribute a wide and comprehensiv range of General Merchandise and provide almost every kin of service. Our departments and associated businesses include

DRAPERY

MOTOR SALES

AND SERVICE

TOBACCO

TIMBER AND

BUILDING

GROCERY

CONFECTIONERY

HARDWARE

ELECTRICAL

LIQUORS

DRUGS

Branches Throughout Fiji, Samoa and Tongc

There is a Branch or Agent of Morris Hedstrom Limited in every Town in the Thre Territories. We are Sole Agents in these Territories for British Drug Houses Ltd.

"Chula" Copra Dryers.

Electrolux Ltd.

Ford Motor Co.

General Electric Co. Ltd.

Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co.

B. A. Hjorth Sr Co. (Primus Products).

Morris Hedstrom Limited are LLOYD\

IN AUSTRALIA:

Morris Hedstrom Limited,

(Incorporated in Fiji.) Asbestos House, 65 York Street, SYDNEY Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd.

International Harvester Export Co.

Matson Navigation Company.

Max Factor and Co. Inc.

Pacific Islands Transport Line.

Ransomes, Sims Gr Jefferies Ltd.

Vacuum Oil Co. Pty . Ltd.

Yorkshire Copper Works Ltd.

AGENTS in Fiji and Samoa.

IN GREAT BRITAIN;

Morris Hedstrom Limited,

Barclay's Bank Buildings, 73 Cheapside, LONDON, E.C.2

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V m * All classes of nsercbandlse purchased for Island clients throwshcut the Southwest Pacify Island pt-cducc sold on Australian and overseas markets an a camifiisstao basis.

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54a PITT ST. SYDNEY

CABLE ADDRESS "ROBE RG I LL* SYDNEY PHONE 8U2221

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Specialists in South Sea Fire, Marine & Accident Insurances Apply to:— FlJl.—Branch Office: J. P. Drury, Manager.

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VlLA.—Burns Phllp (N.H.) Ltd.

Comptoirs Francais Des Nouvelles Hebrides.

NOUMEA.—L. &. W. Johnston.

NEW GUlNEA.—Manager of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea, W. A. Anderson.

Resident officer at Lae.

B. Bembrlck.

PORT MORESBY—SAMARAI—LAE

—MADANG—KAVIENG—RABAUL.

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PAGO PAGO

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G. H. C. Reid & Co.

OTHER SOUTH SEA ISLANDS

Burns Phllp (South Sea) Co. Ltd.

Also to any of the Company's Offices in Australia or N.Z.

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CARNIVALS ARE FUN!

GOOD TIMES and Wrigleys Juicy Fruit go together. Chewing delicious Juicy Fruit refreshes you and gives lasting pleasure and satisfaction. Enjoy this refreshingly different flavour at play—at work—at any time—every day.

D 5 m m ('At

Jefford-Ferns Wedding

This happy bride Is well-known Terri torial Miss Pat Jefford. of Port Moresby, who married Mr. Douglas Ferns, of Lanca shire, England, on September 1. —Photo by Papuan Prints.

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'ether you send your Orders BY AIR or BY OUTRIGGER IWII still get the BEST SERVICE and the KEENEST PRICES in the Pacific Trade, if you write for your requirements to

ACKAY KERRY PTY. ITD.

Island Merchants, Traders and Shipping Agents

215 CLARENCE ST., SYDNEY, N.S.W.

Cable Address: “Marnikay”, Sydney.

Or contact our Papua-New Guinea Branch at LAE , N.G. (Manager: Ralph Albrecht.) Ve also buy, at guaranteed ighest prices, your Islands •reduce Cocoa, Coffee, eanuts, Trochus Shell, Ireen Snail Shell, etc. ■ y*

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Commission Import Export

REPRESENTANT ET AGENTS EXCLUSIFS POUR LES E.F.O. de NIREX PTY. LTD., Australie— WAßßEN COY., U S A —HAAS BROS, U.S.A.— THE ENFIELD CYCLES CO., England— JOHN McINTOSH Cr SONS, England— CARLSBERG BRYGGERIERNE, Denmark— PEß LUSTUCRU, France— lTßACO, Suisse Beurre "Waratah Petrole "Ampol"

Savon "Waratah' Confiserie Mclntosh, chocolat "Caley"

Motocyclettes "Royal Refrigerateurs "Quicfrez"

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Old Bell's Scotch Whisky MONTRES: “Itra,” “Sicura,” “Samba.”

THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC

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XX

SHIP THE

GOODS

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Keep Your Money, Valuables

AND BOOKS IN *»«■!» SAFE!

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PLAIN AND

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Proprietors: GABRIEL ACHUN & CO. LTD. Telegrams: “GABRIEL ACHUN,” RABAUL.

Order Your Xmas Books Early!

ADAM IN PLUMES, by Colin Simpson.—a brilliant survey of the life and customs of the natives of the Wahgi Valley in the Central Highlands of New Guinea, an area considered uninhabitable until 1933, when the Wahgi Valley was discovered and found to be one of the most fertile and beautiful parts of the country. It is of this Eden-like Valley that Colin Simpson writes. After three visits to this regien, Mr. Simpson regards the inhabitants as the most colourful primitives in the world today.

In this book he not only gives a fascinating and illuminating study of the natives, but also tells the story of the exciting exploration that led to the discovery of this region. He reveals the colourful pattern of primitive life almost untouched by civilisation, and the strange customs of the natives of the hidden Wahgi Valley. 12 pages of full colour and 16 of black-and-white photographs. 25/- (post 9d).

By the same author: ADAM WITH ARROWS, new reprint available, 25/- (post 9d).

ISLES OF THE SUN, by Charles Barrett.—telling, from firsthand knowledge, of wild nature and primitive man in New Guinea. We share with the author, a recognised naturalist, his travels and experiences among the romantic isles of Torres Strait, and New Guinea. He went places where no naturalist had ever been before, and through friendly contacts with the natives enjoyed exceptional opportunities to observe their way of life. Mr. Barrett tells of the patrols he made on official entomological duty to the Highlands of New Guinea, to various parts of the Bismarck Archipelago including the lovely Tanga Islands. He devotes a whole chapter to “birds of paradise”, and discusses the economic and strategic importance of the area. 48 outstanding illustrations. 22/6 (post 9d).

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12 TOP SANTA GERTRUDIS STUD BULLS

We ore pleased to announce that our Third Public Auction Sale of Santa Gertrudis Beef Bulls is scheduled for Friday, 12th November, 1954.

It is gratifying for us to know so many cattlemen throughout Australia ore accepting the Santo Gertrudis breed and wont to secure foundation stock for the purpose of establishing herds in Australia.

This year we will offer 12 bulls imported from "King Ranch," U.S.A., all of which have fulfilled quarantine regulations ond are free to any State in Australia or the Islands.

This is undoubtedly the best draft of Bulls we hove ever offered for sale.

It is with pleasure that we present this year's offering in our Santo Gertrudis Breed Expansion Sale.

Two Quarter Horse Colts which recently arrived from America will be paraded at the Sale.

You ore cordially invited to "Risdon" on Friday, 12th November.

Catalogues on Application.

THE QUEENSLAND PRIMARY PRODUCERS’ CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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THE MANAGER, "RISDON STUD," WARWICK,

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Draw all the electricity you need direct from the generator while the plant is charging, and from the batteries when the wind is low.

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Two models available: 1,000watt capacity for 32 and 50 volt lighting systems. 1,500 watt capacity 50, and for 32, volt lighting no systems.

Model M Traditional Cabinet.

Model G Conventional Modern Cabinet.

Operate a QUIRK’S 3-Speed Microgroove ’gram from your “Windlite” power plant . . .

Any of these beautiful modern, triple-wave radiograms can be operated from 32, 50, 110, volt home lighting plants. Make your selection of the model you require, then write to Quirk’s for full details. From the three radiograms illustrated, you can choose a model to match the furnishing, style and colour scheme of your home. Simply provide a sample of wood to be matched, and Quirk’s will supply the cabinet of your choice in that colour.

Also available: Portable, mantel and table radios. Radio chassis and speakers to fit any home cabinet can be supplied.

Model S Standard Lift-up Lid Cabinet.

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The Low Voltage Specialists

229 CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY. 'PHONE: MSI 14. 4713

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Allen Taylor & Co. Ltd.

COMMERCIAL ROAD, ROZELLE, SYDNEY.

Sawmillers and Wholesale Suppliers of Hardwoods for Constructional Purposes GIRDERS .. , PILES . . POLES .. . SLEEPERS, Etc.

Exporting to the Pacific Islands Since 1893.

OIL PURIFICATION

AND THE

LECTRICAL ENGINEER

IEAM-LINE FILTERS are now generally recognised being the most perfect, practical means of removing traces of solid matter from liquids. insulating oils, where removal of moisture also is of utmost importance, the Stream-Line Filter has another antage m that the passages through it are so fine that application of moderate heat and vacuum causes even finest particles of moisture to be evaporated, iplete elimination of these impurities from the oil ntams its highest possible dielectric strength, diagram shows the passage of dirty oil, drawn from on tank, through inlet A, the filtering process and the rn of the clean oil through K. This illustration is iaMe SCnbed m the Stream ' Line Filter literature 1 3* 1 1 The filters ensure: Total elimination of solid impurities, even the finest colloidal carbon; Complete dehydration including the removal of dissolved water: Absolute deaeration, including the removal of dissolved gases.

For further information concerning Stream-Line Filters, contact

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535 KENT STREET, SYDNEY.

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428 QUEEN STREET, BRISBANE.

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Mungo Scott Pty. Ltd.

Established 1894

AUSTRALIAN

oc MJt M

SYDNEY

AUSTRALIA

FLOUR MILLERS

SUMMER HILL, NEW SOUTH WALES

Cable & Telegraphic Address: SUPERB, Sydney

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M-NIVEWS

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Now airfreighted by QANTAS to

the PACIFIC

Write to-day for particulars of this new air service. McNiven's famous Ice Cream forwarded to you in special airfreight containers including disposable cans for bulk Ice Cream. • ROCKETS ON A STICK * BRICKS • FRESH FRUIT SLICES • COMETS ON A STICK

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Ask your Store for supplies or write to your agent

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47-51 Salisbury Road, Camperdown, Sydney, Australia Telephone LA 3781-8

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Gordon’s

We specialise In

COPYING AND ENLARGING FROM OLD

PHOTOGRAPHS AND COLOURING IN

NATURAL COLOURS.

Mall orders solicited.

CAINE’S STUDIOS, SUVA

P.O. Box 8, Suva, Fiji. (Estb. 1904). ’Phone: 68.

By Appointment Gin Distillers to the late King George VI Tanqueray, Gordon & Co. Ltd.

Gordon’s

Stands SupiamA

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Grahame Book Company

WAMBLE

CHICKS

Let GAMBLE'S Chicks

Fly To You!

—by Qantas Plane

Hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the Islands are our best recommendation that Gamble’s Day-Old Chicks are the finest birds for the Tropics.

Day-old Pullets Cockerels Mixed 50 100 Crossbreeds .

Rhode Is. Reds . All Blk. Australorps . £7/10/- White Leghorns .

Plus Airfreight Charge stock Blood-Tested—Govt All £l4/17/6 50 £3/5/- £3/5/- £3/5/- £l/15/- 50 100 100 £5/15/- £5/15/- £5/15/- £3/5/- Packing and Special Air-Freight Boxes are FREE. All Health Certificate with each consignment.

All £4/-/- All £7/15/- For the best Chicks you’ve ever seen and the promptest Service, send your Orders to Australia’s Largest Hatchery:

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472 Parramatta Road, Strathfield, Sydney, N.S.W.

UJ 2842 (Post Office Box 10, Strathfield, N.S.W.) Bankers: Bank of N.S.W., Strathfield.

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c H R I S T M A S C A R D S

GRAHAME BOOK COMPANY

39-49 Martin Place, Sydney.

OFFERS YOU—

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FINEST BICYCLE

BUILT TO-DAY

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ALL LEADING DEALERS

Cost of packing and transport to whs depends on the number and size counters required. A quotation for pat ing will be submitted promptly up request. ill It m H:

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This Modern Display

Counter will Help

to Sell More Goods

in YOUR Store!

(and if's specially built for Export) As smart as those in leading Australian Cit stores, and built by a firm that has bee making fine store and office fittings for ove forty years.

Another view of the “Brahol”

Export Counter case, showing width of counter space.

SPECIFICATIONS

Moreover, it is specially built for export, s that it can be readily securely packed, an assembled by anyone, from simple direc tions, in an hour, with no tools other tha a screwdriver. Retailers all over the worl have learned the selling value of moder display equipment, and this “silent sales man” will soon pay for itself in increase sales.

To help you get an accurate picture of the “Brahol” Special Export Glass Counter Case, here are the main specifications: Overall size is 4 ft., 6 ft., or 8 ft- long x 1 ft. 9 in. deep x 3 ft. 3 in. high.

Made from first-class well-seasoned Queensland Maple or Silver Ash, hand French polished to natural colour.

Glass parts are V 4 inch British plate glass.

BRAY & HOLLIDAY

PIY. LTD.

The inside is lacquered ivory colour, and the recessed base lacquered burgundy.

Makers of Fine Store and Office Fittings for over forty years.

There is a pair of solid core sliding doors, and one glass shelf, 14 inches wide, on adjustable nickel-plated brackets.

Storage space below is 11 inches high.

The plate glass front is 22 inches high.

Brahol House, 66-74 McLachlan Aye

Rushcutter Bay, Sydney.

Telephone: FA 4121 Cable and Telegraphic Address: Brahol

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300 WATT, 12 VOLT

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Easily portable. A sturdy reliable unit.

Weight 76 lb.

PRICE £75

Also available: 32-volt, same price.

WICO MAGNETOS

For original or replacement equipment on engines. Clockwise or anticlock rotation, all with impulse coupling.

Prices: 4 Cyl., £ll/13/8.

Twin, £lO/6/8. Single Cyl. £lO/15/6. 61 in. Flywheel type, £6/17/6.

Vertical, £22/5/-. air-cooled, 4-stroke Vee belt coupled to All spares available. All prices plus Sales Tax in Australia.

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161 MISSENDEN ROAD, NEWTOWN,

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A. B. Donald

LTD.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

ISLAND TRADERS AND GENERAL

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P.O. Box 1509. Cables and Telegrams: “Kingdom,” Auckland.

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dfdf

BE WISE SELECT

“ THE SANDY”

All Aluminium Louvre

• RUSTPROOF • WEATHERPROOF

• SAVES LABOUR & PAINT

• SO COOL • SO ATTRACTIVE

A. RIETTE

16 Bridge Sh, Sydney

Cables; “Ramaritime”

IMPORTERS EXPORTERS

INDENT Cr BUYING AGENTS

SUPPLIERS OF. —Tinned and Other Foodstuffs—Cattle and Poultry Foods—Fresh Fruit—Confectionery—Australian Beer—Building Supplies—Hardware—Milk Products—Ta I low—Wea ring Appa rel—P iecegoods—Footwea r—Trade Goods—Pa i nts — Eastern Goods Our Specialty—Motor Parts, Etc., Etc.

PACIFIC SUPPLIERS FOR.—"Rivermede" Butter and Cheese. "Golden Fleece"

Kerosene, Motor Spirit and Oils. "KMG" Athletic Vests and Knitwear. "Sandy"

Aluminium Louvres. Etc., Etc.

ALL ISLAND PRODUCE SOLD AT BEST PRICES ON COMMISSION We Require Reliable Agents in Rabaul, Madang, Lae, Port Moresby, Samarai, Hollandia and Fiji.

Nchor

ETABLISSEMENTS DONALD TAHITI

HEAD OFFICE QUAI DU COMMERCE PAPEETE.

Telegraphic Address: “DONALD, PAPEETE.”

General Merchants (Wholesale fir Retail) fir Shipowners

Importers fir Exporters

Branches Throughout the Marquesas Islands ASSOCIATE HOUSES: A. B. Donald, Ltd., Auckland, N.Z.; A. B. Donald, Ltd., Rarotonga, Cook Is.; Dominion Fruit Co., Suva, Fiji.

Lloyd’s Agents. Booking and Handling Agents for Tasman Empire Airways, Ltd.

Agents and Distributors for:

FRANCE: Hennessy Cognacs; Marie Brizard & Roger Liqueurs; Charles Heidsieck Champagnes; Gruber Beer.

NEW ZEALAND: Vacuum Oil Co. (N.Z.), Ltd., Petroleum Products.

SWEDEN: Hjorth & Co., Primus Stoves: Elektrolux Refrigerators & Motors.

GERMANY: Breckwoldt & Co., Hamburg; Beck’s Beer, Bremen.

U.S.A.: General Steamship Corp.; Radio Corp. of America; Brown & Williamson, Ltd.; Cigarettes: Lucky Strike, Wings; Champion Spark Plug Co.; Steelcote Paints & Lacquers: Remington Rand Inc.

ENGLAND: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas), Ltd.; Hercules Bicycles; The Bank Line, Ltd.; The Shaw Savill & Albion Company, Ltd.

Sydney Agents: BURNS, PHILP & CO., LTD. San Francisco Agents: BURNS- PHILP CO. OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC. London Agents: BURNS. PHILP & CO., LTD. Agents in France: HARTH & CIE, PARIS; A. BICKART, MARSEILLES.

FOR

GILLESPIE'S

Gillespie’s Anchor Flour is milled from selected high quality Aus. tralian wheats and is enfolded for purity. Its consistent high quality has made it the best-known, most asked-for brand of flour in the Islands. (Entoletion is a special new purifying process which reduces the risk of insect infestation).

NCHOR

FLOUR

GILLESPIE BROS. PTY. LTD.. ANCHOR FLOUR MILLS. SYDNEY G.1.97

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E. F. Wilks P,Vf™.

Established 1917

SPECIALISTS IN RECONDITIONED

SILENT KNIGHT Kerosene REFRIGERATORS

& P These models are particularly suited to operate under Island conditions. Each unit has been reconditioned and thoroughly "coldtested" by our Refrigeration Engineer.

Prices upon application to: — E. F. WILKS & CO. PTY. LTD.

124 CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY.

Cables “FACTORS” Sydney.

OR

iland Agents: MACKAY KERRY Pty. Ltd.

215 CLARENCE STREET, SYDNEY.

Cables “MARNIKAY” Sydney.

n~r~i 15

CARS PLYMOUTH.

HUMBER and HILLMAN

t o service

TRUCKS COMMER

and FARGO

OLYMPIC

rYRES and CABLES

SHP

drop us a line..

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

PAINTS

o Q » !D i O

VAUGHAN

RADIO-TELEPHONES

Tell us jusf what you need,

and if it's humanly possible, you'll

get it. Our job is to make the world your oyster—we spare no effort in getting what you want.

That's our business . . . to be of service.

AGENTS FOR:

New Guinea Australia Line of the China Navigation Co. Ltd.

Lombard Insurance

Company Ltd.

Union Assurance

Society Ltd.

Ausf. T. & G. Mutual Life Society Ltd.

New Britain Shipping & Docking Co. Ltd.

COLYER WATSON (f.) LTD.

RABAUL • MADANG • KAVIENG

LAE • GOROKA

Associated with: COLYER WATSON PTY. LTD., COLYER WATSON & CO. LTD..

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch.

DESTROI

SANITATION SYSTEMS

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Coynes

■jOUR^

PRACTICAL ELECTRICITY,

RADIO & TELEVISION

The Coyne Book Deportment The Coyne Electrical, Radio & Television School, U.S.A.

Write for Lists Giving Contents of each book. To the Exclusive Representatives for Australia & New Zealand.

ASSOCIATED TRADE

JOURNALS CO. PTY. LTD,

N.Z.L. House, 42 Bridge Street, Sydney, N.S.W.

Technical books on: Published by of

:JSr A good rum should be Fully Matured in the Wood, Pleasantly Aromatic and, of course.

Smooth on the Palate ♦

PURE

m m Is a very good rum indeed, as one sip will tell you

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Turners Supply Company Limited

TURNERS & GROWERS LTD.

AUCTIONEERS FRUIT & PRODUCE MERCHANTS

AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND

WE SPECIALISE IN THE EXPORT TO THE TROPICS

OF NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE, POTATOES, ONIONS.

APPLES AND FRUITS IN SEASON

All Inquiries to our Export Organisation:

Turners Supply Company Limited

Box 1370, Cables: Auckland, N.Z. “Tusco ” Auckland

307-309 QUEEN STREET, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA.

G.P.O. Box 908. Cable Address: “BRUCECO,” Brisbane.

IMPORTERS - EXPORTERS

MANUFACTURERS' REPRESENTATIVES

Distributors for Leading Australian and Overseas Manufacturers.

Sole Agents : Papua-New Guinea and Solomon Islands for — Docke & Co., Bremen (Cardock Bush Knives, Palm Brilliantine.

Hatchets, Axes, etc., including All Trade Ashby Bicycles.

Lines). Webster’s Biscuits.

“Geo” Spanish Shot Guns. “Columbia” Canned Fish.

Dominion Flour and Whcatmeal. Northgate Axe and Hammer Handles.

Sunnyside Canned Fruit. Inner Spring Mattresses, Pillows, etc.

Specialising in Pieccgoods and Mosquito Nets for Native Issue.

TRADE ENQUIRIES INVITED —ALL TYPES OF MERCHANDISE SUPPLIED.

OVERSEAS INDENTS ARRANGED.

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Kaspe Refrigerators Pty. Ltd.

ICE-CREAM MAKING UNITS

FOR THE ISLANDS

KASPER Ice Cream Making Machines, specially designed for tropical conditions, feature new stainless steel welded surfaces and chrome-plated fittings. They’ll last a hfetime. For appearance, for convenience and dependability, for low operating costs, and for profit-making power. Kasper Units stand supreme in the Islands today. & "Kaspe r” units for the Islands are made in 8- Hole Models (illustrated) or 4-Hole Models.

ISLANDS STOREKEEPERS AND TRADERS! Increase your sales and turnover DURING THE WARMER MONTHS by installing one of these modern Ice Cream Making and Dispensing Cabinets — specially insulated for the tropics and self-contained with refrigerator unit and electric motors (to suit your local power supply).

Contact us direct for full particulars

KASPE REFRIGERATORS PTY. LTD.

77 Railway Parade, Erskineville, N.S.W., Australia Telephone: LA 1326

Qrnotts a- Biscuits

There is no Substitute for Quality

The following varieties are now available for export in No. 8 size soldered tins (8 tins crated, 3 ft. 6 in. cu.) and i-lb. waxed packets in Cartons of permissible shipping weight (1 ft. 3 in. cu.). o Not available in No. 8 tins. x Not available in packets.

CABIN BISCUITS (As Supplied te the Royal Australian Navy) Single Tins. Approximately 30 lb. net weight per tin of I.C. plate 12 i in. x 121 in. x 181 in.

Hermetically sealed with tagger top. Slip o.i lid spot-soldered. Packed in cartons made of No. 2, Board Silicate gum sealed for permissible shipping uncrated, to hold one tin size approximately 13 in. x 12 in. x 19 in. = 1 ft. 10 in. cu. (22 equal one shipping ton).

Or crated. —4 tins without cartons, crate size 19 in. x 26 in. x 28 in. 8 cu. ft.

WILLIAM ARNOTT PTY., LIMITED

HOMEBUSH, N.S.W.

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whatever the 10ad...

To keep clothes really white always use a little Reckitt’s Blue in the last rinse.

On the roughest road whatever the 10ad... progress truck tyres /7/so av&s/afi/ess? IC/(? 7Y aac/ZVon

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Aktavite

WISE BROS. PTY. LTD.

10 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY.

“PURITY”

Flour

“TURTLE”

Sharps Agents:

PEARCE & CO., SUVA, FIJI.

"tke palatable vifamm supplement 5 allihe family for* les* 1W 4' pop daq pep pefscn Each average dose (two teaspoonfuls) contains : Vitamin A Vitamin B x Vitamin C Vitamin D 2000 International Units 300 International Units 300 International Units 1000 International Units

S* f vcb

i.

Combined with calcium and phosphorus in tasty chocolate-malt flavoured granules.

AKTA-VITE can betaken

AKTAVITE

TRADE MARK

NUTRITIVE FOOD TONIC

0 Mixed with hot or chilled milk to make a delicious drink.

0 Sprinkled on (not

cooked with ) cereals, desserts, fruit dishes, junkets, etc. 0 Sprinkled on icecream. 0 As a sandwich filling 0 Direct from the jar.

Ethical Division NICHOLAS PROPRIETARY LIMITED

MELBOURNE SYDNEY BRISBANE ADELAIDE PERTH

AE7O

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UyUl

C 'Aow. / is

THE TIME TO

I 'CHID

~uB

BUILD

s i r

Livinc «« T"

UyUl

PLAN No. 244

FREE

Write to WUNDERLICH

LIMITED, Box 474,

G.P.0., Sydney, for FREE copy of HOME DESIGN

BOOKLET.

But to get down to bedrock cost, you must adopt timber frame construction with walls— exterior and interior— and ceilings of sturdy

"DURABESTOS." A

''DURABESTOS" Home

is so suitable for Australian conditions and so attractive when painted in the delightful pastel shades popular to-day.

IURABESTOS

I / ASBESTOS-CEMENT BUILDING SHEETS

READILY AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL

DISTRIBUTORS

m

Take your choice • • •

from this list of quality canned foods . . . tasty hot meals and cold meats ready for any occasion. Stock up with

Imperial, the Friendly Foods.

16- ox. 16-oz. 16-ox. 16-oz, 16-oz. 16-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 6-lb. 6-lb. 14-oz. 12-oz. 8-oz. 12-oz.

HOT PACKS

Braised Beef Steak Stew.

Steak and Kidney Pudding.

Sausages and Vegetable*.

Steak and Tomato.

Irish Stew.

Beef Steak Pudding. ★

COLD MEATS

Trim (Pork and Beef).

Meatreat.

Hampe.

Camp Pie.

Corned Beef W/C.

Taper Corned Beef.

Taper Corned Beef W/C.

Taper Corned Beef. ★

CONDENSED MILK

Sweetened Condensed Milk.

Unsweetened Evaporated Milk. ★

CANNED FISH

Flair Fish Cutlets.

Flair Fish Cutlets. 16-oz. Tins Dripping. ★

SWEET PUDDINGS

12-oz. Chocolate Pudding.

Fish Canneries of Tasmania Pty. Ltd., Tasmania.

'•Flair'' Canned Fish.

Gartside Products Pty. Ltd., Victoria.

"Gartside" Canned Vegetables.

Tongala Milk Company, Victoria.

' Jersey Cow" and "Mont Blanc"

Condensed Milk. 8-oz. 16-oz. 10-oz. 13-oz. 28-oz. 16-oz. 16-oz. 16-oz. 16-oz. 10-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 2-Ib. 56-lb. 56-lb. 56-lb. 16-oz. *-Ib. 12-oz. 16-oz.

TOMATO PRODUCTS

Tomato Soup.

Tomato Soup.

Tomato Sauce.

Tomato Sauce.

Peeled Tomatoes. ★

SAUSAGES

Beef Sausages.

Oxford Sausages.

Cambridge Sausages.

Pork Sausages.

Vienna Sausages. ★

TONGUES

Sheep Tongues.

Lamb Tongues.

Calves' Tongues.

Lunch Tongues.

Ox Tongues. ★

MARGARINE

boxes Cake Margarine, boxes Pastry Margarine. ★

"RIVERMEDE" BUTTER

boxes Bulk Butter, pats Butter, pats Butter, tins Butter, tins Butter.

CANNED FRUITS

16-oz. Grapes. 30-oz. Peaches. 30-oz. Pears. 30-oz. Apricots. 16-oz. Raspberries.

30-oz. Raspberries.

16-oz. Loganberries.

30-oz. Loganberries. 16-oz. Gooseberries. 30-oz. Gooseberries. 16-oz. Cherries. 16-oz. Fruit Cocktail.

CANNED JAMS

12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. 12-oz. & 12-oz. & 12-oz. & 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz. 24-oz.

Gooseberry.

Blackcurrant.

Loganberry.

Plum.

Raspberry.

Apple Jelly.

Quince.

Quince Jelly.

Marmalade.

Sweet Orange.

Strawberry.

Redcurrant Jelly.

AGENCIES

Mlldura Co-op. Fruit Co. Ltd., N.S.W.

"Mlldura" Canned Orange and Grapefruit Juices.

Port Huon Fruitgrowers' Co-op. Association Ltd., Tasmania.

"Hooncry" Canned Fruits and Jams.

Maize Products Ltd., N.S.W.

"Kream" Cornflour.

"Acme" Starch.

"Cameo" Custard Powder.

Peek Frean (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.

Biscuit Manufacturers.

RIVERSTONE MEAT CO. PTY. LTD.

5-7 O'CONNELL STREET. SYDNEY

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Insurance

THE

YORKSHIRE

CO. LTD.

(Incorporated in England)

ALL CLASSES OF

INSURANCE

Including Fire Accident Guarantee Motor Workers Marine Island Representatives: PORT MORESBY . . E. A. James G. B. Black LAE . New Guinea Industries Ltd.

MADANG r. Macgregor MANUS . . Edgell & Whlteley Ltd.

HONIARA, 8.5.1. P. . F. V. Lawson SUVA . Williams & Gosling Ltd.

NOUMEA Y. Mortensen

NORFOLK ISLAND . A. E. Martin

ENGINES & GENERAL SPARE PARTS.

★ Authorised Service Agents for Engine Overhauls & reconditions. ★ Genuine Spare Parts Service covering all models. ★ Technical Data & Spare parts booklets available jree upon request.

VILLIERS engines form the power unit on more industrial, agricultural and auxiliary equipment in the low HJ*. petrol field than any other make.

VILLIERS DIVISION (Ground Floor).

SMITH, SONS Cr REES LTD.

30-32 Wentworth Avenue, SYDNEY, N.S.W.

Cable Address: “Speedomet”, Sydney.

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A. H. Bunting Ltd

The Easy

auto

POLISH

CLEANS

fi POLISHES

/N ONE

operation!

FOR THAT MIRROR LIKE FINISH

Ensures a fine lustrous finish and imparts a lasting freshness.

Removes Road Stains.

Prevents Staining.

Easily and quickly applied.

Spartan Paints Pty. Ltd.

Cnr. Kavanagh and Ireland Streets, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

A. H. BUNTING LTD

SAMARAI PAPUA

Branches at: ORO BAY AND POPONDETTA.

SOLE AGENTS IN PAPUA/NEW GUINEA FOR:

SAMARAI AGENTS FOR;—

Vacuum Oil Co. Pty. Ltd.

South British Insurance Co.

National Mutual Life Association Polarizers (U.K.), Ltd.—Polaroid Sun Glasses.* C.S.A. Industries, Eng.—Dual Freeze Refrigerators.

Webley & Scott, Ltd.—Shot Guns, Air Pistols, etc.

E. K. Cole, Ltd., London.—“Ekco” Radio Receivers.

“Getula.”—Nylon Monofilament Fish Lines.

Davison Paints, Ltd., NJB.W.—Paint for Tropical Conditions. • Trade mark patented In U.8.A., Great Britain, and other countries.

REGULAR SUPPLIES OF EASTERN GOODS

WHOLESALE & RETAIL MERCHANTS IMPORTERS PLANTERS

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juices

Enjoy these delicious

natural-flavour

pure fruit-

juices

extracted from the finest crops of South Australian orchards

and vineyards

E Clemen's Fruit Juices capture the appealing flavour of the fruit—and the wholesome goodness, too. They're 100% pure, free from preservative. The varieties are:

IN 16-OUNCE CANS

Apple Juice Grape Fruit Juice Apricot Nectar Orange Juice Tomato Juice

IN 13-OUNCE AND 26-OUNCE BOTTLES

Grape Juice

Clemenses

from your local store —or Clemen's Products Pty. Ltd., Wellington Street, Newtown, N.S.W., and Adelaide, S.A.

Have you tried CHICKEMITE —the new sandwich spread, soup stock and "flavouriser"?

Chickemite spreads on bread, toast or savouries. You make chicken soup simply by adding hot water. It gives a lift to casseroles, grills and stews. Chickemite brings you the flavour and goodness of plump chicken plus garden herbs.

In 2-oz., 4-oz. or 8-oz. jars.

“How can 1 cut down serving time in my store?”

' Can 1 get a fast sterling calculator?’

A speedy Burroughs Cash Register works at adding machine speed, gives your customer an itemized receipt—keeps a locked-in copy for you. ‘‘Can frequent posting “peaks he avoided?” i Burroughs » Q Burroughs is the only sterling calculator available with 2 sets of dials. Careful checks show savings of 15% to 40% of the operator’s time.

“Is there a machine that can handle any number of accounting jobs?”

See Burroughs huge range of Typewriter Accounting Machines. Burroughs will have the fastest, most flexible machine for dealing with your problems.

Burroughs sensational “Sensimatic” Accounting Machine has interchangeable control panels, and each panel can handle any four accounting jobs.

Burroughs

Has the answer to every accounting problem. Call, write or phone Mr. S. Storrar, our Service Sales representative, at New Garrick Building, Victoria Parade, Suva.

'Phone Cent. 431-3.

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Prefabricated Steel Buildings

Plan ters !Traders! Manufacturers!

Low-Priced Permanent Fire Proof

Complete and ready to erect GENERAL PURPOSE OR STORAGE BUILDINGS PACKING SHEDS COPRA SHEDS FACTORIES From 20 ft. to 100 ft. in span, by any length; Eaves Heights from 1 0 ft. to 20 ft.

We will supply Frame only, and Frame and Roof sheeted only, or completely sheeted in Galvanised Corrugated Iron, or other specified material.

IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

Specially designed for Pacific conditions. Can be quickly erected by unskilled labour.

Easy to transport. Fire Proof and permanent.

For Further Details Write or Cable

AUSTRALASIAN SALES CORPORATION LTD.

P.O. BOX 499, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.

Cable Address: “AUSALES, Auckland”

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flollei

The shine that

keeps leather

ALIVE

Kiwi does far more than cover scuffs , and scratches. Kiwi goes deep down intorl the pores. It softens and nourishes the v leather. Kiwi gives your shoes a glowing shine that makes them look better . . . helps make them last longer. All colors.

KIWI SHOE POLISH

The Polish others try to be “Just as good as” r Brown • Black • Ox Blood • Mahogany • Dark Tan • Light Tan • Tan • Blue • Red • Neutral

V4SS

but alway

s a © m

flollei

a

AUTOMAT 35

FRANK E & HEIDECKE • BRAUNSCHWEIG • GERMANY

NATIONAL ROLLEI COMPETITION • 500 PRIZES

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Holden Owners

this Holden has been running on Shell X-100

and when examined at 26,000 miles

WEAR WAS NEGLIGIBLE

The average wear per cylinder in this Holden was only \ of 1000th part of an inch. You can get the same results with your car if you change to Shell X-100 Motor Oil —the only Motor Oil in the world which arrests acid action, major cause of engine wear.

You can be sure of

SHELLHMOIOR OIL

The Shell Co. of Aust. Ltd. (Inc. in Gt. Britain).

SANTA RECOMMENPS

/). Jt. n

*mi

E i'rt

* Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or seeing the New Year here’ cake for your festivities. A dark, rich treasure of a cake, mellowed with fine old rum and brandy, "Big Sister” Fruit Cake is choc-a-bloc with goodness. m % * 3kS N V >v % ©vo;

JUj bwu

RICH * FRUIT CAKE

WO4 £

AND "BIG SISTER" PLUM PUDDING

the finest ever

mad

e / Laced with a grand old brandy and rum, and studded with succulent, sun-rich fruit, "Big Sister” Plum Pudding is delicious hot or cold.

Vacuum-packed in 1-lb., new family size, and 3-lb. "Keep Fresh” tins.

Festively wrapped for Christmas, "Big Sister”

Fruit Cake is in 3-lb. and 6-lb.

"Keep-Fresh” cartons.

Made by LILLIS & CO. LTD.. BALMAIN. SYDNEY. N.S.W.

Also "Big Sister" Fruit Mix, Fruit Mince Meat Mushroom Soup, Cocktail Cherries, Chutney, etc

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Tooth’S

“OUR HANDS MAKE GOOD ARMS”

For your Fishing and Shooting Wants Consult Co.

Llthgow .22 Cal. Repeating Rifle .. .. £l5 19 « ipost Lithgow .22 Cal. Single Shot £8 19 5 (Extra.

CI I r\ (Prioe » Subject to Change Without Notice.) SI L ROH U, 143 ELIZABETH STREET. SYDNEY.

o ■ M K £>■ . a;,. » then There s no ..„ finer u,ay to q»oo*» KM . Lager

w^^- thwenwwomen^ e ‘ ifes

TOOTH’S

UGER

KB. 70

6REWE

0 AND

bottled BT

TOO

TH & CO. limited

Stay at TUSCULUM in Sydney

Ideally situated in its own delightful gardens, Tusculum is only five minutes from the business and social centres of the City. It is renowned among ISLAND VISITORS for its comfort, restful atmosphere, and personal service.

Double and single serviced flats and flatettes latest American cooking facilities in each.

TUSCULUM PRIVATE HOTEL, 3 Manning Street, Pott’s Point.

Write or cable for reservations.

Managing Agents: T. Elliott and Co., 8 Bayswater Rd„ Kings Cross.

G. H. ROBINSON EXPORTS & IMPORTS PTY. LTD.

Pacific Island Traders and Merchants.

Sole Distributors of Bradford Commercial Sellers on Commission of all kinds of Vehicles, Jowett Javelin Cars and Unt- Island produce—Cocoa Beans, Green pom Diesel Engines—(Franchises avail- M Snail, Copra, Fungus, M.O.P. Shell, able in certain Pacific Groups.) Trochus Shell, etc.

Agents in London and Manchester for the Disposal and Supply of Produce and Special Requirements.

EVERY ATTENTION GIVEN TO ORDERS IRRESPECTIVE OF SIZE Make use 0/ our 30 years’ personal experience and direct your inquiries to: G. H. ROBIKSON EXPORTS & IMPORTS PTY. LTD.

51 MACQUARIE STREET, SYDNEY. Telephone: 8U6581-2-3.

Cables: “SUNRISE,” SYDNEY. Postal Address: Box 3317. G.P.0.. Sydney

MADE

.t* TO

LAST

In the tropics you need a paint that lasts ... a paint to give enduring protection against torrential rain and blistering sun. Make sure of that protection for your home or property by insisting on “Horse Shoe” R.M.

Paint . . . the paint that’s made to last.

Ask to see the wide range of attractive colours available in handy-sized tins or 5 gallon drums.

MINTS

"Horse Shoe” Brand Products are distributed in Fiji by

W. R. CARPENTER

& CO., (FIJI) LTD.

Sole Manufacturers Thomas Macintyre & Co., Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland

SWEET

SOLERO

J'tfi fcvahij OccaAion

SEPPELTS WINES ...

from all retail stores throughout the Pacific Islands.

Wholesale supplies through B. Seppelt 8C Sons Ltd.

Box 163, G.P.0., Sydney A PRODUCT OF THE HOUSE OF SEPPELT

XSSB

t\i

EST. 1851

»p/ .V"o.v

Mums

GoßrstHkt

Don’t let coughing, sneezing, wheezing attacks of Asthma and Bronchitis poison your system, sap your energy, ruin your health and weaken your heart.

Mendaco, a famous new American scientific medicine, starts immediately to circulate through the blood, quickly curbing the attacks. The very first day the thick phlegm is dissolved, thus giving free, easy breathing and letting you sleep the night through in peace and comfort. Get Mendaco from your chemist or store to-day under positive guarantee to return your money if not entirely satisfied.

xperience Counts

i the Purchase or isposol of Your oods and Produce! r . S. Tait Gr Co. Pty. Ltd., th over 60 years 7 experience oiling with the requirements the South Sea Islands, buy id sell your goods at the best ices!

Established in 1890, W. S. Tait Gr Co. Pty. Ltd. have built their name on honest trading as General Importers, Exporters, Indent, Buying and Selling Agents.

Their Textile Department specialises in Cottons and Rayons of attractive Island designs.

Write Sydney Office for all enquiries.

8 SPRING ST., SYDNEY, N.S.W.

S£S. p SSS

a. W S TAIT (Honakona) Co.

CUD

Stewarts and Lloyds (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Manufacture™ of "S&L" PIPES and FITTINGS ®AS, WATER, STEAM and othor purposes.

AND Distributors of:

GALVANISED IRON; BOLTS and NUTS; ELECTRODES

and WELDING EQUIPMENT.

Stewarts and Lloyds (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Fiji Agents:

BURNS PHILP (S.S.) Co. Ltd., SUVA

Agents for New Guinea Territory:

BURNS PHILP (N.G.) Ltd.

Good Baking begins with Good Flour From all parts of New South Wales come the finest wheats for the manufacture of Darling’s Eclipse Flour. 'They are blended in the largest mill silos in the State at port mills.

Combined Flour Output: 888,000 lb. per 24 hours.

Combined Silo Capacity: 1,000,000 bushels.

JOHN DARLING AND SON

PTY. LTD.

Millers of Fine Flour BS

RENOWNED FOR ITS

STRENGTH AND

QUALITY

AVAILABLE IN

3 PHASE TO 10 H.P.

SINGLE PHASE TO 1 H.P.

TOTALLY ENCLOSED.

FAN-COOLED.

TROPIC PROOFED.

PRECISION BUILT.

PRECISION CHECKED.

GUARANTEED 12 MONTHS.

Prices and Specifications on Application

ROBERT GILLESPIE PTY. LTD.

54a Pitt Street Sydney.

Build

roofs that

last a lifetime

with Rogerstone Aluminium Alloy Building Sheet

First cQsf is Jost cost when you roof or build garages, sheds and other outbuildings with these light, strong Moral Alloy Building Sheets. They are weather-proof right through. Unpainted, uncared for. these versatile corrugated sheets will look after themselves for a lifetime. Rogerstone building sheets are exceptionally easy to assemble and are punched ready tor bolting. The sheets will span up to 10 ft. without extra support.

Construction is simple and fast.

Rogerstone building sheet is produced in two standard widths and a range of lengths. The standard lengths of joining and trimming sections are also given below:— Commodity Full-width sheet (30 ins.) Half-width sheet (15 ins.) Standard angle . .

Corner piece Roof end section Rafter angle Ridge capping Ridge angle Lengths 8. 9. 10. 11, 12 8. 9. 10. 11, 12 12 10 12 12

mwmm mq mm

(Incorporated in Canada) Principal British Commonwealth Distributor of Aluminium Ocean House, 34 Martin Place, Sydney, N.S.W.

An ALUMINIUM LIMITED Company

W

SALES AGENTS:

New Zealand: RICHARDSON. McCABE & CO. LTD., Wellington Auckland, Christchurch.

Fiji, Western Samoa and Tonga: MORRIS HEDSTROM LIMITED, Suva, Fiji.

Cook Islands; A. B. DONALD LTD., Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

French Oceania: ETABLISSEMENTS DONALD TAHITI, Papeete, Tahiti.

New Caledonia and New HeL ides: AGENCE ALMA, Noumea, New Caledonia.

Territory of Papua—New Guinea—BUßNS PHILP (NEW GUINEA) LIMITED. Port Moresby.

LONDON • MONTREAL • CALCUTTA o SYDNEY • KARA C H I

STAMPS

And All

Philatelic Requirements

STAMPS.—British Empire and Foreign—Mint and Used—Current and Obsolete. Large stocks. Competitive prices.

NEW ISSUE SERVICE.—Mint new

issues of all British Empire countries. Including printing varieties of perforation and shade, also some foreign countries, supplied against prepaid standing orders at concession rates. Send for particulars and application form.

ALBUMS, CATALOGUES,

ACCESSORIES.—Wide selection always in stock. Price list sent on request.

BUYING. —We are always in the market to buy stamps, particularly used Pacific Islands on or off paper. Offers Invited.

ERSKINE STAMP

SERVICE

P.O. Box 9, Beecroft, N.S.W.

none mums

Quickly yield to

Sets'"*

-000

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2^/ 0.6

ASPRO

toes not harm

HEARTor

STOMACH

Most tropic troubles have an element of irritability about them.

For that reason 'ASPRO' is the desirable form of relief. 'ASPRO,' in addition to its swift effectiveness, acts in a SOOTH- ING manner, so that you ■ immediately feel calmed and serene. There are no unpleasant after-effects. Take 'ASPRO' with you wherever you go and be ready. You can tear off several tablets from the sanitape strip and carry them hygienically in pocket or handbag.

The Purity of ASPRO' The purity of ‘ASPRO’ conforms to the standards laid down by the British Pharmacopoeia—a guiding authority of the Medical Profession.

AsprO

heat enervation

EIIMATISMt

and FLU

llickvia* (Furduct

BURNS PHILP (New Hebrides) LTD.

Registered Office: VILA, NEW HEBRIDES.

Branch Office at SANTO.

Exporters, Importers and General Merchants,

Commission, Shipping and Customs Agents.

Representatives for BURNS PHTT.P 'tpttq'p TrT^

LAND INSURANCE CO/LTDajid SS £ss* QUEENS-

» Wisi-rHS*

classes of merchandise.

Sydney Agents: BURNS. PHILP & CO LTD 7 o* " ,C<l A * en ‘ !: C t ° fI OF SAN PRANCTOO INO..

London A„n t .: BURNS. . <X»?lS», 35 Crutch*. Prior., E c , 3 .

WM. BRECKWOLDT & CO.

CABLES: "BREWO"

RABAUL,

New Guinea.

P.O. Box 22.

SUVA,

Fiji Islands.

P.O. Box 369.

HONIARA,

Brit. Solomon Is.

P.O. Box 42.

APIA,

Western Samoa.

P.O. Box 47

VOLKSWAGEN

Cars—Pick-ups

GRUNDIG

Radios

REPRESENTING

Breckwoldt & Co., Hamburg, Germany.

Brewo-Ifalia 5.r.1., Milano, Italy.

Konishi & Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan.

India & East Asia Exp. Co. S.A., Antwerp.

MERCEDES BENZ

Cars and Trucks

BAYER

Medicines Olympia Typewriters-NSU Motor Cycles-Continental Tyres and Tubes—HMG Diesel Marine Engines-Taifun Bicycles-Rolleiflex and Rolleicord Cameras-Petromax Pressure Lamps—Feuerhand Hurricane Lanterns— “Two Lions” Butcher Knives—Becks’ Beer— BREWO Canned Fish—Cigarettes—Provisions—Trade Beads—Cotton Piecegoods—Copra Sacks—Mosquito Nets and Blankets for native issue—BßEWO Brand Perlon Fishing Lines —BREWO Brand Briar Tobacco Pipes and a variety of other trade goods*

Ought

to

Nuzzle

Her

mS

WHY DO YOU SNARL V

AND SNAP AT ME ALL

, the time. JUDY. WHAT

\ HAVE/PONE? /

YOUR PENT/ST CAN TELL

YOU WHAT YOU HAVE /

NOT DONE/ /T 'S SO )

HARD FORME \

TO EXPLAIN

TO YOU ABOUT

-SA BAD BREATH >

/TS ASAD TALE

m

PETE sees HIS OENTIST‘

U !U O/Ur OAtS PKcA/H /

RECOMMEND COLGATE I

DENTAL CREAM BRUSHING J

TEETH R/OHT AFTER \

Wgt ] EAT/NG WITH COLCATES

makes YOUR MOUTH i

FEEL CLEANER LONGER

/m/ULDHT KNOW

BUT TO A POOCH

THAT SORE

LOOKS L/KEA

1 COLGATE SMOOCH

GIVES YOU A i

V CLEANFRESH

\MOOTH ALL 1

W DAYLONG

Tests Published in Authoritative Dental Literature Show That Brushing Teeth Right After Eating with

COLGATE DENTAL

CREAM STOPS TOOTH

DECAY BEST

Most thoroughly proved and accepted home method of oral hygiene known today.

Yes, and 2 years’ research showed the Colgate way stopped more decay for more people than ever before reported in dentifrice history! No other dentifrice offers such proof the most conclusive proof ever reported for a dentifrice of any type.

AMERICA’S LARGEST, AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST,

THE WORLD’S LARGEST SELLING DENTAL CREAM

VSC COLGATE DENTAL CREAM

*S TO CLEAN POOR BREATH

/ WHILE YOU CLEAN YOUR TEETH J

v' AND HELP STOP TOOTH

DECAY BEST

Buy the Big

Family

Economy Size

and SAVE 1/5

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTIES

WITH THE FULLY GUARANTEED PRODUCTS OF

THE BRITISH PAINTS LTD.

GROUP OF COMPANIES

For AH Exterior Painting

Super

Enamelised Colours

Are guaranteed by British Paints to have five times the lustre life of ordinary paint in any climate.

* ri *T ENAME*'

k 4/ / nM> t

AND FOR INTERIOR DECORATION

% SS am R

VELVET FLAT ENAMEL

ALSO AVAILABLE

Completely washable

No primer or sealer

"BRITISH" BRAND

ROOF & STRUCTURAL

PAINTS

To Protect All Types of Metalwork. •«»Nt

linif

"BRITISH" BRAND

PREPARED PAINTS

For Lasting Protection of Your Home. to .

KOPLASTIK

Marine Ant Fouling F Wooden Vessels And a complete range of fully guaranteed paint products for all requirements.

You are cordially invited to write for FREE ADVICE on any paint problems.

WE SEEK TO APPOINT REPUTABLE HOUSES AS

AGENTS FOR OUR FULLY GUARANTEED PRO-

DUCTS. YOUR ENQUIRY WILL BE WELCOME.

BRITISH PAINTS (AUST.) PTY. LTD.

GOW STREET, BANKSTOWN, SYDNEY, N.S.W. Telegrams: Britpaint, Sydney.,

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Burns Imp M Guinea) Limited

General Shipping, Customs General Agents

HEAD OFFICE: PORT MORESBY, PAPUA.

Code Address: Burphil.

Bentley’s Complete Phrase Code.

Branches

NEW GUINEA:

Rabaul (Kavieng, Kokopo) Lae (Wau, Bulolo) Madang

PAPUA:

Port Moresby Samarai Associated Pacific Island Companies Burns Philp (South Sea) Co. Ltd. Burns Philp (New Hebrides) Ltd.

Australian Agents: Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd.

ALL STATES

London Agents: Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd., London House, 35 Crutched Friars, E.C.3.

San Francisco Agents: Burns Philp Coy. of San Francisco Inc., 510 Matson Bldg.

LLOYD'S AGENTS

Agents for: THE SHELL COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Representatives for:

QUEENSLAND INSURANCE CO. LTD. BURNS PHILP TRUST CO. LTD, BUYERS AND EXPORTERS OF ALL TERRITORY PRODUCE, TROCAS,

GREEN SNAIL SHELL

Distributors of: Motor Vehicles, Tractors and Machinery for: Copra, Desiccated Coconut, Rubber, Coffee, Rice, Cocoa, Peanut

Production, Sawmilling and General Farming

estT / WHY ARE

--L COLUMBINES

F* SO S' ooo

\V; J FOR US ?

• I .A.

'ey -2

'CAUSE

THEY'RE

RICH IN

GLUCOSE

AND

BUTTER /.

AyS-

Enjoy their

goodness

—often!

M k

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ANYTtME-enm columbine —the tastiest caramelofall

COLUMBINE

CARAMEtS

Made by The Great Name in Confectionery ,

HART’S PACIFIC AGENCIES

Island Merchants, Importers, Exporters P.o. Box 1416. 27 Queen Street, Auckland, C. 1., New Zealand.

Shippers of all First Class New Zealand Products for Island Traders and M er chants.

Trade enquiries invited. Original Invoices Supplied.

Current prices for Island Produce.

Cables “HARTSEAS, AUCKLAND”

CHOSEN GIFT OF

FAMOUS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

new..

:er The most beautiful and practical of gifts, far advanced in design and technical achievement! Give the new Parker 51 Pen. At all good dealers.

Distributors to the Trade:

BROWN AND DUREAU LIMITED

7 Quint For best results in this and all other pens, use Parker Quink with SOLV-X. ■ Street, Brisbane, 8.15, Queensland. (Also Repair Service Station) And at Port Moresby and Rabaul

NILE ATHLETIC AND T SHIRTS

Available in all sizes (men and boys), in white, navy and a large rang* of bright, attractive colours.

NILE SLEEKS & TRUNKS

Masculine comfort calls for the "freedom fit” of Nile sleeks and trunks- Fashioned from the finest Egyptian yarns, Nile underwear withstand* constant laundering . . . gives lasting satisfaction.

LADIES’ BRIEFS AND SINGLETS

Nile offers a particularly fine range of ladies’ and children’s cotton and rayon cotton briefs, pantees and singlets.

BUY

mile

NILE HANDKERCHIEFS

Nile products include a beautifully varied range of ladies’ and men’s handkerchiefs, including printed bandana in assorted designs and colours.

PRODUCTS

FROM YOUR

SYDNEY AGENT

sprj

Erin^lrir*

m7i

PURE LINEN FINISH

SHEETS

Nile Distributors Pty, Ltd.. 125 York St.

Sydney, N.S.W.

NILE SHEETS, PILLOW CASES AND TOWELS

An attractive range of Erin-Art sheets and pillow cases in all sizes; tea towels and brightly coloured bungalow cloths are offered by Nile. Furthermore, there are cotton prints suitable for lap laps or cotton frocks, as well as all sizes and colours in Nile jacquard towels, Nile beach towels and bath towels. NL2A-52

Fiery Eczema

Unrein

Don't let ugly, disfiguring Pimples, Eczema. Acne, Ringworm, Psoriasis, Blackheads or Itching, Cracking, Peeling, Burning Skin Troubles make life miserable and spoil your fun.

Don’t be embarrassed and feel inferior because of a bad skin.

Now every chemist has a new American Hospital Discovery called Nixoderm that stops the itch in 7 minutes, kills germs and fungus and in 24 hours begins to heal the skin clear, soft and smooth. No matter how long you have suffered or what you have tried, get Nixoderm from your chemist to-day under positive guarantee to return your money if not entirely satisfied.

VENTURA TRADING CO. PTY. LTD.

26 BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY.

ISLAND MERCHANTS

• All Classes of Merchandise Purchased at Lowest Wholesale Prices. • Original Invoices Supplied to Island Clients. • Island Produce Sold on Commission. • Suppliers of "Goodyear" Tyres, Batteries and Automotive Products. • Island Distributors for Armstrong- Siddeley Diesel Engines. Mercedes- Benz Diesel Marine Engines.

We invite your inquiries for goods of all description—Prompt and careful attention given to all orders and inquiries.

CABLES:—"VENTURA," SYDNEY.

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Solution to Crossquiz

From Page 78

Kerr Bros. S

p.o. Box 8888, g.p.0., Sydney. 2550 George Street, Sydney.

ISLAND MERCHANTS AND BUYING AGENTS SINCE 1895 Cocoa Beans, Copra, Coffee and all Island Produce sold on commission.

All merchandise purchased at best wholesale prices.

AGENTS FOR:

Blaxland Bae Marine Engines, and Chapman Engines and Launches.

Blundell Spence Paints, Varnishes, Enamels, etc.

Clyde Batteries for Cars, Trucks, Motor Cycles, and Home Lighting. 8.0.R.A.L. Road and Industrial Bitumens and Emulsions.

Ronaldson-Tippett Petrol and Diesel Engines, and Lighting Plants.

Sleepmakers Ltd., Mattresses and Bedding.

Stenor Industries Pty. Ltd., Garage Equipment.

N. E. Edmonds, “S”-Rotor Ventilators.

Cleveland Engineering and Welding Co. Ltd., Tubular Steel Tank Stands and High Fly Holsts.

Anders and Co., Barford “Atom” Garden Tractor and Tillage Equipment.

Etc., Etc., Etc.

DISTRIBUTORS FOR:

International Harvester Co. (Chicago and Australia).

Lincoln Electric Co., Arc Welding Equipment. Etc., Etc., Ete.

THE HYGEIA DISSOLVENATOR

Established 1927 Board of Health’s Approval under N.S.W. Local Government Act 1919 has been Gazetted.

A SELF - CONTAINED SANITARY SYSTEM CHEMICALLY TRANSFORMS THE SEWAGE MATTER INTO A STERILE SOLUTION WHICH IS AUTOMATICALLY DISCHARGED INTO A SUMP UNDERGROUND FROM WHICH IT SOAKS AWAY

INTO THE SOIL

Overcomes the principal disadvantage of living beyond reach of sewerage system. Runs continuously without emptying or other unpleasant jobs—provides the same comfort and safety as a septic tank.

NO WATER SUPPLY REQUIRED

• No Evil Smells • No Germs • No Flies • No Emptying • Automatic

YOU CAN INSTAL IT!

The simple instruction card supplied makes it possible for any handyman to instal a Hygeia. Write now for free illustrated pamphlet.

HYGEIA SANITARY COMPANY

PTY. LTD.

26 BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W.

Phone: 8U2521.

Cables: “BERBL”, Sydney. %

For

LIGHTER,

FLUFFIER

OTHER

FAMOUS

FOUNTAIN

PRODUCTS

FOUNTAIN food products are famous throughout the South Pacific for their consistent quality and suitability of packing for tropical conditions.

You are assured satisfaction when you specify FOUNTAIN brand.

Trade inquiries are welcome and all orders are promptly des patched. ★ m Mato

SPplfl

2 lbs

C °HCS'

BREAKMsj

R&OOUCT Of

fOUMTAIM

FRUIT

W. G. DOUGLASS LTD.

BOX 512 G.P.0.,

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

10

UNTAIN

FOUNTAIN

mnssrn ijr

you* (j/u* mmfa

the famous

name

‘SALISBURY’

sa Jr & c mm

CORNED

"CALISBURY" conned meots, SPECIALLY PACKED for the PACIFh • ISLANDS ARE the popular choice, ALWAYS.

CORNED BEEF SAUSAGES & TOMATO SHEEP TONGUES CORNED MUTTON STEAK & KIDNEY PUDDING OXTONGUES MEATREAT LAMB & GREEN PEAS SANDWICH PAST MIDGET (Cocktail) SAUSAGES Also "WESTFIELD" Brand

CORNED BEEF CORNED MUTTON

CORNED BEEF WITH CEREAL CORNED MUTTON WITH CEREAL

KEGGED MEATS DRIPPING AND LARD

WESTFIELD FREEZING CO. LTD.

Postal Address: Private Bag, C.P.0., Auckland, N.Z. Cable Address: FUalora, Aucklann

savm v* iV & i..:

Nnu

i

let ytm Home, ndbut um M

Protect its attractive exterior against nature's destructive forces with Borthwicks "AB" paint, specially fortified for tropical weather resistance. r ( You'll find lasting satisfaction in its color permanency and mellow, even weathering.

BORTHWICKS

HIGH

GRADE

off Llffi,

m 111 w if l: l REINFORCED HOUSE PAINT CONDITIONED FOR THE TROPICS Morris Hedstrom (A u s t.) Pty. Ltd. Agents for

BORTHWICKS PTY. CO., SYDNEY

Suppliers to Defence Specifications.

Perfectly balanced

BAKER S FLOUR

specially milled for Pacific Islands requirements in our own FLOUR MILLS. Combined capacity of over 3 million bushels of

BUNGE (AUSTRALIA)

PTY., 45 Market Street,

LTD. SYDNEY.

Cable Address: “Bnngeco, Sydney.”

RIVERSIDE

BRAND

All Types of Canned Meats

Packed To Order

Address All Inquiries to: —

SYDNEY MEAT PRESERVING CO. (LTD.)

(ESTABLISHED 1870)

Parramatta Road, Auburn, N.S.W.—P.O. Box 40, Auburn ’Phone: YXI2II. Cable Address: "Meatwalk,” Sydney.

NELSON AND ROBERTSON PTY. LTD.

Established 1895.

P.O. Box 982, G.P.Q., Sydney.

Address: 12 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY

ISLANDS MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS

AND EXPORTERS

Merchandise purchased for Clients from any part of the World at best factory and wholesale prices.

Cocoa Beans, Coffee Beans, Trocas Shell and all Island produce sold on commission.

Representing throughout the Pacific Islands

GENERAL MERCHANDISE

E. WHITEAWAY & CO.,

England.

KUNST & ALBERS, Germany.

AGIMER & COMPANY, Italy.

INCOVER COMPANY, Italy.

CALVERT & COMPANY,

Sweden.

KANEMATSU & CO., Japan.

SKANDIA DIESEL ENGINES.

ARCHIMEDES OUTBOARD

ENGINES.

FAMOUS EL TRUST SHOT

GUNS.

NANDR QUALITY PRODUCTS.

ASTER CANNED PISH.

For your New South Wales and Victorian Requirements: Communicate with our HEAD OFFICE. Cables: “Ivan”, Sydney.

For your Queensland Requirements: Communicate with our Brisbane Office: NELSON & ROBERTSON PTY. LTD., Stanley Street, SOUTH BRISBANE. Cables: “Ivan”, brisbane.

New Guinea Buying & Trading Branch: RABAUL HOTEL LIMITED, Park Street, RABAUL. Cables: “Ivan”, Rabaul.

because

its VACUUM PA6KCD

» & m :■ 4 w. \N * Vm O % H. ppp*

SIRE

u tu \HE VACUUM PACKED, your Capstan fine cut Tobacco is always fresh in the new Vacuum Sealed Tin.

TO OPEN, TWIST A COIN. The patented sealed lid is easily opened by merely inserting a coin and twisting. ...itsd&pendam

CAPSTAN

FLAKE FINE CUT & NAVY CUT —FRABRANT VIRGINIA

TOBACCO

Brief Sojourn

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High Seat of Abundance (Continued from Page 83)

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WdßKloo Often

Midi Kidneys

Are you embarrassed and bothered by too frequent elimination during the day and night? These symptoms, as well as B adder Irritation. Backache.

Swollen Ankles, Leg Pains Nervousness, Dizziness, Lumbago Interrupted Sleep. Circles Under the Eyes and a generally rundown feeling, are usually due to germ-caused kidney and bladder troubles. The very first dose of Cystex, the scientifically compounded medicine, goes right to work overcoming these troubles in 3 ways. 1. Quickly kills germs causing troubles. 2. Gets rid of poisonous acids. 3. Strengthens and reinvigorates the kidneys and bladder. Get Cystex from your chemist to-daj under the guarantee of complete satisfaction or money back

SEAFOAM

DOMINION

SILVER SPRAY

TOPIC (Gluten Rich)

Flours

MILLED FROM PRIME SELECTED QUEENSLAND WHEATS.

QUALITY ENSURED BY CAREFUL BLENDING AND TESTING IN OUR MODERN

LABORATORY.

ENTOLETED FOR PURITY AND KEEPING QUALITY.

FLOUR, MEALS AND SHARPS IN ALL PACKS, INC. TINS AND DRUMS.

THE QUEENSLAND CO-OPERATIVE MILLING ASSOC. LTD., Sth. Brisbane.

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Warnock Bros. Limited

AUCKLAND, N.Z.

Manufacturers of well known

brands of Laundry Soap

“KIA ORA” AND “NATURU”

★ Obtainable from Auckland and Island Merchants

STEAMSHIPS TRADING COMPANY LTE

PORT MORESBY AND SAMARAI PAPUA

Wholesale Cr Retail Merchants, Shipowners,

Shipping, Customs

MANAGING AGENTS for:

SAWMILLERS & TRADERS LTD.

COCOALANDS LTD.

ACME BAKERY COMPANY.

MARIBOI RUBBER LTD.

RUBBERLANDS LTD.

KEREMA RUBBER PLANTATIONS LTD.

Planters, Sawmillers, Engineers, Slip Proprietc

and Insurance Agents.

AGENCIES:

NEW GUINEA AUSTRALIA LINE OF THE CHI

NAVIGATION CO. LTD.

ROYAL INTEROCEAN LINE.

KOKE BAGU PTY., LTD.

LOLORUA RUBBER ESTATES LTD.

HARVEY TRINDER (N.S.W.) PTY., LTD. (

surances effected at Lloyd’s.)

DISTRIBUTORS IN PAPUA for:

ARMSTRONG-HOLLAND PTY., LTD. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO. OF AUST. L' Earth Moving and Logging Equipment. International Trucks, WILLYS-OVERLAND EXPORT CORPORATION. McCormick-Deering Farming Machinery, Jeep cars, etc. Defender Refrigerators.

HILLMAN MOTOR CARS.

SYDNEY AGENTS: NELSON & ROBERTSON PTY. LTD., 12 SPRING STREET.

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Talking of Copra

7

CHULA Dryers did

me three good turns

“ I found the answer to my production problems when I in-

stalled CHULA Copra Dryers

on my plantation. Ever since.

I’ve had constant production in all weathers, higher grade copra and my costs have been reduced.”

CHULA Copra dryers can do just as much for you whatever the size of your plantation. Let us tell you about our range of Copra Dryers and other coconut processing machinery.

And if you grow Rubber...

... we will be pleased to explain how the latest Huttenbach Rubber Machinery can help you to improve quality and increase output.

TYNESIDE FOUNDRY & ENGINEERING CO. LTD.

Patentees and Sole Manufacturers. Established 1898 Elswick • Newcastle upon Tyne * England Cables: “Foundry, Newcastle-on-Tyne." Codes: ABC sth and 6th Editions.

Agents : Papua; The B N.G. Trading Co. Ltd. Port Moresby.

New Guinea: Burns Philp (New Guinea) Ltd.

Rabaul, Lae, Madang and Kavieng.

Fiji, Samoa, Tonga: Morris Hedstrom, Ltd. Suva, Fiji.

Solomon Islands: K.H Dalrymple Hay Pty. Ltd. Honiara

This is the Set you've WANTED I

CRAMMONDS

NEW IMPROVED MODEL Jk i% A A A DRY BATTERY OPERATED 1% JfK I V 3 K A JVI

COMPLETE WITH BATTERIES AND AERIAL EQUIPMENT

LOOK AT THE PRICE-

All models specially reduced. Prices range from £59-12-6 12 Months Guarantee With All Models

EASY TERMS AVAILABLE

You’ll thrill when you hear your favourite recording reproduced with clarity of tone equal to the live performance. It’s light to carry, convenient in size. The CRAMMOND Portable Radiogram is dustproof, too. Take it where you wish and the performance of either set or record player will astound you with it’s quality.

You’ll thrill, too, with the beautifully finished cabinet in best quality patterned leatherette.

DON'T DELAY—Send away To-day

Send us your enquiry or place your order now. Remember, it’s a reduced price with this NEW CRAMMOND MODEL. Priced from £59/12/6. You all know the CRAMMOND and you know that when you buy a CRAMMOND you can buy with

CONFIDENCE.

CRAMMOND

MANUFACTURING CO. PTY. LTD.

No. 8-10 Queen Street, Brisbane.

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U.R.D. Radio Equipment!

ATTENTION

All Musical and

Radio Dealers . . .

COOKE BROS.

(Q'LAND PTT. LTD.)

(Completely owned and controlled by Queensland interests) Est. 25 Years,

SUPPLIERS TO THE

TRADE ONLY

Capitol Records—Peter Pan Radios —Hohner Accordions—Borslnl Plano Accordions—Social Plano Accordions—Cookslea Portable Gramophones—Cookslea Mandolin Banjos —Violins—AßC Sapphire Needles— Songster Gramo and Pick Up— Nylon Radiogram Needles. Hawaiian and Hill Billy Guitars. A complete range of instrument strings and all accessories.

COOKE BROS. (QLD.)

PTY., LTD.

454 George St., Brisbane.

U.R.D. Radio Equipment!

★ Communication Networks! it Short Wave Listeners! it Radio Amateurs!

Just a few of the lines stocked by U.R.D.

Dry. Batteries Accumulators Condensers Valves Electric Fans Domestic Appliances Transformers Record Changers Radio Receivers Loudspeakers Tape Recorders Transmitting Equipment.

We are familiar with tropical requirement s —Let us advise you!

UNITED RADIO DISTRIBUTORS PTY. LTD.

Showrooms: 175 Phillip Street, Sydney.

Telegrams & Cables: U.R.D., Sydney. Box 3456, G.P.0., Sydney. b, 6442

B. WENTWORTH JACKSON

A.S.T.C., F. 1.0., (Syd.)

Optometrist and Optician

Now has a Fully Equipped Consulting Room and Workshop in the

LIBRARY INSTITUTE, DOUGLAS ST., PORT MORESBY.

PAPUA

Have your present prescription recorded in case of loss or damage to your glasses ★ ’Phone: Mor. 446. Postal Address; Box 151, P. 0., Pt. Moresby.

Telegraphic Address: “WENTJACK, PT. MORESBY.”

TAPE RECORDERS!

* * * ALL APPROVED BRANDS ★ ★ ★ FOR ENTERTAINMENT • FOR RISEN ESS • FOR SCHOOLS & MISSIONS

‘MAGNECORDER’ - ‘SAPPHIRE’ - ‘A.W.A. MAGICTAPE’

‘ELCON’ - ‘PYROX’ - ‘VORTEXION’ - ‘BYER’ ’

RECORD CHANGERS

(THREEJPEED)

L.P. RECORDS

RECORD PLAYERS

W RITE FOR

‘PHIUPS’

DICTATING MACHINES

RECORDING TAPE

SHORTWAVE

TRANSCEIVERS

ILLUSTRATED BROCHURE

m m + *

FREE

MAGNECORD SALES & SERVICE

A/asia Pty. Ltd.

Kyle House, Macquarie Place, Sydney ★ ★

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Hardex

The Proved Paint

for the Tropics .. .

.hardex

HARDEX

Enamel ised High Gloss A really drag free paint for all exterior wood and metal surfaces. Toughest, yet the longest lasting, a great advancement in the paint field.

Other Spartan products include — SPARTAN "Plastic" PAINT

VELOX GLOSS ENAMELS

SPARTAN ROOFING PAINTS

ALUMINIUM PAINTS

SPARTAN PAINTS PTY. LIMITED

Cnr. Kavanagb and Ireland Streets, South Melbourne,

PAINT

Victoria, Australia.

DYNAMIC “ON THE BEAM”

PERFORMANCE

MODEL IOA

OSCILLATOR

i The model TOA is a winner in Oscillator performance. . features University Spot tuning giving new quickness and eas to alignment work. Built in RF stage and carefully calibrate dial, pinpoints performance, while the new improve attenuation system brings the leakage down to an amazing] low minimum.

UNIVERSITY

GRAHAM

f Non-interrupted frequency coverage from 150 K.C. to 3 M.C.; vernier or fast drive, power saving switch, RF and A outlet all go to make the Oscillator the instrument you nee« In handsome grey case with maroon and silver panel, comes complete with valves and shielded output lead and dummy aerial. You are invited to mail the coupon or writ for the characteristics of this new improved Oscillatoi Model YOA.

INSTRUMENTS

PTY. LTD.

UNIVERSITY GRAHAM INSTRUMENTS PTY. LTD.

5 North York Street, SYDNEY. 8U3169.

Please mail me defails of Model YOA.

NAME

ADDRESS

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MOM£L shafts ywe /onoer semce

G. BREEKVEIDT

NAVAL ARCHITECT

MARINE BROKER

Agent for shipyards in Denmark, West Germany, and Holland. Let us quote on your new project.

FOR SALE:—New Steel Aux Ketch, 68 ft x 17 ft. 8 in. x 9 ft. 6in., with 125 H.P. Ruston Engine. Can be converted into Cargo-Sailer because there are no interior fittings— £stg. 11,000.

C.P.O. BOX 2642,

72 CITY CHAMBERS, AUCKLAND,

N.Z. PHONE: 44-745.

MOM£L shafts ywe /onoer semce

Monel* shafts are renowned for their rugged strength, stiffness and freedom from whip. These characteristics are very important since a good, stiff shaft reduces vibration, transmits more power to propeller and thereby increases speed and efficiency. Of still greater importance is the fact that Monel retains these properties indefinitely, because Monel cannot rust and is not corroded by fresh or salt water. That is why a Monel shaft, stronger than others when new, is still in perfect condition after years of continuous service.

Further information on Monel propeller shafting will gladly he forwarded hy: WRIGHT & COMPANY PTY. LTD., 81 Clarence St., Sydney.

Sole Australian Distributors of Mone! :: :: Phone: BXI2II (Six Lines) ■ - ‘Monel is a registered trade-mark covering a rich nickel alloy, mined in Canada and rolled in Great Britain. — 1 ■■■-■ ■

ILAXLAND - CHAPMAN

MARINE ENGINES

WONDER LAUNCHES • PUMPING UNITS

• ENGINEERING PRODUCTS

Engineered for heavy sustained operation with minimum upkeep, “8.R.” products are ideal for Island service.

For Marine Engines open or V 2 cabin launches, pumping units, engineering products, contact the Sole Pacific Distributors. r 0

KERR BROS. PTY. LTD.

355 a GEORGE ST.. SYDNEY.

J, G.P.O. Cables; “Carefulness”, Sydney.

I

LIGHT AND SPEEDY

CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.

32 FT. ALLOY CUTTERS

Ideal for island use, Falrmile 32 ft. Light Alloy Cutters have these principal features: LENGTH OVERALL. 32 FT. • BEAM 8 FT. 4 INS. • DEPTH. 3 FT. 4* INS. DRAUGHT, LOADED. 2 FT. 3 INS. SHELL PLATING, i IN. ENGINE, 4-CYLINDER GARDNER. POWER. 48 H.P. AT 1200 R.P.M. • FUEL CAPACITY. 15 GALLONS. • LIFTING WEIGHT. 2.7 TONS. SPEED, 10 KNOTS.

REPRESENTED IN AUSTRALIA BIT*

ALUMINIUM ALLOY "BIRMABRIGHT"

sag Other FAIRMILE craft—Barges, tugs, landing craft, pontoons, fishing boats, etc.

HARFLEET & WEIGHT LTD.

INITIAL ENQUIRIES TO HEAD OFFICE, VICTORIA

FLOCKHART ST.. ABBOTSFORD N-9. VICTORIA. J 82721 AND AT 2SO PITT ST<. ISYDNfY,... N.S.W .. . MJ47I. mwm m w

MARINE ENGINES

for every type of

"ROYAL"

"CROWN"

"ACE-

ENGINES

CHRYSLER

u

SPARES

Complete

range of spare parts available.

VEDETTE" MORRIS "NAVIGATOR"

L "Vedette”—4 Cylinder 8/20 h.p.— petrol or kerosene.

"Navigator” — 4 cylinder 12/30 h.p. — petrol or kerosene.

Spare parts are available also for AMERICAN

STERLING and SUPERIOR DIESELS.

• Large range of boat fittings.

LARS HALVORSEN SONS PTY. LTD.

BUILDING YARD: Waterview St., Ryde, N.S.W. — Phone: WY 3248 BOAT SHED: Bobbin Head, JJ 2489 (Telegrams: "Halvorsens Sydney")

BUILDERS OF HALVORSEN BOATS

LhU.HPMb

Hawleys

headquarters in the Pacific for

Coventry

VICTOR

Diesels a mh

OVERALL LENGTH: 44: INS.

OVERALL WIDTH: 17$ INS.

OVERALL HEIGHT: 26- INS.

Light Weight Efficiency

Heat/ij PMtg^eiiatilit^j

WITH "0.K.” EPICYCLIC TYPE

FORWARD & REVERSE GEAR

BOX WITH 2-1 REDUCTION

5-7 h.p. 358 lbs. £328 7-9 h.p. 378 ibs. £354 9-11 h.p. 408 lbs. £391 Generator and Starter £55 extra

(F. 0.8, BRISBANE. EXPORT PRICES)

For full information on Coventry Victor engines, lighting plants marine auxiliaries, etc., and free literature and expert, helpfu advice, write or wire now to . . .

HAWLEYS

LTD.

52 BOWEN STREET, BRISBANE

Telegraphic: “Covic” Brisbane

BJARNE

HALVORSEN

LIMITED

Specialists in Island vessels.

All kinds of boat-building and repairing.

New and used boats and engines for sale.

Quotations and estimates free Australian Distributors for Gray Marine Engines and Spare Parts

JOHN STREET, BERRY’S BAY,

NORTH SYDNEY, N.S.W.

samo* Fiji <ZC r HZ

To simplify

EXPORT and

IMPORT TRADE

with the Islands—

use

6.N.Z. facilities!

With the Bank of New Zealand handling your transactions your interests are fully pro ecte an ozens of different contacts which would otherwise need individual attention can be profitably channelled through the B.N.Z.

Any B.N.Z. Manager can explain the services to you fully, without obligation. You are invited to enquire at any B.N.Z. Branch.

Established throughout the Islands LAUT ° KA ’ LABASA ' NAD, and BA, (FIJI), and,.

STREET, “ .? AUSOm - LAUCA LA BAY AIRPORT and MARKS

Steel M.V. 170 Tons D.W. Cargo

Length 120 ft., Beam 22 ft,. Draft 8 ft. loaded. TWIN DIESEL MOTORS give speed of 81 knots at 360 r.p.m. Accommodation.—Six in f/castle and seven cabins aft. Bathroom and hot and cold showers.

Two holds, two hatches, four derricks, two electric winches. 70 h.p Gardiner Generating Plant.

AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY IN PACIFIC EARLY NOVEMBER

Price: £13,500 N.Z.

R. H. WOOD LTD.

204 Dilworth Buildings, Auckland, C. 1., N.Z.

Telegrams and Cables: “Woodsales”

Gardner.

FERRIER & DICKINSON

LIMITED

SALES

SERVICE

AND

SPARE PARTS

170 PARRAMATTA ROAD,

CAMPERDOWN,

SYDNEY.

CABLES: PHONES:

“Ferreous, Sydney.” LA 3701-2.

MARINE AND STATIONARY

ENGINES

24 fro 150 BMP LW & L 3 Series 9, -’T Many Sizes in Stock Others Early Delivery

• WBDt« /

• .•m sS!S- : i

ftND

i I i i i I i

S4V£ COST

SAVE WEIGHT!

i And save on the long service i you get from smart, hardwearing, economy-priced FORDITE Suit Case or Attache in glossy, grained, weatherproof fibre.

OBTAINABLE AT LEADING STORES

MADE BY

FORD SHERINGTON LIMITED, SYDNEY

(Wholesale only)

The of the seas

m r

MARINE

IS en a

range

of

DIESEL

PROPULSION ENGINES

FRI developing 9 h.p.

FR2 „ 18 h.p.

FR3 „ 27 h.p.

FR4 „ 36 h.p.

FR6 „ 54 h.p.

Complete reliability, economy and compactness are the features of the new Lister Freedom range of Marine Diesels, Reduced over one-third in weight and developing 9 h.p. per cylinder they’re the only marine diesels with the famous patent compression ratio changeover system for easy cold-weather starting and high fuel economy. Get details today of these remarkably compact, high performance marine diesels. for small boats and dinghies

and

V\ V

f3Hi") iSL L

X, The best outboard motor in the world

Dangar, Gedye & MALLOCH LTD.

MARINE DIVISION—IO 14 Young Street, Sydney P.O. Box 509, Cables: “Dangers” Sydney. Phone: BU 5095.

LOCAL AGENTS:

R. GILLESPIE (N.G.) Ltd., Rabaul, F. L. KWOCK CHEONG, Rabaul.

CENTURY MOTORS, Lae. MADANG SLIPWAYS LTD., Madang.

PACIFIC ISLAND MOTORS, Port Moresby. W. J. MEEHAN, Kavieng.

A. H. BUNTING LTD., Samarai. J. H. ELLIS, Qoroka.

SMALL SHIPS

for

ISLAND TRADE

William E. Reed

Consulting Marine the largest range work or pleasure.

Brokers, offer of vessels for SISSS I*' 1 *' us * or new construction* expert supervision arranged, * Write or call in when South.

HSa George St., Sydney Cables: “Wilreed Sydney”

Phone: 8U3505 (3 lines).

ARCHIMEDES

THE ARISTOCRAT OF Ol TROARRS

STAND ALONE FOR DEPENDABILITY

AND ECONOMY

CRAFTSMAN BUILT IN SWEDEN

ALL UNDERWATER GEAR OF BRONZE

Powers: 2 H.P., 5 H.P., 10-12 H P, deliveries ex stock ft Sole Agents:

i\ElSO.\ & ROBERTSON I»T¥. LTD

12 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY

Cables: Ivan, Sydney.

CAPTAIN W. L. KENNEDY

(Established 1931.)

SHIPBROKERS, BUSINESS Cr REAL ESTATE

63 Pitt Street Sydney.

’Phone: BW 6461. Cables: “CAPKEN,” Sydney.

LISTING:

MODERN TWIN SCREW DIESEL CARGO VESSEL.—About 927 tons dwt. Built 1944, refitted 1947, accommodation aft, 4 winches at 5 tons, 1 winch at 25 tons.

Owners will consider £35,000 Sterling. 120 FT. EX LANDING CRAFT.—Recently replated marine diesels. £17,500.

Powered by twin Gray liiai me uicocio. 1 MODERN 85 FT. WOODEN CARGO VESSEL.—BuiIt 1947, sheathed. 160 H.P.

Vivian marine diesel aft, in excellent condition. £18,375.

NEW 79 FT. x 20 FT. VESSEL.—Twin 90 H.P. marine diesels, twin screw, large hatch, good accommodation, now on stocks ready for launching. £20,000.

FLUSH DECK LAUNCH.—34 ft. x 12 ft. x 3 ft., 30 H.P. Dorman marine diesel. £1,500.

We have several new vessels under construction 30 ft., 35 ft., 50 ft. and 68 ft., further details will be supplied upon request.

WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR MOST MAKES OF MARINE DIESELS.

Inquiries Invited.

Through our Business and Real Estate Branch, we can offer a wide variety of Sydney properties. All Island inquiries promptly and satisfactorily attended to

WORLD

RJ2 20 H.P.

Marine Diesel Engine with red. gear.

WIDE

MARINE ENGINES

Two Efficient

Utility Units

COMPACT LIGHT WEIGHT

☆ Excellent service and spares facilities available. \ ft The New 9/11 H.P. STUART Marine Diese Enquiries Engine THORNYCROFT (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. ■» s. p . o, ™ , . rahiM “Thnrnmotor.” Sydney. 7 Telephone : FF4224.

Still Available

“WHERE THE TRADE

WINDS BLOW”

A COLLECTION of fascinating

tales and sketches of the South Pacific Islands by

R. W. ROBSON & JUDY TUDOR.

Well Bound and Profusely Illustrated.

Price: 7/6 (Posted 8/3 or $1 U.S.) From most Island stores or direct from

Pacific Publications Pty.Lfd.

29 Alberta St., Sydney, N.S.W. (Box 3408, G.P.0., Sydney.)

WILLIAM FARRER PTY. LTD.

(formerly Jacketts Pty. Ltd.) Flour Millers

1 BERESFORD RD„ STRATHFIELD, N.S.W.

Cable Address: “Butterfly”

'FINEST

AUS™AU/^j

SHARPS

FIG TREE” BRAND.

iW 1z

'IBEX” BRAND.

Fiji Representatives: OCEANIA AGENCIES CO., P.O. Box 284, Suva.

SIMPLEX MARINE ENGINES

4 MODELS —3H.P. SH.P. 10H.P. 20H.P.—FOR BOATS TO Simplex engines are heavy c units for use in tropical wat The finest engines for comn cial boats or pleasure boats. 4-cycle models have heavy c built-in reverse gear and & marine feature. Simplex gines will work all day witl fatigue and are most econc cal. Ask for catalogue.

MORGAN FIBREGLASS

OUTBOARD BOT

New, but proved to be finest small boat made ir world to-day. Strong steel, not affected by b< sun, shrinkage, wet or rot, wind or oil. Spee< to 8 m.p.h. Price £75 tax. Ask for catalogue. }mf.

HAND BEARING COMPASS

English with adjustable prism and Dead-Beat

pass. Fitted with electric light and batter handle. Supplied with teak case. A most i and valuable compass for small craft. Ca screwed to bulkhead or carried about.

Price complete £l2/16/-.

PIONEER ALPINE ASH

BOAT OAR!

All Sizes 6 ft. to Made from the timber in the woi our own Fa Immediate delivery for price list

RENTA OUTBOARD MOTORS

Ik •;««

oiisieasure

for business

...choose

Penta...

the best

there is

I i Ml Behind Penta there is more than forty years experience.

This reliable motor, made in 2,4, 8 and 10—12 h.p., propels efficiently and is economical in fuel consumption. It' underwater parts of bronze are fully proof against the action of salt water and will stand up to hard usage. Guaranteed for one year. Send for catalogue!

penta

SHIPCHANDLERY

Navigation Lamps Anchor Winches Port Lights Steering Wheels C.Q.R. Anchors Aldis Lamps Ash Oars Compasses Koplastic Antifouling Rylard Varnish Lagoline Hull paint Dulux Yacht White Nonskid Deck Paint FW Engine Enamel Seamflex Putty Mintor Marine Glue Copper Nails Copper Roves Copper Tacks Copper Rod Brass Rod Brass Screws Brass Bolts Copper Sheet Wire Rope Chain Shackles Thimbles Turnbuckles Swivels Steel Blocks Wood Blocks

ASK FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST

W. KOPSEN & CO. PTY. LTI

Cables —Kopsen, Sydney. BX 6331 (11 lines)

376-382 KENT STREET, SYC

SAILS & COVERS

LTD.

Box 415, Auckland, New Zealand Largest Sail Loft in Australasia.

We also stock all widths and weights of canvas.

Tarpaulins supplied at short notice.

i/onf &e//

(iiv

xf' ee/l

[|IIIHV>

W. & A. GILBEY LIMITED

Cnr. Pyrmont Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road Pyrmont, N.S.W.

GN/J450

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October, 1954 Pacific Islands Monti

Robert Gillespie (*&) Ltd.

SERVING ALL PARTS OF FIJI.

Carrying Passengers and Cargo

S.S. "Al SOKULA"

Motor Vessels: "KOMAIWAI," "TOVATA" (t/s) All equipped with Radio telephone. Operating to time-tables publishe in the Press and announced from VRH Broadcasting Station.

ISLAND TRANSPORT LIMITED.

Managing Agents: W. R. CARPENTER fir CO. (Fiji) LTD.

SUVA, FIJI.

Telephone: 114—4 lines. P.O. Box 299.

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Sturdy, husky plates, supercol separators, hard rubber containers, all made in the Masse factory ensure you the utmost in battery life.

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SERVICE STATION

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AGENTS FOR NEW GUINEA AND PAPUA:

ROBERT GILLESPIE (*&) LTD.

LAE AND

RABAUL

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Coldstream Relrigeraiors

The Pacific Islands Society

(Founded 1937) qJK° rS fr ° m the Pacmc Elands to Sydney, or persons interested in Islands are invited to communicate with £* Hon °rary Secretary of the above Society which was formed to constitute a social and cultural centre for those interested in the Pacific Islands.

Regular meetings and social gatherings with lectures, are held at the Feminist Club Rooms, 7th Floor, 77 King St Sydney, on the fourth Thursday of each month, at 8 p.m.

Address for correspondence:—

THE PACIFIC ISLANDS SOCIETY

Box 2434, G.P.0., Sydney. (The President may be contacted by telephone at XJ 3205.)

Coldstream Relrigeraiors

jSk j N.S.W. Representatives: Wr Refrigerator Installation and Service Co, Pty. 8 Bridge Road, Glebe, Sydney.

Cables and Telegrams “Colstrim,” Sydney.

CQtDSTiREAM ALL EQUIPMENT ENgTneERED SPECIFICALLY

Ltd. tUAfiOS nU ratios $ HEALTH

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Eor CQtI^REAM

wards nu nations health - he H lowin8:: Ice Cream Cabinets for transportation, Refri/p^oH nd r^ S w rm^ of i lce Cream. All types of food storage Cabinets and Conipfc r o!S? Glass Display Showcases, Milk Bars, Deep Freeze, Water Rnnm« S aii C - Refrigerators. Prefabricated Coolrooms and Freezing pno-mp' Hfitrii. mecha , l ? lcal equipment available for electric (all voltage) or MachfnpJ IV6l oo£^ tlo - n i Carbonators: Crown Pilling, Syruping and Sealing aerated e drinl2 ommerCial ' type Water Coolers for precooling of water for All enquiries through your Island Trader will receive our prompt attention.

HOLMAN BROS.

(AUST.) PTY. LTD.

ANNOUNCE THAT

NEW GUINEA GOLDFIELDS LIMITED,

OF WAU, T.N.G.

have been appointed representatives for all

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and Adjoining Areas HOLMAN BROS, (AUST.) PTY. LTD., 360 Collins Street, Melbourne

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DELANA” MARGARINE

Is an Island Product for Everyone

MANUFACTURED BY

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S Delano has a delightful / > dairy product flavour. / ) The price has been re- < ) duced and now Delana is \ ( really economical. S i > New improved Delana is < ) sold in lb. pats and in \ ( 1 lb. waxed punnets like S f a butter dish, which keeps j ( it in beautiful condition S ( in hot weather. ) •

EXPORT ENQUIRIES WELCOMED

ISLAND INDUSTRIES LIMITED

P.O. BOX 299 SUVA, FIJI

BURNS PHILP (SOUTH SEA) CO. LTD.

Registered Office: SUVA, Fiji.

Code Address: “BURNSOUTH”

GENERAL MERCHANTS AND SHIPOWNERS

BRANCHES:

Fiji:-

Suva, Levuka.

Lautoka.

Labasa.

Samoa

Ba. Apia.

Sigatoka. Pago Pago.

Tavua.

Rotuma Island.

Norfolk Island. Niue Island.

Tonga:-

Nukualofa.

Haapai.

Vavau.

Agents for:— • Queensland Insurance Co. Ltd. • Burns Philp Trust Co. Ltd.

• Shell Company (P. 1.) Ltd.

ALSO AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FOR:

• Ardath Tobacco Co. • Associated British Oil Engines (Exp.) Ltd. • Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. • Ferguson Tractors (Exp.) Ltd. • Hercules Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. • A. J. Caley & Sons (Confectionery) . • Charles Hope Ltd.-Cold Flame Refrigerators. • Huntley & Palmers Ltd. (Biscuits) . • Internationa! Harvester Co. • Jantzen (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. • Joseph Lucas (Exp.) Ltd. • McAlpine Refrigeration Ltd. • McLeay Duff & Co. (Whisky). • S. Maw Son £r Sons (Surgical Dressings). • Mullard (Overseas) Ltd. (Radios). • O'Cedar Ltd. (Oils & Mops). • Reckitt & Colman Ltd. • S.F. Appliances Ltd. • Slazengers (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. • Standard Motor Co. • Stewarts & Lloyds (Aust.) Pty.

Ltd.

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(Regular First Class. One Class and Tourist Class Passenger Services from NEW ZEALAND PORTS to the UNITED KINGDOM, via PANAMA; and

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Telegraphic and Cable Address; “Grove.” Auckland. P.O. Box 490, Auckland, New Zealand.

Entrust your requirements to the firm with more then 55 yeors practical experience in the Island trade.

REPRESENTING ENGLISH MANUFACTURERS

THROUGHOUT FIJI, SAMOA, TONGA, NEW HEBRIDES, NEW CALEDONIA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, SOCIETY ISLANDS, COOK ISLANDS, NIUE, ETC.

SHIPPERS OF ALL CLASSES OF NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCTS SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR THE ISLAND TRADE WE HANDLE ALL KINDS OF ISLAND PRODUCE.

IN FIJI a$ : W. H. GROVE & SONS (FIJI) LIMITED.

Office and Sample Room: Bank of New South Wales Chambers, Suva, FIJI.

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Throughout

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South-West Pacific

travel and trade introduction services are provided in Australia New of the n u a nl J1 ’ New Ouinea by over 800 branches and agencfel them^fvp? k nf R S do l S Q I °i’ , and vlslt prs to the Islands are invited to avail points 6 — 8 ° f th 6 Wales com Plete banking service at the following FIJI Branches—Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Ba.

Agencies—Laucala Bav (Airport). Nadi (Airport), Sigatoka. Raki Raki, Tavua, Vatukoula.

SitFir.w Branches—Port Moresby, Samarai.

NEW GUINEA Branches—Bulolo, Lae, Madang, Rabaul.

Agencies—Kokopo, Wau. $ - m * <*! new SotuM Tale* Branch Consult and use

BANK OF

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EARLY DELIVERY.

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FIJI SOCIETY

Transactions and

Proceedings

(Papers on anthropology, botany, geology, history, meteorology and zoology, etc.) Volumes 2, 3 and 4 (1940-50) now available. Price, 21/- per volume —post free, Fijian currency.

Volume 1 (1938-40) to be reprinted in near future.

Volume 5 (1951-53) in preparation.

Address orders to: Treasurer, Fiji Society. Box 358, Suva, Fiji.

ental soap

a tough soap with a gentle action!

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It's the all-purpose economical soap with husky dirt-chasing suds that give you the cleanest wash possible.

Costs less, too —check the price. fic Islands Distributors: 0

COLYER WATSON PTY. LTD. 21 ST,

Successful men

use Gillette

t r; a A % In social life or business, success depends on a good appearance. For that you must have first and foremost a smooth clean shave. Successful men know that it always pays to buy the best. So they choose Blue Gillette Blades, the sharpest in the world and, because they last so long, the most economical.

Blue Gillette Blades

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otes Made in NG Highlands

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William E. Reed

(Est. 1913)

145 a GEORGE Sl\, CIRCULAR QUAY, SYDNEY.

Extends to Island commercial interests a cordial themselves of the reliable prompt and courteous

established organisation.

invitation to avail services of an old

BUYING DEPARTMENT

specialised buying service ensures promptness and satisfaction to our clients. All orders executed on best wholesale basis and under Phonal supervision of the Proprietor. Quotations and expert advice on technical problems readily available.

ISLAND PRODUCE

Sold on the open market to the highest bidder. We obtain the highest possible prices.

marine

We are well equipped to deal with all enquiries regarding the purchase of any type or class of vessel for service in the Island trade. ac t as consultants to purchasers and can offer sound expert advice, both technically and commercially to bona fide purchasers. Send us details of your requirements in ships, boats, engines, or gear, and you are assured of prompt and efficient attention. Quotations obtained for either sea delivery or cradled and loaded for shipping.

NEW VESSELS

We suggest that the question of new vessels might often be advantageously considered and we are in a position to be of practical assistance to bona fide enquirers and to obtain complete specifications and prices from the best small ship builders on the East coast of Australia. Insurances with Lloyd’s effected.

hydro-electric equipment

The Drees Hydro-Electric Units manufactured In Germany are the answer to the demands for electricity in remote areas. If you have a reasonable fall of water, hydro-electric equipment is undoubtedly the most economical Investment. Solely in the hands of this firm for South Pacific Areas.

WRITE OR CALL IN WHEN SOUTH—

Cables: "Wllreed, Sydney”. Phones: BU 3505 (3 lines).

MILLERS LTD.

SUVA and LAUTOKA, FIJI.

Every Branch of Engineering and Building

Construction

Sawmillers and Timber Merchants; Shipwrights and Sailmakers; Joinery and Furniture Manufacturers; Upholsterers; Plumbers; Electricians; Hardware Merchants; Motor Dealers.

Agencies: Chevrolet, Bedford, Vauxhall, Nash Motors, Land Rovers and Rover Cars.

Firestone Tyres. Frigidaire Refrigerators. G.E.C. Radio Sets. Pnestman Excavators. British Australian Lead Manufacturers Pty. Ltd. Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd.

There is no need to send to Australia or New Zealand for Repairs or Replacements. We can give you a sound Quotation and guarantee First-Class Workmanship.

WYNNE S. BREDEN

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PHOENIX SHIPYARDS - NEWCASTLE, N.S.W.

Ocean-Going Aux Ketch. 25 ton gross. * 60 HP. Diesel. * Speed 81 Knots. 770 cu. ft. in Hold.

SHIPWRIGHTS, BOAT BUILDERS, MARINE ENGINEERS.

Builders of Island Vessels up to 150 tons gross. 40 ft. Workboats of 180 Bag Capacity and Other Commercial Craft. Complete and Ready for Sea. (“A Good Boat Is a Lasting Asset and not a Liability”) 350 cu. ft. in Aft. Cabin This and other types of vessels always under construction

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Inquiries Are Invited

Concerning the Distribution and

Sale of All Typ es of Merchandise in the

Pacific Islands

WE ARE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR—

MILLERS LTD., Fiji.

8.5.1. P. GOVERNMENT TRADE SCHEME, Honiara.

G. & E.I.C. WHOLESALE SOCIETY, Tarawa.

MAX HALECK, Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Original Invoices Supplied. Quotations on Request. ★

MORRIS HEDSTROM LIMITED

(Incorporated in Fiji)

ISLAND MERCHANTS

Asbestos House, 65 York St., Sydney.

Bo* No, 8612, G.P.0., Sydney. Cable Address: “MORSTROM,” Sydney.

BANKERS: BANK OP NEW ZEALAND. SYDNEY.

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BARNES MILLING LIMITED

344 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland Manufacturers also of Bakers Wheatmeal Flour and “ Marvel ” Gluten-rich Flour.

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personal

Specialising in Pacific

Island Insurances.

FIRE—MOTOR VEHICLE—MARINE

—HULLS AND CARGO-

EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

BONDS-in accordance with Administration Ordinances—COPßA insured from drier to buyer—and all other classes arranged at lowest current rates.

Established Agencies throughout the Territory of Papua and New Guinea.

RABAUL, T.N.G.

Managing Agents: New Guinea Co., Ltd.

Island Representative: G. D. A. Kent, Rabaul Branch.

SUVA, FIJI

Colony of Fiji Branch Office: W. R. Carpenter & Co. 'Fiji), Ltd..

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Branch Manager; R. w. Connolly.

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Head Office: 60 Hunter St., Sydney.

Ideal for

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DETTOL

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Pleasant and Gentle Does Not Stain Deodorant and Refreshing Agents: BURNS PHILP & Co Ltd

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Dunlop

BOOKS OF ISLAND INTEREST

Primitive Heritage.—Writings in Anthropology collected and edited by Margaret N and Nicolas Galas. This work comprises: Funeral Ceremonies in Australia; Ceremo by Natives Converted to Christianity; Precautions during Pregnancy in New Guii Marriage in Borneo; Aztec Human Sacrifice; Self-Mutilation; the Hebridean as an Ar etc., etc. Available Soon—Orders Booked. £l/9/9, post, 1/6.

Fijian Way of Life (G. K. Roth). —A first hand account of the Fijians at home that serve as a valuable source of information for inquirers. Illustrated. £l/1/-, post, Social Anthropology in Polynesia (F. M. Keesing).— A survey covering not only Polynesian region of the Central and Eastern Pacific, but also Fiji and certain adja Micronesian areas, the Gilberts and Nauru. Map end-papers. £l/7/6, post, lid.

FREE LISTS of Australiana and Pacific items, new and secondhand. Thousands of b< in stock. Also Microscopes from £2 to £l5O. Surveying instruments. Binocul Magnifiers, etc. Lists on application. Write for our lists of PENGUIN TITLES: Biogra Crime, Fiction, Plays, Travel, World Affairs, etc.: also famous KING PENGUIN se N. H. SEWARD PTY. LTD., 457 Bourke St., Melbourne, Aust. MU 6

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SI s / 5M s m Agents for Territories of Papua and New Guinea: BURNS PHILP (NG) LTD.

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Cables; “Camdistrib”, Sydney. Thone: BL 2016

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GABRIEL ACHUN & CO. LTD.

P.O. Box 96 Malaguna Road, Rabaul Telegrams:“GAßßlEL ACHUN,” RABAUL.

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Kerr Bros.

C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO. LTD.

PTY. LTD.

255 A GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY

As their sole distributors for the Pacific Islands urea

C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO. LTD.

(incorporated in England)

MILLER STREET, PYRMONT, SYDNEY

makers of* are pleased to announce the appointment of

Insurance Policies Made to Order

by

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MARINE AND AVIATION

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LOSS OF PROFITS

Insurance against Loss of Profits when business closed through fire damage with payment of Rent, Taxes and retention of Trained Staff. & S’

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PERSONAL ACCIDENT AND

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Public Liability Insurance for Builders, Departmental Stores, Sports Grounds, etc. Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Policies for Commercial and Private Owners —Generous Rebates for no-claim periods.

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Box 104 P.O. Port Moresby Agents in all Main Towns

Insurances effected at Lloyds of London

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Franz Westphal, 39 Moltkestrasse, Heidelberg, Germany (not Melbourne) —the home of research on U.R.T.I. (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection) wrote yesterweek—not yesteryear; “Asthma 20 years—tried 30 Continental treatments no effect—but some uncomfortable ones. Naturally prejudiced against Aspaxadrene, but it does do all you say—brought certain Pax (peace) to my Asthma.”

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“The Little World of Don Camillo” by Giovanni Guareschl ‘My cousin nacnei uy * •The Meaning of Treason” by Rebecca West ‘The Struggle For Europe” by Chester Wilmott 35/- A King’s Story—Duke of Windsor’s Memoirs” 31/6 ‘Boswell’s London Journal 1762-63” 26/6 ‘The Drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci” 42/- ‘The England Of Elizabeth” by Rowse 41/6 Plus Posts

HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB

Simply complete and sign the enrolment form below, end your cheque, postal note or money order for 12 months’ 6 months’) subscription and mail to any branch of COLLI BOOK DEPOT PTY. LTD., MELBOURNE. Remember, it c< nothing to join the WORLD BOOKS CLUB—the book club quality. Your subscription covers cost of books and post —there are no fees or dues whatsoever.

EC DC C f Each member introducing a new member B "V C C • the club i S entitled to one FREE book f] previous selections in stock. Members are also able purchase past selections at the privilege prices.

Ask” for a complete list of previous selections and rules of the Club.

OPTIONAL SELECTIONS

“The World Over” by Somerset Maugham— A collection of the author’s best stories 25^_ ••Gone W°th m The Wind” by Margaret Mitchell 34/9 13/6

COLLINS’ BOOK DEPOT PTY. LTD,

86 BOURKE ST., MELBOURNE, VICTORIA.

Date. .19.

Please enrol me as a member of the WORLD BOC CLUB. I agree to accept and pay for at least six c secutive monthly books, and to continue my members after that until I cancel it by one month’s written not Name Mr., Mrs., Miss (In block letters) 12 Months’ Subscription. £4/10/-. 6 Months’ Subsc tion, £2/5/-. Subscription to be paid in advance. Be posted regularly.

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32 volt D.C. or 240 volt A.C. DIESEL ELECTRIC SETS

PACIFIC ISLANDS

AIR PHOTOGRAPHS

Norfolk Is., Lord Howe, Noumea, Suva, Lautoka, Nukualofa, Apia, Altutakl, Rarotonga, Papeete, Moorea, Kermadecs. Also Rabaul Port Moresby, Lae.

Size 10 by 8 inches—7/6 (N.Z.) ea., plus 1/- pack & post. Enquiries Invited for colour or larger sizes.

WHITES AVIATION LTD*

P.O. Box 8040, Auckland, New Zealand.

32 volt D.C. or 240 volt A.C. DIESEL ELECTRIC SETS For Home Lighting, Household Appliances, Movie Projectors, Electric Drills etc. Economical to run—

Attractively Priced.

T«P— -1.500 watt 32/40 volt 1,500 r.p.m. D.C. ball bearing generator, shunt wound complete with switchboasd, electric start.

mGHT—

-1.500 watts 240 volt A.C. self regulating 1,500 r.p.m. ball bearing generator complete with ov.ermounted switeh panel.

Consult us for your lighting plant.

r BRAYBON BROS. PTY. LTD. 27-33 Washington Street, Sydney. MA 6853 ’anager,

RAYBON BROS. PTY. LTD,

-33 Washington Street, rdney.

Please forward me full particulars of 33 volt or 240 volt light plant.

NAME

ADDRESS

A Calculating

machine

EASILY OPERATED

BY UNSKILLED STAFF

--~TV '• -T-"" v

m ■

THE

HAND-OPERATED

FAC IT

Here is a non-electric machine that does not require trained personnel for accurate operation. The FACIT is an easy-to-use, hand-operated calculator that will simplify and hasten much routine figure work.

Construction is rust, dust and foolproof. Finish, a non-distracting green.

Price is not great and well within the smallest office budget. We would be pleased to give you full particulars—without obligation.

(Jwllum & J/ni/i

(/ i. /m/ r m o

VICTORIA PARADE - SUVA

and Thirteen Branches in New Zealand.

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Mciirath's

AGENTS WANTED

Reliable Retail Organisation wishes to appoint agents to sell Watches, Jewellery, Cameras & General Merchandise in S/W Pacific. AH Goods Fully Guaranteed.

Liberal Commission. Apply, with copy of references, to; MR. DAVIS, 83 Eton Rd., Lindfield, Sydney, NSW.

McIIRATH'S

202 PITT STREET, SYDNEY

Recommend that Island Customers should send their Chrismas orders early. A choice selection

of MUSCATELS, ESSENCES, CONFECTIONERY,

CRYSTALLISED GINGER, etc., etc., available at lowest rates.

Choice CANNED PEARS, 16 oz., 24/6 doz.; 30 oz

Choice CANNED SLICED PEACHES,

16 oz., 23/6 doz.; 30 oz

Choice CANNED APRICOT HALVES,

16 oz., 23/- doz.; 30 oz

Choice CANNED SLICED QUINCES,

30 oz

Choice CANNED GRAPES IN SYRUP,

16 oz “Rosa” JELLY CRYSTALS (1 pint pkts.—l2 popular flavours) “Rosa” CUSTARD POWDER (made from best ingredients), 16 oz. ctns.

“Rosa” SPANISH CREAM (ideal Summer Dessert 6 flavours), 4 oz. ctns “Mcllrath’s” DESSERT ‘ '(A* delicious Summer dish available in Caramel or chocolate flavour), 4 oz. pkts “Mcllrath’s” S. R. FLOUR, 2 lb. ctns.,' 18/6 doz.; 25 lb. bags “Big Sister” Choice PLUM PUDDINGS, 16 oz. tins 33/- doz. 37/6 doz. 33/- doz. 16/6 doz. 10/6 doz. 10/- doz. 29/6 doz. 13/6 doz. 12/6 doz. 17/6 ea. 42/- doz.

“Big Sister” DATE PUDDINGS, 12 oz. tins 25/- doz.

“Big Sister” FRUIT MINCE, 14& oz. tins 33/- doz.

“Mcllrath’s” Special BRANDY SULTANA CAKE, 3 lb. round utility tins 12/6 ea.

“Mynor” Assort. CORDIALS (fruit cup, lemon, orange, orange & lemon), 26 oz 45/- doz.

“Cottees” Assort. CORDIALS, 26 oz. .. 37/6 doz.

“Allowrie” Boneless COOKED HAMS, 30 oz 18/6 tin.

“Pineapple” Export Quality SEEDED HAM 7/- lb.

“Letona” GREEN BEANS, 16 oz. .. 16/3 doz.

“Ideal” Choice Green Tasmanian GARDEN PEAS, 16 oz 22/- doz.

“Falcon” Canned MIXED VEGE- TABLES, 16 oz 11/9 doz.

“Letona” Canned CARROTS, 16 oz. .. 9/- doz, “Red Sails” Choice RED SALMON, 71 oz. 51/- doz.; 151 oz 78/- doz. r^ nge of leading brands of Australian Wines available from 4/9 per bottle. Also leading brands of Scotch wnisKy, Rum, Gin, Brandy, Liqueurs, available at competitive in Bond Prices All prices P. 0.8. Sydney and Subject to Stocks and Market fluctuations. No additional charge for ordinary cases and packing.

Mr |l DATU'C DTV I TH 202 Pin St Sydney ' Austrolia In mr ■I • LI • Cable Address “Rotunda”, Sydney.

If it’s Nestle’s

it’s good . . .

Yes, always ask for —and make sure you get — Nestle’s products.

Remember, Nestle’s are makers of foods world-famo for taste . . . purity . . . and goodness.

very good!

NESTLE’S

SWEETENED

CONDENSED MILK

Always pore, . . . the essential household milk.

MILO

The fortified tonic food—a nourishing, invigorating drink.

IDEAL

MILK

dea

ILK

Fresh milk concentrated —ideal wherever milk is required. lisar rm# m nestle’s CREAM little Costs so little . . . fastest nice ... on all your sweets and cereals.

NESCAFE

The time-saving, money-sa way to make really delic coffee.

NESTLE’S

MILK CHOCOLATE

A favourite with everyone, everywhere—rich milk chocolate as only Nestle’s can make it.

RICORY

Nestle's quick Coffee-and- Chicory drink—delicious and economical.

LACTOGEN

Next best to natural feeding for baby. m ms*

VEERED

SUNSHINE

POWDERED MILK

Rich country milk with only t the moisture extracted—a tin in your pantry means a constant supply of fresh milk.

NESTLE’S

CHICKEN NOODLE SO

Delicious chicken noodle s with that ‘‘home-cook flavour . . . ready in minutes.

YOU CAIN 1 ALWAYS DEPEND OIN

NESTLE’S

NC.I.F

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|Y| Achinery

SUPPLIERS OF

EVERY KIND OF

Australian

English

Continental

American

|y| ACHINERY

|y| ACHINE TOOLS

ARINE ENGINES

ETC.

AGENTS FOR

• HAMBURG’ Coffee Pulper. • ‘HANSA-M’ Hullers, Polishers, Separators, Graders. • ‘COLOFEX’ Rice Hullers. • ‘KOWA’ Peanut Husking Machinery.

• EMATO’ and ‘WOOD-

HOUSE & MITCHELL’

Machine Tools, Lathes, etc. • ‘CHASE’ Electric Motors. • ‘JYOTI’ Hurricane Lanterns. • ‘PREMIER’ Paints. • ‘METRIC’ Swiss Watches. • TLTIS’ Axes. • ‘DARLTON’ Pressure Spray Guns. • ‘PERLON’ Fishing Lines.

• MANURHIN PP’

(Walther) Pistols.

0. BIERI & CO.

PTY. LTD.

3 YORK ST., SYDNEY,

AUSTRALIA.

G.P.O. Box 5197.

Merchants, Importers, Manufacturers Representatives, & Buying Agents.

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Robert C. Bowmer

ENQUIRIES ARE INVITED FROM PACIFIC ISLANDS

TRADERS AND STOREKEEPERS

119-121 Pin Street, Sydney, N.S.W.

Cables: “ANCHORIMPEX.” Postbox: 4528, G.P.0., Sydney.

Ijnporters and_ Merchants

Specialising in: Sewing Threads (Cotton, Nylon, Pure Silk and Linen) for Hand and Machine Sewing Webbings Beltings Ribbons Elastics Zipp-Fasteners Braids Cords and Fringes Crochet and Embroidery Threads Tinsel Threads and Ribbons in Gold & Silver Scissors Shears Secateurs Tin Snips Pocket Knives Pocket and Table Lighters Yarns Fishing Lines Rodbinding Silks, etc.

LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS AVAILABLE

CORDON VALE

DAY >OLD CHICKS

RHODE IS. REDS AUSTRALORPS WHITE LEGHORNS

From Blood Tested Stock.

Boxes of 50: Pullets, £7/15/-; Mixed (Pullets and Cockerels), £4/5/-; Cockerels, £3/5/. Air Freight extra.

Hatchings are arranged for Island plane departures to ensure shortest time from Incubator to Customer. All consignments accompanied by Govt. Health Certificate.

DON’T DELAY: Send your order right away—our Hatching Season ends November 30. For all particulars, special prices for larger orders, write or cable:

GORDON VALE STUD FARM & HATCHERY

Epping Road, North Ryde, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.

Phone: Ryde 30. BANKERS—Commonwealth Trading Bank of Aust., Epping.

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Johnsons

DAMPNESS AND

RUIN YOUR

HUMIDITY CAN

FLOORS !

mm pw By Appointment Suppliers of Wax Polishes to His Lpte Majesty King George VI. . . . and there are no other wax polishes in the world that can beautify and protect lino and floors as thoroughly as Johnson’s.

REMEMBER! Johnson’s Wax contains a greater percentage of genuine Brazilian Carnauba Wax, yet the cost per oz. is cheaper than most other wax polishes sold.

JOHNSONS

'•»0« MARK «t&

... WAX ,

'°*r ENTS ~001*0 «*Hi-

JohnsoN*

JOHNSON

JOHNSON S

. Cleans i S*ltWa*e£i ALL PRODUCTS OF S. C. JOHNSON & SON PTY. LTD.

Established 1886 WORLD'S LARGEST AND ONLY WORLD-WIDE MAKERS OF WAX POLISHES

THERE MUST BE A REASON!

Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd.

W. R. Carpenter & Co. Ltd.

Colyer Watson (N.G.) Ltd.

Fiji Trading Co. Pty. Ltd.

Robert Gillespie Pty. Ltd.

International Trading Co.

Kerr Bros. Pty. Ltd.

J. C. Merrillees Pty. Ltd.

Nirex Pty. Ltd.

Island Distributors ex Sydney Morris, Hedstrom (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.

Nelson & Robertson Pty. Ltd.

Maurice Pelletier Pty. Ltd.

P. E. Scrivener & Co. Ltd.

C. Sullivan (Export) Pty. Ltd.

W. S. Tait & Co. Pty. Ltd.

Tallerman & Co.

PAINT

WITH

BLUNDELL

PAINTS

for results you'll

be proud of

Ti/. s.

Experienced users in more than 50 countries of the world know that Blundell Paints are unsurpassed for protection beauty and long life. They’re made by a British Company that has a 143-years’ reputation to uphold.

Blundell’s PAMMEL

Pammel is not only tough and longlasting—it is by far the easiest to apply. Pammel brushes on smoothly, dries to a tile-like gloss. For inside or outside surfaces.

Blundell’s PAMMATT

If you want a matt finish that won’t be ruined by ordinary marks and spots PAMMATT is the paint to buy. You really can wash PAM- MATT without marring its smart “velvet” surface.

SAVAKOTE Pigmented Sealer

SAVAKOTE is the first coat applied over stone, bricks, cement, asbestos cement sheeting or wallboards. On some surfaces the finishing coat can be applied directly over SAVAKOTE.

Decorators’ Enamel

For all interior surfaces. Dries quickly to an intensely hard finish.

Full range of colours for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, furniture, cupboards, etc.

Blundell’s ROOF PAINT

Can be safely used on roofs which collect rain-water for tanks as it contains no lead. Big coverage, easy to apply. In bright, dark and tile red, green, grey and white.

Blundell’s BLUNPAVE

For all walked-on surfaces, such as floors, paths and courts —wood, lino, concrete, etc., inside or outside. In ferric red, bright red, blue, green, grey, cream and white.

Agent for

Pacific Islands

KERR BROS. PTY. LTD.

255 a George St., Sydney, N.S.W.

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Rabaul 3*

New Branch

wIV

. S. * A.N.Z. Bank opened a new Branch at Rabaul, New Guinea, on September 16, 1954, under the management of Mr. T. M. NICHOLSON.

With nearly 800 branches and agencies throughout Australia and New Zealand, in Fiji, Papua and New Guinea, and in London, and world-wide banking connections, A.N.Z.

Bank is fully equipped to provide every type of banking service you may require.

AUSTRALIA

AND NEW ZEALAND

BANK LIMITED

A-N-Z

Bank of Australasia (Established 1835) in which are merged The Union Bank of Australia Ltd. (Established 1837}

H. D. T. WILLIAMSON, GENERAL MANAGER

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NETT

12 ozs \

AUS T R A

goes into the

Bronte" tin!

Sheep's Tongues, Braised Steak and Onions, Boiled and Roast Beef, Beef Steak Pudding, Mutton and Peas, Steak and Onions, Chili Con Came, Curried Mutton, Curried Beef, Irish Stew available in 12 oz. and 16 oz. cans. Also Corned Beef in 12 oz., 16 oz., and 6 lb. packs.

Products of THE COLONIAL WHOLESALE MEAT CO. PTY., LTD.

Canning Factory: State Abattoirs, Homebush, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.

Phone: UM 8436. Cables: Woolmlll, Sydney, Australia.

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dmU MaUjl

Features that make

better home baking

in the tropics certain

A

CAKES KEEP LONGER

BAKING

To give your cakes and pastries extra freshness and lightness you must be confident that the ingredients you use are fresh.

That’s why you can be sure of first-rate results with Aunt Mary’s Cream of Tartar Baking Powder. It never deteriorates and is always dependable. You also cook with the added advantage of adding the rising agent when yon do your mixing—that is the right time—the best time for sure results.

dmU MaUjl

Cream of Tartar

BAKING POWDER

ALWAYS ASK FOR AUNT MARY'S

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FIC ISLANDS MO

Grant & Company

PRAKTICA FX:

35mm. Single-lens Reflex miniature with interchangeable lens, large ground-glass viewfinder, body shutter release coupled with film transport. Focal plane shutter, i sec. to 1/500 sec. F 2.8 Tessar.

PRICE

Praktica F 2.8 Tessar £6B/-/-

FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS

GRANT & COMPANY

43 Belmore Road, Randwick, N.S.W.

\vs

00 mpf

405 X KEEP FRESHER! Fir.t. Bath*. Then shake Cashmere Bouquet Talcum all over th body. How fresh It leaves you. And cooll Divinely cool.

FEEL SMOOTHER! Pamper the sensitive spots with extra Cashmere Bouquet Talcum. Its silken sheet #f protection Inture s you against chafing.

STAY DAINTIER! If. an inexpensive luxury to use Cashmere Bouquet Talcum lavishly and often. Gives jour person the rropro.sce men /ove.

Cashmere

Bouquet

Talcum

with the fragrance men love

CASHMERE BOUQUET COSMETICS INCLUDE

PACE POWDER, POWDER BASE, LIPSTICK.

MUSE, CAKE MAKE-UP A BEAUTY CREAMS

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Vinegar

The pure malt you know

'INECM

m 0

WHITE

VINEGAR/ /

AND ANY OF A “HOST” OF GOOD THINGS HlO/4.2

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IFIC ISLANDS MO

162

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Classified Advertisements

Per line, 1/9; Minimum, 6 lines.

ACCOMMODATION

DR. AND MRS. H. L. ZIELE. New Zealanders, wish to announce they have opened their home, centrally situated in peaceful surroundings at Double Bay, for Pacific Islands and Interstate guests, for bed and breakfast. Laundry facilities; adjacent to excellent restaurants at Double Bay; 10 minutes from City.

Under the personal supervision of Mrs.

Ziele, 37 Manning Rd., Double Bay, Sydney. Phone; FM 2761.

FLAT AT MANLY, Sydney, Aust.—s min. surf, ferry, pool, shops, overlooks Manly, Ocean, Heads. LUXURY furn.. w./w. carpets, refrig., hot water, ’phone, garden & lawns. Accommodation; Dbl. 8., 2 5.8.; Day B. IMPORTANT: Due to difficulty experienced in arranging date of arrival with vacant accommodation, I am inviting applications and ALTERNATIVE DATES for after Feb. ’55; also state period required.

“Manly Holiday”, G.P.O. Box 417, Sydney.

HOLIDAY AT AVALON, N.S.W.—Five

minutes to Palm Beach—idyllic holiday or honeymoon spot in magnificent surroundings! Lovely rooms, flatettes; all facilities; Ist-class French and Aust. cuisine. No Xmas vacancies. Information from Desk P, Riviera Private Hotel, Avalon, N.S.W.

Telegrams: “Riviera, Avalon”.

STOP, when in Sydney, at the French Pension beautifully situated in Double Bay, within walking distance of the Cross: 10 minutes to the city.

ENJOY the large pleasant rooms, the convenience of having both breakfast and dinner, the cosmopolitan atmosphere and an opportunity to speak French as well as English.

WRITE or phone for reservations to: Mrs. M. Laigie, 6 South Ave., Double Bay, Sydney. Telephone: FB 3549.

NORFOLK ISLAND, “Burnt Pine” Real Estate Agency. Cable Address: “Adage, Norfolk Island”. Properties for sale in peaceful surroundings and beautiful climate of Norfolk Island. All enquiries promptly attended to.

PERSONAL

LONELY DAYS brought to an end for men and women everywhere!

Make friends the modern way by correspondence. Ladies and gentlemen on our lists, all ages, faiths, walks of life, in Aust. and Overseas. Strictly confidential. State age, etc., and write for full details, in plain sealed envelope, without obligation, to: Milton’s Friendship Club (Regd.), Dept. 5, Box 2871, G.P.0., Sydney.

WANTED TO PURCHASE

MAN, single, 10 years’ experience of Sydney hotels and country hotels and clubs, seeks employment as assistant to manager of club or hotel in any Pacific Island. Two years’ experience as overseer of natives during war years in Pacific.

Replies to: “Islandwise”, c/o Box 3408, G.P.0., Sydney,

WANTED TO PURCHASE

GUEST HOUSE or similar.—Middle - aged English couple, seeking semi-retirement within next 12 months, desire purchase Guest House, or any proposition giving small income with easy life; sub-tropics.

Norfolk Island or similar climate. R.M.G., 151 Sea St., Herne Bay, Kent, England.

PENFRIENDS

HELP yourself and another lonely person to a full life. Be introduced the modern way by correspondence. Members in Australia and overseas. All ages (from 18 on), faiths, nationalities and walks of life; cities and country. State age, sex, languages, etc., and write for free information brochure to be sent to you, in plain sealed envelope, to: Milton’s Friendship Club (Regd.), Dept. 5, G.P.0., Sydney.

Strictly confidential—No obligation—New Australians welcome.

DON’T BE LONELY.—Men and women all over Australia are finding happiness through my Friendship & Matrimonial Correspondence Club. Someone wants to be YOUR friend. Select and confidential.

Write TO-DAY. No obligation. Locker P, Dorothy Pope Friendship Club (regd.), Box 182, Haymarket P. 0., Sydney, N.S.W.

DRIVE YOURSELF CARS

DRIVE YOURSELF CARS.—At your service in Brisbane. Lloyd-De Laurier Pty.

Ltd., Rowes Cafe Lane, Edward St., Brisbane, Queensland. Phone: FA 1091.

Enquiries invited.

SYDNEY VISITORS Drive yourself service.

All new Renaults, rates 6d per mile with free N.R.M.A. road service, free insurance, and free oil. This is the lowest rate in Sydney. Telegraph or Cable “Berkiladd”

Sydney. Ira L. '& A. C. Berk Pty. Ltd., 72 William Street. ’Phone: M 4702.

IN SYDNEY.—Drive yourself—all Holdens; cheapest rates, N.R.M.A. road service.

Make the most of your leave. Sydney (late Wentworth) Drive Yourself, 77 Wentworth Ave., or 196 Elizabeth St., City.

MA 9204 (after hours, FM3113).

FOR SALE

PLANT & MACHINERY.—Owner of a large quantity of machinery and plant— steam, diesel, electrical—which could be used in mining, sawmilling, processing, etc., would consider propositions for the profitable utilisation of same, as present project has become uneconomic; or would consider selling. Enquiries to: “Owner”, P.O. Box 73, South Brisbane, Queensland.

ANY NEW BOOK (English), which Is In print now, posted to you in a few days.

I also find rare and out-of-print books to order. Large Pacific clientele. Banking accounts at Sydney and Melbourne. Write Philip R. Boulton, Bookseller, Westbury, Wilts, England.

Wanted to Purchase

COPRA PLANTATION doing

5 to 10 tons per month. Air mail full details to: Apex

Engineering, 440 So. Victory

Blvd., Burbank, Calif., U.S.A.

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ansomcs

Knox Grammar School

Boarding School For Boys

Owned and Governed by the Presbyterian Church.

Primary and Secondary Education up to Leaving Certificate.

Write for Prospectus.

The Bursar, Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga, N.S.W.

PAKKS

For the efficient and economical cutting of large areas of grass Ransomes Gang Mowers are unsura

ftf* 9

ansomcs

* N m, SC

b\g wa y

w* » n itiTTC passed. The work is carried out in the shortest possible time, and a surprisingly good surface can be maintained. Latest models have easily detachable cutting cylinders and numerous other improvements. Two types Sporteutter for normal work Magna for rougher conditions.

GANG MOWERS

Write for illustrated literature and all information MORRIS HEDSTROM LTD., Suva, Lautoka & Ba, Levuka, Nuku’alofa, Apia Made by RANSOMES SIMS & JEFFERIES LTD., IPSWICH, ENGLAND.

Published bv PACIFIC PUBLICATIONS PTY. LTD., 29 Alberta Street, Sydney. (Telephone; MA 9197.) Wholly set up ai

printed In Australia by the Sydney and Melbourne Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., 29 Alberta Street, Sydney.

Consign Your Shell

Purchasers at Full Market Prices on Assay Value of

GOLD, SILVER

and PLATINUM

Also Platinum Group Metals Some of Our Services:

ASSAYERS & ANALYSTS.—Assays

of Bullion, Ores, etc. Analyses of Metals, Minerals, Alloys, etc.

SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL

METALLURGISTS.—Our range of precious metal manufactures covers all industries—Gold and Silversmiths Electrical Trades, Dental Profession, Glass Silverers, Electro- Platers, etc., etc.

REFlNERS.—Purchasers and Refiners of Bullion, Scrap, Mining By-Products, and Trade Residues of every description carrying Precious Metals.

GARRETT, DAVIDSON &

MATTHEY PTY., LTD.,

834 George St., Sydney. Works: Surry Hills & Chippendale, N.S.W.

Official Assayers to Bank of N.S.W.

Gazetted Agents of Commonwealth Bank, under the Gold Regulations of the National Security Act.

Consign Your Shell

To

VENTURA TRADING CO. PTY. LTD.

26 BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY

We can offer highest prices for all types of Shell and Island Produce, and invite your inquiry.

Cables: “VENTURA,” Sydney.

level-fiji-auckland

LY ON THE LUXURY

SERVICE

V v <

TWICE WEEKLY SERVICE

PRESSURIZED DC-6 AIRLINERS

CHOICE OF LUXURY FIRST-CLASS

OR ECONOMY TOURIST SERVICE

• TO U.S.A. AND CANADA

SAMOA

TAHITI

FIJI

TONGA

AITUTAKI

—I *

SYDNEY

MELBOURNE

AUCKLAND

f/

WELLINGTON

■■HI TEAL Hibiscus Service *** Other TEAL Services * •* • • Connecting Routes

CHRISTCHURCH

It costs no more to enjoy the extra comfort and convenience of TEAL pressurized DC-6 airliners on the Hibiscus service between Fiji and Auckland. luxury accommodation with superb TEAL cuisine and wine service or economical, comfortable, Tourist accommodation.

Twice weekly return service. Choice of Arrive refreshed after a mere 5-hours over-the-weather flight in pressurized DC-6 comfort.

APS9

Mi J'

RESERVATIONS, INQUIRIES : LEADING TRAVEL

AGENTS EVERYWHERE AND TEAL OFFICES AT

SUVA, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON AND

CHRISTCHURCH.

3 Trans-Tasman air routes and the Coral Route (incorporating Hibiscus

Service Fiji—Auckland).

JftSMftN EMPIRE AIRWAYS LIMITED in association with Qantas and 8.0.A.C.

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GENERAL MERCHANTS

f,La

Capital £1,000,000

ESTABLISHED 1914

GENERAL MERCHANTS

and

PROVIDORES

TRADE THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC

OVER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF PACIFIC ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT

AND SERVICE

BUYERS AND EXPORTERS OF ALL KINDS

OF ISLAND PRODUCE, COPRA, COCOA,

M.O.P. SHELL, TROCAS SHELL, ETC.

AGENTS FOR AUSTRALIAN, EUROPEAN

AND AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS.

DISTRIBUTORS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

OF MERCHANDISE.

Through our Sydney office, branches and agents, we distribute a wide and comprehensive range of general merchandise.

W. R. CARPENTER & CO. LTD.

Head Office: 16 O'CONNELL STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W.

Cable Address:

“CAMOHE.”

Telephone: BW 4421.

Postal Address: G.P.0., BOX 168, Sydney.

In London : W. R. Carpenter & Co. (London) Ltd., 13 Rood Lone, E.C.3^

ASSOCIATED COMPANIES THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC:

IN NEW GUINEA;

New Guinea Company Limited, Rabaul, Lae, Madang, Kavieng.

IN PAPUA:

Island Products Ltd., Port Moresby.

IN FIJI:

W. R. Carpenter Co. (Fiji) Ltd., Suva.