Pacific Islands Monthly

Vol. 36, No. 12 (Dec. 1, 1965)
1 December 1965 · uncorrected OCR from NLA scans

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Sydney scene these days is Miss Si Devi Singh, of Suva. The attractive Singh was recently appointed as a re tionist to Air India's Sydney boc office. Air India flies to Fiji, among c places.—Photo: Vic Johnston.

PACIFIC ISLANDS MONTHLY

36. No. 12, DECEMBER, 1965

This Issue

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RAL

Criticism 10 for Yachtsman 10 ation of Oceania 13 i Style Cook Book 13 ped Yachtsman" Development 109 Down on Duty Free Goods ... 135 : Golf Trophy 141 nter Profit Levels 145 i Market Report 145

ICAN SAMOA

> Morrow Retires 14 Tuna Incidents 107 Pago Hotel 139 sry Wedding 141 Chief Justice 141

C ISLANDS

igton Talks 10 smen's Favourite 79 na Roa" Losses 109

:ee" Salvage 11l

Airport Progress 9 ative Council 11 iful PIM 14 »r Yacht Cruises 14 Rogers' Departure 15 is a Fijian a Native? 17 : Games Protest 37 Review 43 1 Island Travel 125 -ane 141 nter's Report 143

:H POLYNESIA

evelopments 7

"Valrosa" Wrecked 7, 103 Raft Voyage 10

GILBERT AND ELLICE ISLAND COLONY

Christmas Island Soil Survey 25 GEIC On A Limb 129

NAURU

Mr. Leyden's Retirement 141

NEW CALEDONIA

TV Developments 7 Serious Drought 11 No Roosters in Noumea 17 South Pacific Games 37 Noumea "Moon Killer" 40 Nickel Report 144

NEW HEBRIDES

Eruption Effects 11 Poor Deal for Planters 33 Tourist Brochure 33

NIUE

Women's Interests Officer 141

NORFOLK ISLAND

Tighter Control on Visitors 39 Sculptor Adds New Touch 89 Picture Story 121 Historical Society and Museum 141

PAPUA-NEW GUINEA

Drinking Habits 8, 10 Judge Gore's New Book 9, 95 House of Assembly 10, 19 Johnson Cult 11 Jamaica Games 11 Pilot in the Alps 15

Student Invasion 17 Malcolm Wright's Book 9, 17, 21 New Kiunga Airstrip 37 Mr. and Mrs. H. Niall .. 42 Rabaul Art Show 43 Personality: Paliau 65 Rugby Union 80 Caning in Rabaul 85 Indonesians Rescued 103 Formosan Poachers 105 Gulliver's Travels 131 Customs Procedure 135 Mr. Bitmead Retires 141 Carpenter Results 143 Cattle Exports 143 Coffee Rust 143 McEachern Case 144 Pacific Islands Timbers 145 Copra Report 145 Pyrethrum Industry 145

PITCAIRN ISLAND

Detailed Feature Story 49

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Democratic Party 8 Killing of Fish 15 Geophysical Survey 42 Kay Poole Retires 77 "Coral Queen" to be Sold 105 Tourist Attractions 137 New Wharf 141 Visit by Chief Scout 141 Guadalcanal Plains 144

TONGA

Queen Salote 7 Coconut Replanting 75 New Catamaran 113

UNITED STATES TRUST TERRITORY

Speaker Resigns 141

WESTERN SAMOA

Financial Report 11 Oldhaver Wedding 42 Apia's New Wharf 103 Accountants Graduate 141

:PARTMENTS: Tropicalities, 13; People in Pictures, 42; Personality Parade, 65; rritories Talk-Talk, 27; Letters, 33; Planters Digest, 75; Islands Press, 79; agazine Section, 85; New Books, 95; Shipping, 103; Cruising Yachts, 115; avel, 121; People, 141; Commerce, 143; Deaths, 147; Shipping, Airways Schedules, 149.

Last Of Her Adventures

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In Paradise

The “Adventures in Paradise” yacht “Valrosa” is no more. She met a sudden end in October on a reef in the Tuamotus. All that is left now is some debris strewn along the beach of Tikehau. At left is her last photograph—taken by James L. Anderson as “Valrosa” left Rangiroa only a few hours before she struck the reef. There were no casualties.

“Valrosa”, a 99 ft topsail schooner built of teak in 1903, has been in many French and British movies—particularly the “Adventures in Paradise”

TV series. See Shipping, p. 103.

Gilberts In Trouble

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WITH THE BUDGET

At a meeting of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony’s advisory Council in Tarawa in November, the 12 unofficial lembers of the Council “ganged up” against the Government ver delay in fixing a new royalty rate for Ocean Island hosphate and over the effect of this on the Colony’s Estimates ?r 1966.

LE unofficial members voted un animously against the five official ibers to defeat a Government on to send the 1966 Estimates l Council committee for discus leir view was that it was useless irresponsible to discuss the my’s expenditure when the ernment did not know what next ’s phosphate revenue was ex jd to be. le unofficial members, led by E. G. H. Blacklock, an LMS untant, said the delay over the royalty rate made nonsense of whole Estimates, and that the >ny had been treated very dis teously and was made to look about a serious matter, ic Assistant Resident Commis ir, Mr. R. Angeloni, said the ernment shared members’ dis •intment, but it was sure the out e of negotiations would be factory. On this assumption, it increased proposed expenditure 5 per cent, for next year, iegotiations to fix a new royalty for Ocean Island phosphate n in Canberra in May following expiry in February of an ement with the British Phosphate missioners. Under this agreement GEIC Government received a Ity of 23/- a ton, and the Ocean

Islanders, who, since the war, have lived on Rabi Island, Fiji, received 2/8 a ton.] The day after the Government motion was defeated, Mr. Angeloni successfully moved that the Estimates be sent to the Resident Commissioner for approval. He said it was not to the advantage of the Colony to delay them further, and that although the unofficial members had voted against the motion to discuss them in com mittee, he was sure they supported the estimates in principle.

Earlier, at question time, an un official member, Amara Makaea, had

asked what right by law the Colony had to money from Ocean Island phosphate.

Replying, Mr. Angeloni said that because Ocean Island was part of the GEIC, the Colony Government made the laws that applied there; and that an Ordinance passed in 1963 gave the Colony the right to the money, according to an agreement with the BPC made in 1960.

In replies to other questions by Amara, Mr. Angeloni said that the Colony Government was the only one that could take taxes for phosphate.

Referring to constitutional develop ment in the GEIC, Mr. Angeloni said the Government considered the time had come for a major step forward, and that it hoped to in troduce proposals soon.

Other significant developments in the GEIC recently have been: • The acceptance of a constitution and the election of a committee of the new Gilbertese National Party, the GEIC’s first political party, at a meeting in Tarawa on November 20.

Seventy of the 410 party members attended. The president of the party is Barbera Kirata, a Treasury officer. • The formation of a second political party, the Christian Democratic Party, at a meeting in Tarawa on November 27. Member ship of the party does not take ac count of religion, creed or race. Its aims are to ensure more involvement in Colony affairs and facilitate con stitutional development; further the welfare and promote harmony between the peoples of the Colony; improve copra and reduce the copra levy to encourage production; improve education, particularly primary and technical education; examine land tenure to ensure individual rights and increase pro duction. The party’s committee in cludes Gilbertese, Ellice Islanders, part-Gilbertese and one Fijian.

Queen Salote

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New Honour For Queen Salote

Queen Salote of Tonga in November was made an honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George— the first woman to be appointed to the order. The announcement of the appointment, made by Queen Elizabeth, came from the British Commissioner and Consul in Tonga, Mr. A. C. Reid, a day or two before the Queen flew to New Zealand for medical treatment.

European Planning Behind

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That Melanesian Party

From a Honiara Correspondent It was a pleasure to old-timers in the Solomons to see that our latest “visiting firemen” from across the water were not altogether taken in by local window-dressing for their benefit.

THE visitors were Sir William Robson-Brown, MP, a Conserva tive member of the House of Commons and Mr. Fred Blackburn, MP, of the present UK Labour Gov ernment. These spent four days here in November, their tour being financed by the British Parliamentary Association but at the invitation of the very young BSIP Parliamentary Association which, needless to say, is without funds at the moment and probably will be so for ever more.

The majority of the members of the local association are Melanesians.

The visitors were probably pleased at the question of one of them, Mr.

Michael Rapasia, MLC, when he asked what was the best thing for the Solomon Islanders to do to keep under the British flag. It showed, if nothing else, that the UK grant-in-aid had not gone unnoticed by the peoples of the Solomons. If these people have leaders who can recog nise their present limitations, perhaps the BSIP will have a future after all.

Leader of the Melanesians at pre sent is Mariano Kelesi, who is not the type to hide his light under a bushel, although he, too, has mellowed in recent years.

Mariano Kelesi

When he was first appointed by the High Commissioner to the Legislative Council as an unofficial member he immediately gave the impresison that here was someone on his way to a political career. He could talk loudly, wave his arms around, and put in a joke or two to tone down his fiery words.

He is still a very young man but clever with it and perhaps beginning to realise the limitations of the Solo mon Islanders. He has been for tunate in having the guidance of a European fellow member of Legco, Mr. E. V. Lawson, through this early period.

He may claim that the idea of the Democratic Party was his, as he did when interviewed by PlM’s Robert Langdon ( PIM , Nov.. 1965), but, in

fact, the idea was largely that of Mr.

Lawson.

The idea and the aims of the party were handed over to Kelesi ready made, but he was not slow to figure out that he had got hold of something important. He then went a step further and inspired the new Gilbertese Party, as also reported in November PIM.

He could be going too fast but at least it can be said, even if he is not as moderate or tolerant as sometimes seems on the surface, that he can think big. Solomon Islanders are fortunate that they have such a man of their own race.

It was obvious the UK Parlia mentarians were impressed by him.

They were also impressed by Mr.

Michael Rapisia, MLC, who is a completely different sort of person.

He is an old man by Solomon Islands standards, does not speak fluently in English, but is possessed by a fortunate sense of humour. He entertained the MP’s in the manner

to which he was born—a “Loo look, all about”, and then feasting ar dancing girls, at his home village c Guadalcanal.

It is interesting to note that the] are no Chinese members of the new formed Democratic Party althouj the Chinese community is pressir for more representation in politic affairs in the Protectorate.

One indication of this is the recei formation of the Solomon Islam Chinese Association, whose objects a: to “encourage a friendly feeling ar unanimity among all the Chine: residing in the Protectorate on s matters involving the common goo to promote and protect their interest to improve their standard of livir and the economic development of tl Protectorate; and to promote goc community relations with people < all races.” A monthly newsletter ; Cantonese will be published.

Officers include Mr. Peter Li president; Mr. James Wang, chai man; Mr. C. H. Cheng, vie chairman.

Roster System

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Sunday “drinking pools” were flourishing among New Guineans in Lae, Deputy District Com missioner D. N. Ashton said in November. Under the system, drinkers pool their wages each week for one man at a time to go on a glorious drinking spree.

It’s All “Go” For French Pacific TV

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As far as Tele Noumea and Tele Tahiti, the Pacific’s newest television stations, were concerned all systems were reported to be “ Go” a month after opening day. Most viewers with access to sets were enjoying the programmes but wondering how much a licence fee was going to cost. Rumours put it as high as £l5 per annum but nothing has been announced yet.

The cost of establishing Noumea’s TV station was over £A250,000 and a similar sum has been allocated for initial operating costs. In addition another £250,000 will be spent on constructing a high-powered radio transmitter at Noumea designed to become the Voice of France in the Pacific. Similar sums were spent or have been allocated for Tahiti TV and radio.

The money is coming from Metropolitan France—in other words the poor old French taxpayer. In view of his donation perhaps New Caledonian and Tahitian viewers should not complain, no matter what a TV licence costs.

It was estimated that there were about 1,000 privately owned TV sets in Noumea at the time the station opened (October 19): and a considerable number have been purchased since.

The last and only other TV transmitter in the South Seas is at Pago Pago, American Samoa.

They Helped Him

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Launch A Book

A number of old residents of Papua-New Guinea were mong the 50 people who helped Judge Ralph Gore launch a ew book in Brisbane in November. The book, Justice Versus orcery, tells of Judge Gore’s experiences during 40 years in few Guinea—36 of them on the Bench.

E party was arranged by the publishers, Jacaranda Press, of >ane. Managing director Brian ston warmly proposed the health idge Gore in South Pacific lager, ally flown from the Port Moresby ery for the occasion by Mr.

J. Johns. e bashful new author insisted his book was not up to the lard he had wished. For once in ife he found his verdict sharply enged by his many friends and wishers. He thanked numbers pople for the help given him in ing up his reminiscences.

Ige Gore and his wife now live tirement at Southport, Queens tests at the party included lel J. K. Murray, Dr. A. J.

Messrs. R. P. Greatrix, H. L. J. er, Eric Feldt, Con McLaughlin.

Champion, lan Chester, Don

Clouston, John Irvine, Doug Chan nel, Tony Newman and R. W.

Robson.

Round about the time Jacaranda was launching Judge Gore’s book in Brisbane, another member of the same publishing group, Lansdowne Press, in Melbourne was launching Malcolm Wright’s book on coast watching, If I Die. Mr. Wright is a former New Guinea District Com misisoner and his book mentions many New Guinea old hands, includ ing Eric Feldt and Ivan Champion, seen in the above photograph. Com mander Feldt was in charge of coast watching operations. Recently he has been ill (see p. 141).

• J. K. McCarthy reviews "If I Die" on p. 21, and R. W.

Robson reviews "Justice Versus Sorcery" on p. 95.

New Guinea old hands in Brisbane are, from left, Eric Feldt, Ivan Champion, Judge Gore and R. P. Greatrix.

(Take Your Pick)

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Nadi's Progress Is Good—Bad—lndifferent (Take Your Pick)

From a Suva Correspondent Twenty-two men, armed with briefcases and a businesslike air, arrived in Fiji at the beginning of November. Together with a group of local men they soon formed themselves into the 17th session of the South Pacific Air

Transport Council.

FOR 10 days they met—behind closed doors. They then pro duced a Press release which said little beyond the fact that the United Kingdom, Australian and New Zealand delegates had agreed to recommend to their governments that the programme to train locals to take over Nadi International Airport should be continued.

At present the three countries run the big airport between them, through the Air Transport Council.

The leader of the Australian dele gation, Dr. K. N. E. Bradfield, said the whole of the electricity generating plant at Nadi airport would be trans ferred to the Fiji Government.

Responsibility for works, services and stores would be transferred from New Zealand to Fiji.

They'll Spend A Million

The Governor of Fiji, Sir Derek Jake way, who opened the meeting, mentioned that the airport’s house keeping bill for 1965-66 would be £1,083,000, but he didn’t say what it would be spent on.

He also said the council was giving thought to the development of the airport to enable it to handle the supersonic aircraft which should be booming all over the world by the mid-1970’5.

Beyond that, nobody learned any thing.

When your correspondent asked for further details of the transfer of the electricity plant to the Fiji Govern ment, he was told that the Governor would be talking about it in his speech at the Legislative Council’s Budget meeting on November 26.

Thus we would be thunderstealing, obviously! (Is it that there will be so many unpalatable things to be told on Budget Day that a little news about a free gift of a million or so to the Colony will coat the pill?) Nadi Airport cost £1 million of

somebody’s money last year—presum ably the taxpayers of Britain, NZ and Australia. It is several millions in the red.

Perhaps it is finally coming into its own, but if so, we have to work it out for ourselves.

Passenger traffic in the last 12 months has increased by 52 per cent, over the previous year. And airlines are no longer thinking in terms of landing for refuelling only, over flying or coming in at night and the awkward early morning hours.

Three airlines are advertising day time departures and landings at Nadi and no longer are the people who man the terminal buildings assuming nocturnal habits.

Tourism in Fiji is growing. Nadi Airport will play a vital part in gain ing profits for the industry, but it seems its successes as well as its failures are destined to be kept secret.

Apparently in October, landing charges, which were already higher than at many other airports, were in creased by 10 per cent., but no an nouncement was made of the fact.

Some airline executives have talked about Nadi Airport pricing itself out of business. It seems a very remote possibility at present, but if airlines are seriously thinking on those lines, it could one day have a deleterious effect on the local tourist industry, and the local people ought to be told just what the situation is.

And what will “localisation” of the airport mean and when will it happen?

Already 157 posts at Nadi are filled by Fiji Government civil servants on secondment to the New Zealand ad ministering authority.

The whisper is that the three gov ernments plan to complete localisa tion of airport personnel and hand the airport over to Fiji management in 1971. But it’s just a whisper, and it would be nice to have some facts for a change.

More Money

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Cook Is. Want More Money

Premier of the Cook Islands, Mr. Albert Henry, was to have talks with the NZ Government in late November about the economic development of the recently self-governing Cooks.

It is expected he will ask NZ for £NZISO,OOO to finance capital works, especially harbour and road development. He also wants an overall economic survey of the Cooks.

Nutshell

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In A Nutshell

SPC ‘Should Alter Its Attitude’

BACK in Apia after attending the South Pacific Commission’s October session in Noumea, Western Samoa’s first Senior Commissioner to the SPC, Lauofo Meti, revealed that he had warned the SPC that it had to change its attitude or be eclipsed by other international organisations working in the Pacific. (Western Samoa was admitted to full member ship of the Commission last year).

Lauofo said the SPC needed more money, a re-dedication of aims and a “fundamental change in attitudes”.

Since the SPC had started, the Pacific peoples had developed a sophistication “equal to that of their metropolitan friends”, and they were better informed on regional matters.

There was a failure by the Com mission to understand the inner minds of the Pacific people, who were sensitive and proud people. Any concession which from time to time the SPC felt it was able to give them, but which fell short of their capabilities, was taken as an affront to their intelligence.

Lauofo said the SPC should not deny the determination of Pacific peoples to fashion their own destiny in their own way and in accordance with the pace they themselves might wish to set. • An Australian member of the Papua-New Guinea House of Assembly, Mr. Graham Gilmore, in the Assembly in late November called for a plebiscite in the Trust Territory of New Guinea to find out what future status its people wanted.

He claimed that efforts were being made to implant in the minds of the New Guineans the thought that union with Papua and independence for the union was the only political future available to them. His motion lapsed after a fierce debate. • The 42 ft Peruvian balsa raft Tangaroa beached on the Fakarava atoll, in the Tuamotus, in mid- November. after a 4,000 miles drift from South America, emulating the

1947 Kon Tiki crossing. Aboard we Carlos Caravedo, Jaime Toledo ai Jose Matousse, who were report from Papeete in November to be good shape. They had set off ( July 26. • Fears are held for the safe of lone-handed yachtsman W. (Bill) Proctor, who is nearly fo months overdue at Port Moresby having left Honiara, British Solomoi on July 8 in his 20 ft sloop Pope duck. Mr. Proctor was circm navigating the world from Englai His route from Honiara was P( Moresby, Torres Strait and acre the Indian Ocean.

Before he left Honiara, N Proctor wrote to his wife in Engla asking for funds to be sent to h care of a Port Moresby bank, t so far this money has not be claimed. Inquiries among yachtsm and BSIP and P-NG administrati officials have proved fruitless. • Earth tremors and quakes Malekula, New Hebrides, whii started in September and continu into October, have already had soi side-effects on Melekulan life.

Many villagers from west co settlements left their houses on 1 beach and have been camping the inland plateau where they s safe from tidal waves.

The people of Laravat are thii

5 of moving their village altogether :ause the water has receded from ; small boat passage and their well drinking water has dried up npletely. The British District :ent has advised them to move to new site down the coast where re is a good anchorage and plenty fresh water. 3n the credit side of the dis bance, a reef that has been raised nit eight feet is already being ared by local people and being ned into a road to link the ages of Tisvel and Vunmavis. i Although Western Samoa’s ex t figures for 1965 were the lowest four years of independence, pre ss in development plans led aister of Finance G. F. D. Betham leclare when presenting his Budget 1966 in November that he was re confident than ever before about future of Western Samoa.

Any suggestion that a state of ic or crisis exists or is near at d is purely a figment of the gination,” he said.

'igures to the end of October in ited that the country would once in end up with a trade deficit of ut £1 million, but invisible earn i, particularly in the form of ley sent home from well-off loans in New Zealand, was ex ;ed to result in a favourable ince in overseas funds of over ,000 —again showing little change n the previous year, otal expenditure for 1966 is esti ed at £2,395,065 compared with 56,365 for 1965. But in addition he normal budget for 1966 there special development budget to presented to parliament at the of November and providing for lopment expenditure of £200,000. is part of a programme aimed utilising £1 million of local ice for development over the five years.

Vith our limited funds the em is for development in 1966 must ssarily be directed towards agri iral activities because for the im iate future agriculture will pro file highest returns on stments,” said Mr. Betham.

New Caledonia is facing a ght which threatens to be a nity unless relief comes soon. :iers on the west coast are especi affected and stock losses are y. Bushfires have swept through - al areas. Hills around Noumea 3lack with dying vegetation, and tables prices have skyrocketed.

The people of four villages on island of New Hanover, New ea, who attempted to buy Presi-

dent Johnson from the United States have had their money returned. A tax of 10/- a head was levied on supporters of what is known there as the Johnson Cult.

The tax was collected in a large bag and offered to Father Jekubco, of Lavongai Catholic Mission, recently for forwarding to the Bishop at Rabaul to buy President Johnson.

The money has been returned to the villages at their own request. Other

villages, however, are still collecting money for renewed attempts to buy President Johnson. • Sixty of 100 male nurse trainees at the Port Moresby General Hospital walked off the job in November, and demanded better pay and conditions.

They also complained about teaching practices and said they wanted more instruction in nursing theory and less practical work. • In a statement likely to cause a stir in some parts of the Colony, the Governor of Fiji, Sir Derek Jakeway, told the Budget session of the Fiji Legislative Council in November that there was no room for an attitude of mind “intent on wrecking” the new Fiji constitution agreed on at the London conference in July.

He said he entirely repudiated the suggestion that Indians had been re duced to second class citizens by the new constitution.

Fiji is budgeting for a surplus of £216,000 in 1966, which will prob ably end as a £300,000 deficit, ac cording to the Financial Secretary, Mr. H. P. Ritchie. Fiji is to pay more, through increased import duties, for spirits, fabrics and shirts, movie films and cars.

NOUMEA

BOUND

New residents for New Caledonia are attractive Mrs. K. N.

Ferguson and her son Craig, aged five, here photographed aboard the Matson liner "Mariposa" shortly before their departure from Sydney in November.

Mr. Ferguson is al ready in Noumea, with Imprimerie Generate Caledonien.

Metho Is

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FOR MEN

New Guineans are drinking more than 130 gallons ol methylated spirits in the town ol Rabaul every week, according to the Acting District Com missioner, Mr, Bill Kelly.

He told the Rabaul Advisory Council in November that up to October 5, about 9,000 gallons of methylated spirits had beer imported into Rabaul this year' Police estimated 60 per cent, ol this amount had been drunk by natives.

Rabaul police have beer cracking down in recent week? on irregularities in methylatec spirit sales. The Administrai tion also is seeking methods foi a campaign to prevent it being drunk.

“It’s a man’s drink,” said one man charged recently. “Rum and whisky are for women.”

P-NG Team For Jamaica

p. 9

OAPUA-NEW GUINEA will send A a team of four to the Com monwealth Games in Jamaica next year. The president of the P-NG Commonwealth and Empire Games Association, Mr. Les Michel, said in Port Moresby in November the Territory could not send a bigger team because it was planning to send a big team to the South Pacific Games in Noumea, four months after the Jamaica Games.

He said it would probably cost £2,000 to send the team of four to Jamaica. The Territory sent a team of 27 to the 1962 Empire Games in Perth, and won a bronze medal for boxing.

Tropicalities

pp. 11-17

lat hoary old perennial, a Federation of Oceania, has recently m brought out and dusted off for exhibition, this time the New Zealand Manufacturers’ Federation, which heard mper on it in November from Mr. K. G. Fraser, of ' Auckland Manufacturers’ Association.

IM sponsored something of the sort back in the 1930’5; there 5 a fresh flurry on the subject again : after World War 11. But even ther back in ancient history there e been official and unofficial efforts bring the nearer Pacific Islands ) closer union with either New land, Australia or both.

Jothing has come of any of these is, and, if this was so 20, 30 or years ago it is hard to see how thing can succeed now when every 11 island with a population of r ard of 2,000 or so is independ ;-happy. foreover, none of the contrived Tations of the post-war period ; succeeded. one of this isn’t to say that what NZ Manufacturers’ Federation t is not the plainest of plain monsense, especially for the ids partners in the scheme. They a federation embracing Australia, r Zealand, Samoa, Cook Islands, Papua-New Guinea and the mons —of which only Australia New Zealand have a really le economy. All the others man to exist through outside funds ped into them from the United ;dom, Australia, New Zealand elsewhere. addition to this present aid, the proposals would like to see Aus m and New Zealand contri >ns to the South Pacific Corn ion and the Colombo Plan sed out” and diverted instead to iding more educational, health other services to Islands neigh s. i a starter to the scheme for ation, they suggest a free trade embracing Australasia and the 3s mentioned; and for Australia NZ to lift its restrictions on ntry of people from the Islands, theory excellent; in practice full e screams of anguish of Queens sugar-farmers, NSW peanut ers, Auckland garment manu rers, and everyone who has a about allegedly cheap labour, exchange for their greater con

tribution to prosperity in the Islands, Australia and NZ would embrace a sphere of influence that reaches to the equator and stretches three quarters of the way across the South Pacific.

This is precisely what the great grandfathers of the present Aus tralasians had in mind when they got possession of Papua in 1884, the Cook Islands in 1901, New Guinea and Western Samoa in 1914.

Pursuing this to its logical con clusion, we can therefore only wonder why Islands territories are not only being allowed to quit the parental nest but are actually being helped out.

But along that line of reasoning, friends, lies not so much treason but, in this day, something much worse: Reactionary thought.

For our part, having shot our bolt in the matter many years ago, we are content to leave the solution of this thorny problem of a South Pacific Federation to the Manufacturers’

Federation of NZ and the NZ Prime Minister, who has promised to look into the matter. We certainly wish them luck, but we are prepared to wager that nothing short of a cataclysm will bring it about in our time.

Fiji-lndian Cookery

For Strine Tastes

MRS. JANE TARA NUTTA

. r SINGH, a Fiji-born Indian now living in Southport, Queensland, is in the process of producing a recipe book of typical Indian dishes which suit the Australian palate. It should be in print early next year.

Mrs. Singh came to Australia in 1955 to do four years general nurs ing training at Brisbane General Hospital. She graduated in 1959 and, after a trip home to Fiji, returned to do a year’s course in obstetrics in Sydney.

A television station televised her subsequent marriage to Thomas Nutta Singh, in Brisbane. It was a

Methodist ceremony but the bride and groom wore traditional dress and the breakfast was of Indian dishes.

Mr. and Mrs. Singh entered the restaurant business in Southport with the “Taj Mahal” and this is where she gained her experience about the particular tastes of Australians, which more usually run on the lines of a meat pie and veg.

Mrs. Singh’s recipe book is based on proven recipes from the res taurant, which has since been sold.

She tells us that although the dishes in her book were planned primarily for Australians they should be a useful guide to Indians interested in cookery. (Qver)

Mrs. Jane Tara Nutta Singh, in Sydney in November.

24 Years As A

Judge In Samoa

CHIEF Justice Arthur A. Morrow, who has served the administra tion of American Samoa for 24 years, retired from the Bench in October. He won’t be giving up judicial work entirely, however, nor will he be leaving American Samoa.

He has become a special assistant to the Governor and as such he will have part-time duties in land negotia tions for the new Territorial Park system; he Will serve as chairman of the Land Commission, and as public defender and as an advisor to the Constitution Committee.

Judge Morrow started his service in American Samoa in 1941 when it was still under the control of the Department of the Navy. He con tinued through the war years and, in 1951, when the naval base was closed and the territory came under the control of the Interior Depart ment he remained on.

Although there is usually a general movement of top officials with each change of American President, Judge Morrow has become a part of the American Samoan scene.

In the week before his retirement he was honoured at many ceremonies in Pago Pago and at all of them well-deserved tributes were paid to him for his great service.

A New Charter

Cruise For Fiji?

THAT much-travelled schooner, with its much-travelled owners, Okeanos, with Joe and Benita Pachernegg, is in Suva these days and it could be that she will now remain in Fiji.

The couple are taken with the idea of developing, in that Group, the kind of charter yacht cruises that operate successfully out of Florida into the Caribbean.

Since Joe took the 39 ft Okeanos away from New Guinea in 1962 (Benita joined up a few months later in Japan) the schooner has logged 40,000 miles; nonetheless the couple found time last year to spend eight months working for Windjammer Cruises in the Caribbean, Joe in charge of the 151 ft Polynesia and later the 128 ft Mandalay and Benita acting as hostess to the passengers.

These vessels carry from 30 to 40 paying-guests in a considerable degree of comfort, usually on cruises lasting about 10 days.

The Pacherneggs think that Fiji would be an ideal place for a similar development; so do most people who are connected with the tourist in dustry in Fiji. The only snag is the money needed to develop it— about £30,000 according to Joe’s estimates.

In the meantime Joe has made a contract to salvage what cargo still remains on the 9,000 ton Swedish vessel, Ragna Ringdal, which went up on a reef off Vatoa, in the Lau Group, on November 27, 1962. She was on a voyage from Canada to Australia and, at the time, her cargo was stated to be mainly timber.

About 500,000 super feet of this was

eventually salvaged but a great d more was washed up on to the islai Joe obviously isn’t interested timber but what the rest of her cai consisted of is not known. Rat Ringdal was abandoned and be* to break up soon after.

Joe and Benita will go out Vatoa with the necessary salvage g at the end of November and tl eypect to be there several months Okeanos is to be left in the I of Islands, Suva, and has been up for sale (see classified advert ment this issue). Proceeds from sale of the schooner and from tl salvage efforts may help them i that charter business in Fiji.

In The Queue For

A Sinful PIM

FJI has a growing reputat among travellers for the vari of the juicier paperbacks that available there and for those it( which less robust protectors of pu l morals have seen fit to ban in A tralia and New Zealand. They naturally popular with Kiwi Aussie visitors with a passion getting at the facts of life.

Nevertheless, PI M’s founder publisher, R. W. Robson, was ta aback recently in a small town Viti Levu when he found a scrav sign outside a bookshop (see pictr which said:

LATEST SONG BOOKS

HANDBOOK OF FIJI

PIM SEXUAL BOOKS

JUST ARRIVED

ALSO

BLACK BOARDS

We are expecting a 100 per c rise in PIM circulation from that ] of Fiji.

Judge Morrow, at his farewell in Pago Pago.

Mr. R. W. Robs[?] first in the que[?]

jht Man For

e Fiji Job

iEN Basil Rogers, the Fiji Government’s first representative ustralia, leaves Sydney soon to up a new post in Aden, there :>e some colour missing from the of the South Pacific. He was to gone on December 6 but became late November and his departure lelayed. jssmen particularly will miss his waistcoats and monocle, his geniality and his privately d Lancia motor, trovert Rogers has put little Fiji e map in the 18 months he has here. He has made friends easily mjoyed his job, yet never failed ntly impress on the people who r that his interests have all with Fiji and that Fiji could ith better consideration in Aus trade matters he has loosened ttitudes and prepared the way stronger trade representations Fiji. He has done more than tare in getting Fiji known as a t island for Australians—and nly Fiji’s tourist message has well sold in Australia in the 2 months. this he has had the support of fficient secretary and assistant, Betty Evans, formerly of Suva, ilways has a smile in her voice e many telephone inquirers and il information for the many 5 at Fiji’s attractive Martin office. :k in Suva some people have prepared to sniff a bit at “the si” and his soft Sydney job— taken, they believe, at great se and for little result, he’s been the right man in the place. Fiji needed a genial

showman to launch its Sydney office, and the colony has had full value for money in Basil Rogers.

Fiji’s Deputy Accountant-General, Mr. B. J. Smith, will look after things in Sydney when Basil leaves, but his appointment is not permanent.

Beach talk in Suva has it that the permanent job has been offered to a former Financial Secretary, Mr. H.

W. Davidson, now living in England.

He left Suva in 1958.

Not So Very

For From Home

rpALKING of Fiji, we spent some little time recently wandering about those palm-clad, blue lagoon islands, and then a few days later we found ourselves climbing a glacier, and walking on snow-covered peaks, in the remarkable South Island of New Zealand.

The difference, of course, was quite marked—which is just the point our hosts, Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Tourist Department, wanted to make. New Zealand’s Southern Alps, with snow all the year round and glaciers almost to sea level, are all set for a drive to attract Islands people looking for a change of scenery and a change of faces.

And New Zealand also has its weather eye open for Americans making the Grand Tour of the South Seas who, of course, can get to New Zealand more easily now that Auck land airport is open for jets.

But we had the last laugh. You can’t really get away from the Islands in that snow country. After landing on the Franz Josef Glacier in a ski equipped Cessna we got out on the snow with our pilot, and found he was Jerry Savage, until recently flying in West New Guinea and the Sepik district as a commercial pilot with

the Catholic Mission. Of his 1,800 hours, 1,000 were put up in New Guinea. He finds that flying for Mt.

Cook Air Services is not really dif ferent from New Guinea mountain flying—except that turbulence is worse in the NZ snow country.

“Remember me to everybody in New Guinea!” grinned Jerry.

The photographs show him with local sightseers in New Guinea, and on the Fox Glacier, with Mount Cook in the background. He’s the fellow wearing the cap in both pictures.

Same man, different places. See below.

iey Can't Do

There

IE crow of the cock will not be heard in the land. Not in imea, anyway. ime time ago the city municipal icil decreed that householders ild no longer keep roosters, geese, eys or ducks. A few hens only ; to be tolerated and the hen »es were to be concreted and d down at frequent intervals, is presumed that the poor rooster eliminated because of his early ling crowing but Noumeans not taken kindly to the council’s . Following a visit by the cil’s inspector, a couple of dozen eholders were up before the strates in November for keeping :ers. They got off with light fines a reprimand. ite householders see in the tion the subtle hand of Big less (which rules the local cipality) trying to prevent locals growing their own poultry, the dissenters to this opinion that the council could better I its money and efforts in con flg the packs of stray dogs which the Noumean night air hideous barking and wailing and, indeed, danger. ly a few weeks ago a suburbanite leld at bay by a pack of strays they killed his pet goat, useholders feel, moreover, that council still has any energy or y after controlling the dog ce then attention should be to the roaring of powered es in suburban streets at all of the night and morning.

J He Didn't

It Here

lT popular New Guinean MHA, imogun (who these days likes known as Petar Simogun) was to Sydney and Melbourne in nber to help publicise Malcolm t’s book on coastwatching, Die. The book is reviewed on of this issue. ogun accompanied Malcolm riiere (they are good friends) fith his wide grin helped the ity angle mightily. people who were especially J to see the two men were of the 2/22nd Battalion boys aging—who were put on the Rabaul and who were helped eople like Messrs. Wright, Lin, Les Williams, Peter Figgis, McCarthy, etc. The beer

flowed freely at times, especially as McCarthy was in town, too.

Malcolm Wright’s book shows more clearly than any other report just what Simogun did to earn that B.E.M. in New Britain and it im plants his reputation quite firmly in New Guinea’s history books.

But although Pidgin-speaking Simo gun is a mighty man with a rifle, he’s no shakes as a literary gent, and he probably couldn’t write a book to save his life. Many eyebrows, including Simogun’s, must have shot up at the front page story in Port Moresby’s South Pacific Post on November 10, announcing that If I Die was Simogun’s new book— “dictated in Pidgin to Malcolm Wright, who translated it into English”.

Poor Malcolm Wright had four novels rejected by various publishers before he finally hit the jackpot with his first attempt at real life narrative, If I Die. Now they’ve taken it away from him.

Look Out, Here

They Come!

A ®OUT 400 Australian university students are to descend on Papua-New Guinea and the Solomons in January, under a two-weeks work camp scheme to help the Administra tion and local governments.

The students will mainly work on construction jobs such as erecting local government buildings, helping with the water supplies for schools, installing sporting facilities, digging pits for water tanks.

Main organiser of the scheme is Kevin Martin, National Papua-New

Guinea officer for the National Union of Australian University Students, who tells us that the aim of the plan is to give university students the chance to see the Islands at first hand and to do something worthwhile at the same time.

The students are paying their own fares for travel and are being provided with free board and food. The Governments are behind them, and the student headquarters has had many letters of encouragement from the Islands.

The students will be divided into four main sections. Port Moresby receives two groups of 50, Madang one group of 20 and four groups of eight are distributed widely in the British Solomons. The remainder are assigned to various P-NG local governments who want a hand.

Many students will be living with New Guineans in villages, and later will be billeted with European settlers -to get a balanced view of Islands life. There will also be a week of touring to see areas apart from those in which the students are assigned.

It’s a worthwhile project, on the grand scale, and it’s taken 12 months of organising.

When Is A Fijian

A Native?

A PECULIAR little piece of *** legislation is coming before the Fiji Legislative Council, brought with the sole object—or so it seems on the surface—of avoiding stepping on the toes of the Fijian people.

The bill is a measure to amend the Agricultural Produce (Authorities by Natives) Ordinance, by replacing both “native” and “non-native” by the words “Fijian” and “non-Fijian”.

The expression “native” is disliked, according to the Government.

The Fijians, who are singularly free of any complexes regarding nomenclature, have never cared much whether they were called Fijians or natives. They’ve always got hot under the thatch, however, if anyone else has assumed the name Fijian, which so far as the Fijian is concerned is tied up with his ownership of the land. He doesn’t like Fiji-lndians being called Fijians.

The bill will do a few other things —such as control the payment of cane money to Fijians and cancel a measure whereby the approval of the Secretary or Deputy Secretary for Fijian Affairs, or of a District Officer, was needed before a “non native” could pay cane money into a Fijian’s bank account.

Approval will still be needed for the authorisation by a Fijian of

Simogun, and grin.

nent to a non-Fijian of any of proceeds of any agricultural luce payable to such Fijian, rwise the transaction will be . Obviously a case of protecting unbusinesslike Fijian from the legged sharks. he bill has prompted the thought the substitution of “Fijian” for ive” could have another motive nd it. the word “native” were to be undisturbed, future Governments a self-governing country could aps play ducks and drakes with legislation governing the Fijians’ ; to the land. might be that “native land” d come to mean land relating to rson born in Fiji who, of course, he generally accepted sense of word, would be “native” of Fiji, tere are those who hold that is only interpretation that can >erly be put on the word.

-ting Funeral

r An Old Salt

-W GUINEANS don’t usually live to a ripe old age. Their s have been against them. But ml Administration marine worker >tan was 83 when he died the r day, and furthermore he was :ing right up to the time of his i. oper tribute was paid to Subotan lis fellow marine workers, who led a guard of honour (right) as body was taken aboard the unistration trawler Theresa May

for burial in New Ireland, where Subotan came from “in the German times”.

He worked for the Germans, and for the Australians from 1915—a1l of it near the sea. Commander of the honour guard was Jerry Squires, a well-known Rabaul skipper.

Change Of Address

TERRITORIANS note. From November, Sydney office of the Department of Territories is not hard by the Coroner’s Court and the Morgue, but in livelier offices in the Commonwealth Bank, cnr. Market and George.

When Can There

Be Rule Of Law?

W hen can the Rule of Law be said to have taken root in New Guinea?

According to P-NG Administration senior official David Fenbury, when: A CLOSELY-CONTESTED election is fought without lawlessness; when a Hanuabadan magistrate can pass out a stiff sentence to a Kerema and that afternoon sit un molested among a crowd of Keremas at a football match; or when an unescorted surveyor can measure up a parcel of village land which is to be compulsorily acquired for a public purpose without interference from disgruntled land owners.

In “Kot Bilong Mipela”, in the fourth issue of the Council on New Guinea affairs quarterly magazine NEW GUINEA, shortly on sale, David Fenbury discusses the two systems of courts that exist in New Guinea—the ordinary Territory legal system and a native New Guinean system.

“It is a disquietening fact,” says Fenbury, “that the indigenous com munity of Papua-New Guinea has for many years been operating a widespread, completely unsupervised, and technically illicit system which has no contact with the Territory legal system.”

Other articles in the issue include: • Political scientist Paul van der Veur discusses the meaning of political asylum for West Irianese refugees and the meaning of “per missive residence”. • Economist Ric Shand continues his concise economic surveys with an article on the coffee industry, “Is coffee as good as it looks?”

The End Of A Cracker Idea

p. 13

Cracker Idea

Ingenious Solomon Islands residents who have been using fire-crackers to kill fish, and thus contravening the regulations that prohibit the dynamiting of fish, will probably soon be deprived of their fun.

A bill to plug up this loop hole in the Fisheries (Explosives) Ordinance will be among legisla tion introduced at the next meeting of the BSIP Legislative Council which is due to com mence in the High Court Build ing, Honiara on December 6.

The meeting is expected to last 10 days.

The new bill prohibits the use of any explosive substance, in cluding fireworks, for catching fish; and also prohibits anyone from attempting to get fish in this way or of permitting other people to do so.

Other legislation that will be introduced includes a new In come Tax Bill.

Played The Last Card But One

p. 17

The New Guinea House of Assembly in late November over whelmingly defeated a move to repeal the controversial Playing Cards Ordinance it made in August.

The ordinance makes it an offence to play any sort of cards in a rivate home, unless the cards have been hired or borrowed from a 'censed cardplaying premises and returned as soon as possible.

Bridge players who play with their own cards in their own homes, or example are liable to three months goal.

The ordinance also makes it an offence to import or manufacture laying cards without the authority of the Commissioner of Police.

It is at present before the Governor-General, Lord Casey, who has le right to disallow it before it becomes law.

The ordinance is an attempt to lessen the incidence of gambling mong New Guineans.

Mr. Keith Tetley, who introduced the bill to repeal the original rdinance, said it made the Papua-New Guinea parliament “the laughing 'ock of the world”.

“Any law that cannot be enforced is a stupid law,” he said. “Since le ordinance was passed people have been buying up playing cards by le gross which makes it quite clear that they intend to continue playing.

“The government has let this house write into law one of most diculous pieces of legislation in history,” he said.—AAP Reuter.

Behind Enemy

pp. 19-21

LINES WITH THE

COASTWATCHERS

By J. K. McCarthy

vlalcolm Wright was a patrol

cer in New Guinea before the r, joining the service as a let in 1937. I had the good tune to have him posted to asea in 1938, when I was >0 there, and my personal sfaction may be forgiven m I think that I sent him to lutu, in East Nakanai, New tain, to re-open the patrol t there.

RIGHT was essentially a “native man”—if one can dare use such old - fashioned term-—and the •ee to which he gained the hill 3le’s friendship and loyalty is vn in the pages of his book, Die, just published in Melbourne, is almost a too modest account Vright’s many months as a consi der, stationed in enemy-held itry during 1942-43. e was the first of “Feldt’s mob” >e put ashore behind the Japanese » by submarine—and he did this ic. The reader does not need h imagination to feel what ght felt when, in the dead of it, he left the submarine in a )er dinghy, to paddle through the mess and land on the dangerous it of Cape Orford—but this was r the beginning of his real mission, the initial solo attempt, Wright essfully contacted the villagers, ed with them a week, then re

turned to Australia by submarine, where he formed and led a party which included Peter Figgis, Les Williams (now District Commissioner at Popondetta), and my old friend Simogun, These men made a new landing and remained concealed at Wang— their observations post at Cape Orford—for almost a year, setting up an intelligence network which ex tended even to the Japanese strong hold at Rabaul, and making fre quent reports to Moresby and Aus tralia.

With the landing of new parties atj Cape Orford, Wright crossed New 1

Britain to his former mountain home in Central Makanai. He was wel comed by the villagers who remem bered his work there five years be fore.

By this time the Japanese had pretty accurate information of the coastwatchers’ position but their efforts to hunt and capture the Aus tralians were thwarted when Wright had arms dropped so the villagers could be trained to attack the Japanese. Wright finished up “com manding” several hundred Nakanai guerrillas, who inflicted heavy casualties on the Japanese.

' It is not possible to militarily assess,

[?]colm Wright, in Sydney in November the launching of his book. He lives in Melbourne these days.

d-bloodedly, the work carried out men like Wright. On the other nd it is possible to count the ►re as it affected the political past New Guinea—bluntly put, this ans that Australia’s pre-war ad nistration of the country must have in sufficiently admired by the ;ive people otherwise coastwatching •ties would have been betrayed to i powerful Japanese as soon as they i landed.

Fhe book, self-effacing as it is, lunds with the names of heroes— magnificent Golpak, Alan berts, Chas Bates, Searle, of ilindi, Simogun, now a member the House of Assembly, lan nner and John Stokie. (Incident /, Stokie, a first-class bushman and repid climber of mountains, was :e refused enlistment into the AIF :ause his natural stride was not ig enough for him to keep in step!) Fhere are many other names in i excellent book that are known 3 fondly remembered by those who iw New Guinea. Some of them unknown—for instance, one uld like to know more of Johannes “Malay”, and his family, who re executed because they chose to lain loyal.

Fhere are many such heroes who 1 remain forever unknown—the iple villagers who met death be ise of their comradeship with the ite man. These, like the unmarked .ves in New Guinea’s war ceme ies, are “Known to God”.

The American airman Fred Har gesheimer, with Bill Townsend (who is now commanding the RAAF Base at Butterworth, Malaya) have since the war been instrumental in building a school in Nakanai that com memorates the coastwatchers’ effort to save escaped airmen—and this, like the Golpak memorial at Pomio —forms a fitting epilogue to the story of If I Die.

It is of course factual—perhaps coldly so—but even the least imagina tive cannot be but thrilled by it.

To me, and surely to many others, it brings a keen nostalgia. Some of the dialogue, correct at the time, seems curiously old-fashioned 22

years later, as for instance, the form of address used by the New Guinea people. “Master” is now dead in many places, and is dying out in others.

The world changes, of course, and this is as it should be. One hopes, however, that the same loyalty of the people will be shown in the years to come by the descendants of those who followed Malcolm Wright.

It has often been said that the written history of New Guinea is sparse. If I Die is therefore especially welcome and I highly recommend it to all who wish to learn something of New Guinea’s story. (IP I DIE. Lansdowne Press. 35/-.)

"magnificent Golpak", who helped coast watchers, including Wright's party.

N-Again, Off-Again

p. 23

NEW HOPE FOR

CHRISTMAS IS?

The Pacific’s Christmas [and has been used for grow

g coconuts commercially since

>O2 so it may seem a little ;e for a soil survey to see lether this can be done or not. •UT that is what has been hap > pening on Christmas lately (they ft given up testing nuclear bombs re, for the moment, anyway). A I surveyor from the Directorate Overseas Surveys in London and oconut agronomist from the British omons have spent six weeks there veying the agricultural potential the big atoll, particularly in re snce to coconuts. [hey have taken away samples of [, water and coconut leaves and all se will be analysed in London h a view to suggesting new plant and replanting techniques, f something could be done to ivenate Christmas it would help h the everlasting battle that the bert and Ellice Islands Colony with overpopulation in the other Us of the Colony. The land area Christmas is 222 square miles— -1 over half of the total land area the Colony, which is scattered r one million square miles of an.

More Copra Needed

according to preliminary estimates the experts, only 6,000 acres on istmas would be of use for iting but even this would be a ), if not for resettlement then for eased production of copra, which he Colony’s only export crop.

Captain Cook discovered Christmas on Christmas Eve 1777. The Guano Co. worked or low-grade phosphate in 1865 soon gave it up as unprofitable, ain got around to annexing it in 5 and in 1902 leased it to Lever s. who established the plantations were far from happy with the its. i 1913 Levers sold Christmas to len Rougier, Roman Catholic nonary turned Pacific planter, who i owned the plantations on neigh ring Washington and Fanning nds. Rougier formed his planta s into a company, Central Pacific

Coconut Plantations Ltd., which he registered in London and this com pany continued to operate until some years after Rougier’s death in 1932.

His nephew inherited from him but he became involved in a bank crash in Tahiti in the 1930’s and the plantations on Fanning and Washing ton Islands were sold to Burns Philp interests in 1935. Christmas was not so highly regarded as a copra pro ducer and remained in CPCP owner ship until after World War II when

the plantation was acquired by the GEIC Government, Since 1956, of course, Christmas has had an on-again, off-again career as a nuclear testing base and little has been heard of it as a coconut plantation. The palms planted early this century must now be nearing the end of their useful commercial life.

The greatest drawback to plantation development on Christmas in the past has been the unpredictable rainfall and this will continue to be the greatest problem in any future plans.

Territories TALK-TALK

pp. 25-29

With Tolala

It is a pretty safe guess to say that in this month of De cember, when Christmas-time is coming up, the majority of us become a bit sentimental and let our memories go back to other Christmases.

S the Territory of Papua-New . Guinea is becoming more Aus iianised than ever these days, with labour strikes, dissatisfaction in Public Service, the prevalence of se messy, sexy crimes, drunken s—you know what I mean, it is y to be expected that Christmas :s promotion has been launched the Territory’s urban areas, even in Australia. t is sad to see this festival com •cialised so greatly; but it is one those things we Squares have to ure, together with stretch-pants de-genderised females stalking the ets. attic wonder then that my mind r els back to the days when sales motion was less organised and quid was less pro quo than it is ly. At least it was wrapped up er. am thinking of those early istmases at Soraken, down in igainville—the headquarters of the >iseul Plantations Ltd. in 1913-14oraken really started Christmas on igainville for native labourers on itations. : also launched the fashion of ing hot tea and biscuits first thing the morning for many of the Hirers, and a few other amenities, oduced by that old scout, James ipbell, who was CPL’s first sral inspector. This was done i an “eye to casting bread upon waters” in the interest of re ting. And it paid off, he first Christmas sing-sing at iken was something to remember, re were sports, there were pigs, e were peculiar contests—strange ihese bush natives—such as sack :s, three-legged races, pillow-fights, isy poles, and there was a tug-of ugs-of-war were favourites, they sometimes ended in r tragedy. At this time at iken there were labourers from v Britain, New Ireland, Talasea various parts of Buka and gainville and at times, in blissful >rance, tugs-of-war were arranged

between tribes with long-standing feuds. The defeated team’s supporters invariably took it upon themselves to wreak vengeance on the victors; at other times tempers snapped with the ropes.

It was difficult at first to teach these primitives that the ethics of sport did not include the death of the vanquished. “Fun” wasn’t in their vocabulary.

The major domo of those early sing-sings was Stanley Annandale, an ex-BSIP Government official, who had previously been in Samoa. A true master of protocol, an English man and a cousin of the well-known British Lord Chancellor of the time, Lord Haldane, Annandale, in all his contest-adjudicating, seemed to get away with his verdicts to everyone’s satisfaction.

Those who benefited more than all from the Christmas sing-sings, were the recruiters for the early CPL plan tations.

There was Buckley in Rogeia, and then later there was Bill Slower in Actaea, who later became famous as a NG recruiter.

Thousands of lads eventually “made paper” or (if you prefer it) signed forms of indenture between themselves and Adam Forsyth, who was one of those nebulous Back Room Boys of Burns Philp, possibly chairman of CPL at the time. Labour indentures in those days were made between an individual official of a company and the native.

Much has been written about the “forced labour” of those early days of the century; of coercion, intimida tion and false representation, but boiled down (with very few ex ceptions) the iducement technique was little different to present-day methods adopted by the live-wire commercial houses in obtaining pur chasers of their wares.

The image of a recruiter too often is reflected from the days of the African slavers; even as the harsh overseer of labour is another Simon Le Gree.

The tactics of the slavers who aim to make a quick quid, get out and

never return have not existed in New Guinea since Tib’s Eve and those folk who have used them are as much hated by their own colour as by the native. For he is the reason of the enmity and revenge which have been dealt out to the innocents who follow in the wake of these quick quidders and have too often spelt bloody massacre.

Conditions have changed con siderably during the last decade where labourers are concerned: trade

THE PECULIAR CASE OF THE CANIHfi

ons, native labour officers, escala i of wages, and the reduction of our forces generally, cannot visualise a plantation run g a line of “beetle monkeys”, nbering perhaps 50, in these days high wages. And what happens the pests: the larvae of the nchophorous ferrugineus, the lastid tribe and the leaf hispa %gatti brontispa? The good, old [RO looks after all those dis ;eable items on a plantation, pre lably. But what is going to pen when this wonderful inde dence becomes a fact? Will there be strikes and pay rises? do believe that many a lad is pier with a hibiscus stuck in his twanging away at a jews-harp, i togged up in an Hawaiian shirt, :ing at a guitar. I mean basically py; not bottle-happy.

If A Century Ago

is difficult to understand the reason for a recent co-ordinated rt by Sydney newspapers in drag ; out of the past—over half a ury ago—the “flogging” in Pro lation Square, Rabaul, of those mans for their treatment of ionary Cox. >meone, going through the effects j. A. V. Stanley, comes upon a ograph of an event in New lea’s World War I history, an it of which photographs were led. But banning a thing usually ns putting it under the counter sometimes it gets away, as in this , and the Sydney Press features nd becomes front page “news”, t extravagantly displayed and 5 one an entirely new concept ic value of newspaper space, id the recent publicity accomplish good for anybody? It tied up no current affair; an event half itury old was certainly not news; relations with Germany in no warranted such publicity; in fact raking over of old ashes is one he easiest means of rupturing 1 international relations. >or old G. A. V. Stanley will ably turn in his grave when he ses the publicity that has been ed by his “banned” photo, identally, when does a banned ograph become de-banned?) F all the Press comments on the lamation Square incident the one h appealed to me the most was in Gavin Souter’s “Data” column 'he Sydney Morning Herald.

“How strange,” he writes, “that the caning of a few Germans by the AN&MEF in New Guinea half a century ago should be causing a stir.”

And then he starts to play down the incident (as he should do) and opens up a bit of a barrage on other incidents about that time which were “nastier shocks”. 1 am not interested in retailing stories of those first years of Aus tralia’s occupation of German New Guinea. I was there, I heard of many an action, I saw several incidents which embarrassed us Australians as being compatriots of these power

drunk soldiers stumbling sadistically through the bush.

It would have been far more appro priate if the papers had lifted out of the past such incidents as that of Dr.

Brian Pockley, who gave up his Red Cross brassard to a temporary stretcher bearer carrying a wounded soldier, and was then himself killed; or mention of the deaths of Aus tralia’s first casualties in the First War along the Bitapaka Road. Even on anniversary dates these incidents which occurred during Australia’s initial action in World War I are seldom, if ever, mentioned. VCs have been given for less brave deeds than that of Brian Pockley’s, The point made in “Data” about

ling” instead of the common ise “flogging”, was a good one. oo often we start yelling out at “flogging” when young Johnny iven half a dozen strokes with a ; at school for some breach of ipline. It must be a latent com we have from the convict days at triangles and cat-o’-nine-tails. sly strokes with a cane are a ng; with a birch a birching and it-o’-nine-tails a flogging? Don’t get too extravagant in our uage! aning was a common means of itaining discipline in New Guinea he German time: And when I “maintaining” I do not mean “in ng” discipline. s most of us know, the old sians were stocklers for prestige discipline. That was the reason the government issued what was d a Disziplinar erlaubnis (Dis ne Permit) to approved civilian ters or employers of native urers who were then entitled to mister canings up to 10 strokes, set to keeping records of strokes i, reason, etc., etc. le real value of this permit was so much the fact that the holder tie permit was officially invested that authority, but the native urers knew it, and when the em sr threatened punishment the r e knew he could expect to re ! it if he disobeyed, iter, after the arrival of the Civil linistration in the early twenties, oral punishment was out for all ite individuals, and the native knew that, too. afortunately there were quite a cases of illegal punishments in d, many resented by the em se, and there’s where trouble le native did not know exactly e he was, and that is one of the >ns why old-time natives, dis larians themselves, remark in s days: “Time bilong German fella time belong before”. The Guinean likes to know where tands,

lee "When 'Floggings' Were

fhe Rule", p. 85.

The Commonwealth Department /orks has completed work on a airstrip for the Royal Australian Force at Kiunga, in Papua, le airstrip, near the Fly River only about 20 miles from the New Guinea border, is one of ain of airstrips being built for iAAF in western P-NG.

The Editors' Mailbag

pp. 31-33

MEMORIES OF LAE

r.—l was very interested to see, i. 53 of July PIM, some photo hs taken from the air of Lae, Guinea. During the war my (20th Aust. Fid. Coy) spent and a quarter years in Lae, ing not long after its recapture Japanese hands. ie photographs are therefore of mdous interest to me and also Friend of mine, Mrs. A. Edwards, e brother, W. W. Simmonds was I at Scarlet Beach and is now d at the war cemetery on the ihown to the right of the strip.

Edwards and I would like to , therefore, if copies of the ►graphs (and of any others you have) are available, e thought occurred to me also ie possible event that you print etter) that some kind resident e could possibly send me photo s of the Lae war cemetery and Lindings, as these would be of great value to Mrs. Edwards ler family. ►m PlM’s photographs it seems he only landmark unchanged is ase of the Jap ship just off the )f the runway. The growth of )wn is amazing. Perhaps some • could enlighten me as to the of the old 2/7th AGH and S barracks, also the Myoko

CLIVE COSSOR.

loper St.,

y, NSW.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AT WORK

—ln a recent issue of PIM it tated that a tourist brochure De issued by the New Hebrides ►minium Government. We i be grateful if you would i your readers that it is not mdominium Government which publish the brochure, but the Hebrides Chamber of Corn- Industry and Agriculture, r mention of the brochure “d to some interesting cor dence, but letters are only ig us in a roundabout way h the Condominium Govern-

JOHN STEGLER,

Vice-president, lebrides Chamber mmerce, Industry griculture, Vila.

POOR DEAL FOR PLANTERS

IN NEW HEBRIDES

Sir, —The New Hebrides has slowly been dying of economic strangulation ever since the war.

Local revenue depends mainly on agriculture, with its export of copra, cocoa and coffee, and very recently beef.

During a few short years the

markets for the produce soared sufficiently to help raise the standard of living—but unfortunately that boom was temporary and matters have been at a standstill for many years.

Shortage of labour has also been a snag ever since the war (prior to that, the Indo-Chinese were imported on five-yearly contracts) and the present available workers demand far too high a wage.

Plantations and other enterprises endeavour to solve the shortage by importing Gilbertese workers, but find passages exorbitant (£2O per person as “deck cargo”), as well as

/ing to fight government red-tape >blems, which are discouraging, fhose not concerned with agri ture find the New Hebrides an isual income-tax-free retreat. They get that direct taxes on exports I imports are unusually high corn ed to the size of the place and general revenue. Direct taxes are rciless. f a planter produces at par or at oss when market is low, he still to contend with the customary per cent, export duty on what r he ships overseas, not forgetting 101 “extras” for freight, dock rges, handling fees, etc., plus com sion and the terrible shrinkage ything up to 12 per cent, on ra) incurred by the time the duct reaches its destination. ’he French Government also loses “certificat d’origine”, an ed tax on copra shipped to rseilles. t has been noted, however, that comparatively new enterprises, anese fisheries and French man ese mining, which for about six rs have been favoured with a r per cent, export tax because their “newness”, have now had tax reduced to one per cent. ; is to be hoped that our Resi t Commissioners, who have the r er of life and death in their ds, will stretch the point of lar leniency towards the present ht of New Hebridean planters livestock breeders, here has been talk of copra grad- Unfortunately, this would entail pedal board, and more officials uited with more new houses, :h the Condominium can ill rd. A simple testing apparatus Id suffice which could be handled any agricultural officer, nd fines should be imposed on on or persons buying “rubbish” ■a. (Anyone with the minimum e can tell the difference between air copra specimen and pulpy h or burned product).

MADAME X

to, i Hebrides.

LIFE ON ROOKE ISLAND

'ear Audience, —I am happy to your address and happy to write all. Now I am going to you about my school here at jm. It has many lovely flowers, small creeks and valleys. We always dance on Saturday night play basketball on Sunday after i.

JAPI BAUR

Jin School, ke Island, Lae, New Guinea.

Preparations For Noumea Games head

p. 35

Noumea Games head Of Schedule

From Fred Dunn, in Noumea.

Preparations for the second uth Pacific Games, to be held

Noumea in December, 1966,

i ahead of schedule and there

; already predictions that the

lole thing will be a feather in 5 cap of the French territory.

HE total cost of building stadium, sports halls, tracks, etc., will be nit 300 million CPF—the equiva t of £A1,500,000. Most of this sum being found by Metropolitan mce and will ensure that after the mes are over, Noumea will be one the best-equipped towns in the rid for sport.

Vork on the main stadium near seaside suburb of Magenta is ad of schedule. The cycle track,, ether with its 2,000-seat stand, is shed and will probably be used this season’s track-racing, which I take place in December, n the main stadium the outside •s, which will seat 4,500, are ,rly finished and the grandstand, ich has 1,000 covered seats and 00 that are not covered, is well anced.

Orainage of the arenas is well ad iced and is expected to be com te by March, 1966. It is hoped t the whole stadium, seating and nas, will be complete by mid -16, which will give six months to elop a good cover of grass.

Near Magenta Airport

'he only real trouble up to date with the proposed flood-lighting. ; stadium is quite near the secon y airport of Magenta and the ined height of the pylons that ry the flood-lights was higher than ►wed by air-safety regulations, •ious solutions to this problem being studied, lie sports-hall is situated right in m-town Noumea and a late start 1 made on its construction. How r. work is now running on sdule and it will be completed by due date.

Construction of the Olympic mming-pool is ahead of schedule. 5 site for this is at the base of

Mt. Ouen Toro, which dominates Noumea’s Anse Vata seaside resort.

Work has started on the seating ar rangements around the pool and the shower and toilet block is finished.

The longest job yet to be done is the landscaping of the park that will surround the swimming centre.

As the work of construction goes on, so does the search for local talent.

A team of selectors has been touring the country districts of New Cale donia and the Loyalty Islands and several “finds” have been reported, especially in the javelin-throwing and high-jump. All young hopefuls are to be given special training.

Fijians Protest At

Sunday Events

METHODIST Fijians may refuse to take part in the Games in Noumea if the French organisers insist on events on Sundays.

More than 90 per cent, indigenous Fijians belong to the Methodist Church. The Fiji Sports Association has protested to the Games organising committee for including several events in Sunday programmes.

The president of the Methodist Church in Fiji, the Rev. Setareki Tuilovoni, said in November that Fijians respected Sunday.

Control Of Visitors

p. 37

Plan For Tighter Control Of Visitors To Norfolk Island

From a Norfolk Island Correspondent The Norfolk Island Council has dopted a report from the council’s üb-committee on Immigration. This ?port contained suggestions for the ontrol of immigration, and it plans 1 regulate the stay of tourists and on-residents wishing to earn their ving on the island. )NE of the main points of the recommendations is that all new rrivals other than immigrants must ave return tickets.

Tourists on arrival must state how mg they intend to stay and those itending to stay longer than three lonths must produce evidence of bility to maintain themselves.

Workers coming to the island, jgardless of the intended length of ieir stay, must have their accommo ation and employment guaranteed.

Immigrants must have enough loney to establish themselves in a ome and a small reserve against jntingencies, plus an annual income f at least £5OO a year in the case f a single person and £750 a year >r a married couple. This income lust be from sources other than by srsonal exertion.

People intending to open businesses ho may be debarred by certain editions but who appear to the .dministrator to have enough capital r special skill to give them a reason ble chance of success, may be ranted a certificate of exemption for year’s trial, and this may be by the Administrator.

Likewise, where an applicant for emission to immigrate possesses >me qualifications which would lake him a desirable citizen, the .dministrator may refer the matter > council and act on its advice.

Applicants dissatisfied with the visions of the council may appeal > the Minister.

Norfolk has had, in fact, some sort f a means test for immigrants for sars. This was first introduced to revent people coming to the island ho might become a burden on the immunity.

The proposals affecting businesses re a new departure. Many new sntures have been set up since the jurist boom began on Norfolk, and iere is a limit to how many the nail island can support.

"Moon Killer"

pp. 38-41

Panic Over "Moon Killer"

From “PlM’s” Noumea Correspondent Noumea women who had been a panic stations since the discovery, oi October 27, of the naked, batterei body of Jocelyne Accarie in her smal suburban flat, quit them only when < 28-year-old man was detained in con nection with the case in earl ] November.

THERE were certain similarities ii the murder of 24-year-ok Jocelyne and that of a marriec woman two months previously, anc when someone discovered that hot! crimes had taken place at the time of the new moon, rumour took wing The assassin au claire de lune be came the chief topic of conversation Police were deluged with telephone calls reporting mysterious prowlers There was also an avalanche of re quests for pistol licences.

As soon as it was dark, women barred doors and windows and re fused to go out; and, whether by co incidence or not, a local newspapei ran an advertisement for automatic “protection pistols” with two clips of ammunition free.

To add to the general panic, the local TV station found nothing better to run than a thriller depicting the adventures of a mysterious killer with three strangulations to his credit.

After the worst of the tension had eased old residents began to com ment angrily on the fact that both the victim and the young man who was detained are new-comers to New Caledonia.

New Caledonians are still insular and are sometimes vocal on the pro portion of people entering this country who don’t measure up to what is regarded as desirable.

The Metropolitan Frenchman and the New Caledonian Frenchman don’t always agree on this, but certainly our stream of post-war migrants has included a few ugly customers—a few drug smugglers and at least one internationally known white-slave operator.

NO HELP. A New Guinean who stole a Supreme Court judge’s reading glasses because he thought they would help him to read was fined £lO at Port Moresby Police Court.

Naoni Morer, a Supreme Court cleaner, pleaded guilty to stealing the glasses from Mr. Justice Frost, who had left them on a desk in his chambers. Naoni can't read, police said.

PILOT. Miss Beryl Young, 28, of Sydney, is in the British Solomons for the next 12 months, flying her Avis Piper Aztec on a geophysical survey for the UN Special Fund. Two other Australian charter aircraft and pilots are taking part. The survey will help locate minerals.

MARRIED. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. R. Niall, photographed in Sydney in October following their recent marriage. Mr. Niall, of La[?] NG, is Speaker of the Papua-New Guinea House of Assembl[?]

MARRIED. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oldehaver and their wedding group, following their marriage in Apia recently. The bride, Phoebe, is daughter of leading West Samoan businessman Emile Fabricius.—Photo: H. Straube.

People In Pictures

RABAUL ART SHOW. More than 200 entries were received for the Rabaul Art Show, [?]ow recognised as the Leading New Guinea [?]rt exhibition. A judge was flown from Sydney to decide the Here, Ines Best and Beverly Wetherall admire some of the work. —Photo: Max Hayes.

FIJI POLICE REVIEW. These police dogs and their handlers added to the colour when the Governor of Fiji, Sir Derek Jakeway, reviewed part of the Fiji Police Force in Suva in October. Colonial Long Service Medals were presented, at the review, to Inspector Narain Nair Panikar and Corporal Akuila Ravuci. —Photo: Rob Wright.

Life On Todays Pitcairn

pp. 47-62

From Margaret Cowell, in Suva

We left London on a bleak, wintry day earlier this year and three weeks later, having crossed the Atlantic and half the Pacific, sighted the familiar hump-back of Pitcairn rising from the blue sea. We had discovered how hard it can be to arrange a short visit to this lonely island three years before, when we had travelled the same long route. Then, our plan to drop off one ship and pick up another ten days later misfired.

three hours of our sight ing the island the launches and gboats were bobbing alongside 1 the Pitcairners, unkempt in their -clothes, were jumping for the ob’s ladder, scrambling up, each rying a leaf basket of stamps and ivenirs, fresh fruit and vegetables, trade with passengers and friends ong the crew.

garet Cowell is the wife of Mr. Reid ell, of the South Pacific Office, Suva, who Britain's administrative liaison officer for Pitcairn.

Pervis Young, the acting Magis trate, Ben Christian, the Secretary, and Jack Forster, the Education Officer, greeted us formally but quickly before calling on the Master and purser and going about their business.

In time nearly everyone else drifted by to welcome us also, and dart off again. They have only two hours on board and every minute is precious.

Trading comes first but cargo, too, has to be unloaded; wood-carvings are sold for almost any currency;

fruit and vegetables are bartered for flour, rice, meat and other stores; and, while the men take turn unload ing the cargo, the women, making most of the social opportunity, sell their woven baskets, fans, shells and grass skirts, and squander some of the proceeds on fripperies from the ship’s shop.

This is life to the Pitcairners, a crowded market day afloat: money, food, stores of all kinds from a few fathoms of rope, a few feet of dunnage, to the large, rain-storage tank for the school and the drums of

An extension of the jetty to give greater protection to the tin y basin, and the erection of a better boat-house and slipway, have at last brought changes to Pitcairn's famous Bounty Bay.

iesel fuel for their launches, genera >rs and recently-acquired tractors.

All this and the joy of company, >o, is every ship day at Pitcairn iland!

It was a good deal calmer than it ad been last time we went ashore ut, even so, we said goodbye to nr friends aboard a little reluctantly.

Most of the Pitcairners scuttled own; my husband went; and the late fastened a rope round my aist and wished me an encouraging oodbye.

I looked up with a fixed smile, aved, and stepped over the side id sea. A rope ladder is not [fficult to manage if you keep your ;ad, but crawling down the black all of a ship to a bobbing boat, ) feet or so below, is not my vourite pastime.

Headed For The Landing

But there were strong arms to pull e in across the last gap, lower me mtly on to the piled cargo and cast f the rope. The ship towered high >ove, and as the last legs tumbled >wn, and the engine of our launch, ie Reid Cowell, coughed into life, e Athenic moved slowly off.

The traditional song of farewell ed as the gap widened and in rnipany with the Dolphin, we turned Pitcairn and the landing at Bounty ay nearly three miles away.

Pitcairn is the top of an ancient )lcano, rising high from the South acific, mid-way between Panama id Auckland, just south of the opic of Capricorn. It looked red id rugged as the sun dipped behind and catching sight of Lookout aint a feeling for its loneliness came rer me.

It was from a hole in this rock-face at Fletcher Christian had stared r er the empty seas, beyond the mericas towards the homeland he id cast off with Bligh,

Desolate thoughts of the mutiny and its murders faded as the island drew nearer, and the village of Adamstown stood out among the trees. A new, red gash up the southern slopes persisted and I sought an explanation. Ah, it was the new road! Some of the men didn’t be lieve that the tractors, promised last year, would come. But they had come, the first of them early in December, and the road to the radio station was finished! Finished is an exaggeration, but the road is good enough for the tractors and trailers to use, and it is no longer necessary

to manhandle stores and equipment up backbreaking slopes.

As we drew nearer to Bounty Bay, the cove where Christian made his landing, we passed close to the bluff where the Bounty was burned on January 23, 1790. The channel is narrow and a left-hand sweep has to be made to the sand and pebble beach.

On a rough day, when the south east trades are blowing, the surf flies high over the jetty and it takes nerve, skill and experience to take the launches out and in. And even on a calm day such as this was, the right moment for entry has to be chosen.

We floated on the swell, engine idling, until a crest came; and, full speed ahead, we swept along, strained hard on the sweep-oar, cut the engine, and glided gently onto the beach.

In the last five years, the landing has been improved by blasting out the rocks that marred the approaches and, by extending the stub-jetty to “Mummy” and “Duddy”, two stable boulders further out in the bay, there is now turning-room in the tiny basin

Pitcairn from a pass ing yacht - the "Okeanos". Cruising yachts are not in frequent callers.

Children of Pitcairn scramble over the rocks at the end of the extended jetty, overlooking the notorious smallboat pass age to the island. A third of the popula tion is under 16.

or the two 37 ft launches and a ittle more shelter from the ocean well.

The patchwork slipway of rough >gs and the picturesque boat-houses nth thatched roofs, which served le island for 160 years, have gone.

I powerful winch now moves the lunches easily up and down rails lid in concrete beds, new boat-sheds ave been built and even the private anoes have been re-housed.

But Bounty Bay is still a landing -not a harbour; and much more will ave to be done if it is to be made ife for an ocean-going vessel capable F restoring Pitcairn’s ancient com mnications with Mangareva, 300 iles away. This is the plan: time ill tell whether it can be realised.

There was no royal welcome as e jumped ashore this time: we ere friends returning, not unknown ficial visitors. (We had gone to itcairn the previous year, from New ealand.) It was the Sabbath evening id although the boats were unloaded id winched up no other work was me till sundown.

How The Church Arrived

The Seventh-day Adventist faith as brought to Pitcairn in a box— box of literature—from the United ates and, 10 years later in 1887, ary McCoy wrote in her diary: "he forms and prayers of the tiurch of England laid aside. Dur g the past week meetings were Id to organise our church service i Sabbath”.

Since then Pitcairn has remained mnchly Adventist, though, from ne to time, a modern mutineer serts his independence by refusing attend services.

Last year, the track to the Edge, tiny, platform 200 ft up the cliff ze, was much as it was when the jtineers first tramped it. But the tted path, set with a few stone ps where it was steepest, slippery th mud in the rain and with pebbly rth in the sun, has given way to a >pectable, dirt road with a steady t still punishing gradient. The ictors had been at work!

At the Edge, under the dominating ak of Ship Landing Point, is a it under a gnarled miro tree, where j old folk sit, looking after the idlers, and wait for those return s' from the sea.

We were glad to rest and chat th friends until our luggage came inging precariously up and across unty Bay by flying-fox.

It was only a few yards along the ck to our home at “No. 1, Big nee Road”. We had rented it from in and Dobrie Christian last year

and, although they were absent in New Zealand this time, it was ready for us again, with brother Warren and his wife, Millie, in command, Millie had the copper alight and the water was ready for a hot, re freshing bath. Water was scarce in the first week of our stay, for the rains had recently been erratic, and the island was dry and dusty.

There are no rivers, except when the water gushes down ravines in the cliff face during a storm, and no surface springs of any significance.

Normally, the rains fall regularly enough throughout the year to water crops and fill the concrete cisterns which every household has, and which the Pitcairners call “wells”.

Drought is a nuisance more than a problem and, even in this dry period, the fruit and vegetables were abun dant and delicious, of a variety one might find in a sub-tropical cornu copia. The mangoes were in full season; we drank gallons of fresh orange juice, and ate incomparable tomatoes, crisp cabbage, apple cucum bers and numberless slices of fresh water-melon.

Our home, set back a hundred yards, rambled along the cliff face below the main road to the village square and commanded a majestic view of the Pacific. A hotch-potch of rooms in concrete and dunnage, radiating from a core of rough-hewn miro, lined with fibre-board and capped with iron, it petered out eventually in a workshop, bathroom and deep pit-latrine.

We were curious and amused to find our latrine in tandem, but soon discovered that all are twin-seated because, as the story goes, a lone child once dropped down the pit!

We used only part of the house, leaving severely alone the gloomy kitchen with its big stone oven and “bolt” or open fire-place, for it was not easy to run.

A Flow Of Callers

Home served as Reid’s office, too and, besides refreshing the steady flow of callers and consultants, the daily brooming had to be done to get rid of the dust, mud and little piles of frass which the white ants, reputedly introduced from the States in a pedal-organ many years ago, deposited ceaselessly.

Cockroaches abounded, and it surprised our “wisitors” when we brought them rapidly under control.

But we had less success with the vicious, but virtually harmless, mos quitoes which, fortunately, dis appeared at dusk so that sleeping nets were unnecessary.

We cooked by primus-stove and.

ther than repeat last-year’s chore stoking the copper for a bath, we ed up a bush-shower and filled by kettle.

There is no shop on Pitcairn so r food, generously supplemented by ts of fresh fruit and vegetables, d fish occasionally, came out of the is, bottles and packets we brought th us from London.

A. small, kerosene refrigerator and ctric-light in the evening, supplied the school generator, were our :uries and, all in all, although ing was time-consuming it was ighly comfortable.

ITe settlement of Adamstown, the ginal home of the mutineers, is ractively situated on a northerly pe 400 to 500 ft above sea-level 1 covers some 60 acres of park ; land. The main track from the ge runs for about half a mile ough the village, roughly parallel h the coast.

Many Houses Derelict

‘Upside” and “Downside” of the h. numerous little lanes wind /ards sprawling houses, like the ; we lived in but usually more cempt, which are scattered ir ularly among bushes and shrubs 1 are shaded by a canopy of ;s. dany seem to have accepted defeat encroaching nature and the enous termite for, of Adamstown’s houses, over half are derelict and pty. n the morning, while the children at school and the men are farm er cutting firewood on the hill js, fishing or working on their its in Bounty Bay, there is little astir in this sombre village. The men are cloistered in their hens and only a few old folk ter around outside or gather in ►s or threes to reminisce or carve weave.

Fred, Hale And Hearty

Roughly a third of the population 85 is under 16, and another third >ver 60; but the burden of caring them is not so heavy as it might for the Pitcairners are a robust e, many of whom are still active their eighties. -ast year, influenza came to the nd with us and, in turn, nearly ryone caught it, including Fred ristian who, at 81, left his bed to ird the U.S.S. Wyandot which un ectedly called. There was no soning with Fred, and he must e counted the succeeding days in I. drugged and nursed, a fair :e to pay for his outing!

U 65 anyone can apply for a

small pension from public funds and medical attention on the island is provided free—genuinely free, for there is no taxation—by government and the church in co-operation.

The nurse, usually the wife of the Pastor, is able to deal with the every day illnesses and, when the need arises, it is always possible to call in help from the surgeon of a passing ship or obtain emergency advice by radio.

It is a long time since anyone died on Pitcairn for the lack of medical attention and, in recent years, the risk has been further reduced by modern drugs and government’s

meeting two-thirds of the cost of hospital treatment in New Zealand.

The heart of Pitcairn is the Square, and even now, when so few people are about, it beats strongly. On three sides, in three modern buildings stand the church; the dispensary, library and post office; and the court house and magistrate’s office. Along the open fourth side, above the main road, runs a long, low bench shaded by trees broken only by the bell of HMS Pitcairn , a gift from the British Admiralty.

The bell, which is now cracked, is the public tocsin: a series of solemn strikes in ones and twos is the call

to prayer; peals of three summo the men to work; four is the rare signal for a share-out of food fror passing ships; and on a toll of five vigorously repeated and probabl responsible for the crack, everyon downs tools and hastens to Bount Bay to prepare for the visiting shif The church is very much part c the life of Pitcairn. We used to wal along to morning service on th Sabbath and wait in the square fo it to begin, often sitting down, wit groups of restless, inattentive childre who were being given Bible lesson: The Sabbath is a strict day of res thankfully observed, and nearl everyone attends church, the teenag girls, in particular, taking the oppoi tunity to dress smartly. We wer always welcomed and if we foun the service strange we also foun charm in its simplicity and the vigou of the singing.

The "Bounty" Bible

Standing in its sealed case in th church is the Bounty Bible, o: permanent loan from the Connecticu Historical Society, which we in spected with Pastor Ferris and Pervi Young in his dual capacity of Fide and acting Magistrate.

In it is a copy of the marriag lines of Captain Bligh, copied fron the register in the parish church o Onchan in the Isle of Man.

Recently a Pathfinder Club, ver similar in style to the Scouts an< Guides, had been formed and, on Sunday evening, we attended a dis play on the lawn outside the missioi house. Drill, first-aid and knot tying were demonstrated, the latte being remarkable for an argumenta live confusion in Pitcairnese betweei a sheepshank and a sheetbend.

Everyone contributed to the tej and after the display it was laid ou as a community picnic on lonj trestle-tables, and shared. We endec the evening with slides of Pitcain and Oeno Island, 60 miles away which the Pitcairners regularly visi for a holiday on coral beaches.

World Interest In Stamps

On three mornings a week, and of course on ship days as well, Oscai Clark is on duty at the post office: It is a bit trying to a visitor to be at the counter by seven o’clock bu by that hour the whole island is or the move and, with Mrs. Ferris in the dispensary and many friends there or at the stamp counter, it became a pleasant start to the day.

There is a world-wide interest in Pitcairn’s stamps which were intro* duced in 1940 and, although the public revenue depends on them, they

e sparingly issued and of good lality, so that collectors will con lue to regard them highly.

Far more genuine business is done stamps than one might expect on i small an island, for much of the uvenir trade is conducted through e post and outside interest in tcairn keeps the ordinary letter trrespondence remarkably high, ►me months had passed since the st new stamps were issued but even Mavis Warren, secretary of the •uvenir Agency, was often in the ist office attending to orders from any different countries.

Pitcairn's Souvenir Agency

The Souvenir Agency is one of tcairn’s responses to the recent re ction in the calls of passenger ips. It deals in mail orders for any ?e of souvenir, stamps and photo aphs and is ready to provide infor ition about Pitcairn to anyone who quires.

Outside the court house, on a nth, stands one of the anchors of dS Bounty, raised by Irving John i of the Yankee in 1957. The court use is rarely used for judicial pro :dings and far more often serves a committee room for the council d a village hall for movies, concerts J public meetings.

While we were on the island the mcillors, a majority of whom are cted, met frequently but, so as to erfere as little as possible with ;ryday life, always in the evenings.

Fhey had a heavy log of work to :omplish including the annual dget and development planning, a v civil and penal code, and a pre iinary debate on proposals for (demising the land law. 3ften, the sessions would continue til nearly midnight and it is small nder that soon after we left most

of the people set sail for the holiday atoll of Oeno, On other occasions we attended movies in the hall, including docu mentaries of Pitcairn itself, and, of course, a concert of sketches, songs and music in our honour, at which we were presented with gifts of an elegant walking-stick and a beauti fully-carved bird on the wing.

Last time, we arrived on New Year’s Eve and the annual Christmas Party had been postponed, partly be cause of rain and partly so that we could enjoy it. Ten Christmas trees transformed the Square and every one of them was laden with presents.

Father Christmas came down from the church roof with special gifts for the children who greeted him with “Jingle Bells”.

Then came the real distribution: the men started stripping the trees

and calling out the names and, for an hour or so, the Square rang with voices, movement and laughter. Even we received presents, although we had just landed!

Then, too, the Square had served as a dining-room for a public feast, an occasion which usually marks the departure of the pastor or school teacher. At least 80 of us must have sat down to eat at the long tables in an atmosphere of casual clatter arrested from time to time by not very formal speeches.

Strong Community Feeling

The feeling of community is strong and close on such occasions. There is no need for direction or orders, everyone instinctively comes together to participate in what is essentially an expression of the constancy of Pitcairn.

John Christian, the Magistrate, who on this visit was in New Zealand for an eye operation, was our principal host and he summed it up simply and adequately: ‘I love this yah Pitkern”.

Just beyond the last house in the village, the main road peters out in the open grounds of the public school lying in the shadow of Christian’s cave, at Pulau.

The story of education on Pitcairn began in the early years of the nineteenth century when John Adams taught the first generation of children to read from the Bounty Bible and Book of Common Prayer.

In 1823, John Buffet, a volunteer from a whaling-ship, remained behind as instructor and, in 1828, he was

a departure or a birthday party the feeling of community is strong as the Pitcairners gather at the long tables in the open.

icceeded by George Nobbs who, ter, was ordained priest in the hurch of England.

After the return from Norfolk land in 1864, Simon Young and s daughter Rosalind kept simple booling alive until, towards the ose of the nineteenth century, the ;venth-day Adventist Church as imed responsibility and discharged in a variable fashion, until govern ent took it over in 1948.

Through the courtesy of the New ;aland Department of Education, lalified teachers are posted to tcairn, usually for periods of two ;ars each, and a full primary course given to children between the ages five and 15, in accordance with law first passed in 1838, The school and teacher’s residence e of timber and iron and the odem equipment includes a 240 v ;hting-plant, a film projector, tape corder and other electronic aids, library, sewing machines and a 3rkshop for carpentry.

The average attendance has now lien back to the lower twenties and, ice 1959, Pitcairn girls have assisted e headmaster with the infant isses.

The School Is Lively

We visited the school unexpectedly ic morning and found a lively and od-humoured scene. To an un fitted eye, a one-teacher school vering a 10-year range in age is ther chaotic, but as we walked und, asked questions and studied 2 pupils’ work, it was evident that 2 youth of Pitcairn is being well ucated.

Their health, too, is not forgotten r in the few minutes after the bell r playtime rang, and before the ildren dashed exuberantly down the assy slopes, each received a glass milk and a fluorine tablet.

Dental health is a special problem r a community which depends on inwater caught in tanks for drink- I and which has a generally soft, getarian diet. It is not uncommon r a young man or woman to be taring dentures, excellently con victed by self-taught Elwyn iristian, who has been the island’s lofficial dentist for many years, and ao has just completed a short course remedial dentistry in Fiji.

Sadly, the better schooling of the >t 15 years has played a part in aigration from Pitcairn. Twice fore the island has been evacuated to Tahiti in 1831 and Norfolk and in 1856—and twice the people ive returned. But since World War

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, more and more young men and omen have settled in New Zealand ►r reasons ranging from the attrac ;>n of an urban life to dissatisfaction ith their own society and, more cently, reduced economic activity.

Walking around the island or, more jcurately scrambling up and down e steep tracks, the evidence of a jclining population is plain to see.

Broadly speaking, that part of itcairn which is used lies in an arc • about a thousand yards radius om the centre of Adamstown. Over ig Ridge to the north lies the slopes : Tedside where is the only other nding, Western Harbour, and the ild goats roam destructively.

In the west, the cliffs drop sharply om Taro Ground, capped by the idio station; to the south, Ship anding Point cuts off the rugged minsular of St. Paul. Within the c in the valleys and flatlands, deep ith rich, black soil are the garden itches, citrus groves and banana ands and the ever-encroaching jsh and weeds.

It is round the circumference of iis region that the new road is being jilt, with offshoots to St. Paul and, irough the upland plain of Hulianda, to McCoy’s Valley on the back ay to Taro Ground.

Farming Is Inefficient

The objective is to encourage co jeration in the use of land by im •oving access to the best of it and aking it worth while for groups : families to adopt the techniques : modern farming.

At present, farming is still con jcted in a casual, inefficient and in nsely individualistic way. Patches : “ground” are scattered all over the land and men and women stolidly od up and down the many “walley” acks from one patch to another, 'ten pushing their heavy wheel irrows which have stub runners in ace of the usual legs to suit the illy terrain.

When the soil is exhausted a new itch is cleared; the surface is xatched, the seed is sown and one ten waits on the pleasure of the eather for the crop to come.

It might be wondered why this isual method of farming must be janged if the crops are good. The imediate reason is that it consumes 10 much time which, by so small a needs to be carefully usbanded and, in the longer term, ic economy may have to exploit its itural resources to the full if the andard of living is to be maintained.

It is still too soon to mark much rogress but we saw signs of the

lesson being learned in the re afforestation of St. Paul where, new miro and the Fiji rain-tree are being planted out under a council scheme conducted by Jacob Warren.

Forestry on Pitcairn is an armed occupation, for one of the hazards of any agricultural activity on the perimeter of settlement is the in famous goat! Many years ago, no doubt, the herds were a valuable source of meat but there is no evidence they were ever truly domesticated, even though the old records contain descriptions and diagrams of family marks.

But the goats are a part of tradition and, although the stock has de generated and the meat is rarely

eaten, their effective control is a source of timeless controversy. For the present, because no owner is pre pared to tether or fence them, they have been banished to Tedside and any wanderer may be shot on sight, On the western side of the penin sular of St. Paul the land sweeps in to Rope, a shallow bay towered over by 800 ft cliffs. Down Rope, by a perilous path if one has a poor head for heights, are the caves containing the Polynesian rock-carvings, evidence of the occupation by Taratahi and his Mangarevans six centuries ago.

Along with Easter Island and Rapa, Pitcairn is of considerable interest to Polynesian archaeologists and in 1964 a team from Otago University

ipent two months on the island making an extensive survey of the evidence of occupation.

It seems to be fairly clear that Pitcairn was used by the early Polynesians at least as a temporary home and quarry site and the re mains of settlement suggest a selective yet extensive use of its re sources. With this expedition, Pit :airn began a liaison with the University of Otago which promises to benefit both the island and scientific research.

This year the council contributed to the costs of a social psychology and forest survey and next year the ioint-program includes experimental work in the construction of earth reservoirs, lined with plastic, to store rain for agricultural purposes.

Radio Broadcasts?

Straddling the path of the goats along the western ridge is the modern radio station at Taro Ground, the mlmination of a story which began when Andrew Young, the former island Secretary, experimented with signalling lamps to communicate with passing ships in 1921.

In the charge of Thomas Christian and Anderson Warren, today’s radio station, with its towering lattice-steel masts and specially-adapted equip ment, keeps Pitcairn in regular com munication with New Zealand and Fiji, both of which are 3,000 miles away.

There are plans afoot, too, to begin a broadcasting service, not only for the benefit of the Pitcairners but also for sailors on the many ships which cross the empty, South Pacific ocean.

On the outskirts of the village we paused to visit the grave of John Adams and, then, the abandoned louse of Thursday October Christian.

There is a curious story about the grave. We brought a letter ashore with us in which the writer claimed [hat the original gravestone, in wood, is in a churchyard in England and offered to negotiate its return to Pitcairn.

The claim may be a true one which should be followed up, for the present stone, repaired since our last visit, is a concrete slab of later con struction than 1829 when Adams died.

Thursday October, the son of Fletcher Christian, was the first child to be born on Pitcairn after the mutineers landed and his house, which was lived in until recent years by San Francisco-born Roy Clark and his wife May, still contains much of its original design and rough-hewn timber. We suggested to the council that it should be restored and turned

into a museum while there are still people alive who remember the old style of living.

To take tea in a Pitcairn home is to attend a feast, and we were not disappointed at the Christians, three or more families of whom co operated to entertain us.

The food was all laid out on a long table; soup made from lima beans or corn, chicken boiled or roasted, corned beef from a can which the Pitcairners love, fresh fish, Irish “taty”, sweet “taty” or kumara, pumpkin, boiled bananas, salads of cabbage, tomato and cucumber and, of course, pillhai, Pillhai is a local dish made of grated banana, pumpkin or sweet potato mixed with flour, wrapped in a banana leaf and baked in the oven.

The first course, if one has an appetite left, is followed by home made ice cream, wild strawberries, canned fruit, a delicious salad of fresh mangoes, banana and pawpaw sprinkled with lime, boiled puddings,

cake and biscuits and, according to one’s taste or beliefs, cocoa, tea or coffee.

Not even the Pitcairners, much less their guests from abroad, can finish this gargantuan repast and each family is assured of the next day’s meals as well.

A huge laundry-tub is brought in for the washing up, filled with buckets of steaming water from the copper, and the job is soon finished by willing hands, including our own, affably ac cepted, and with much chatter and laughter.

There was a slight confusion when the lights cut out through overloading but Warren Christian telephoned other houses on his circuit and soon had the generator going again. He was fortunate. There are two tele phone systems on Pitcairn, a private and a public one, both of which are party-lines of tangled wires, unreliably connected by earth return to anti quated receivers.

It happened that our house was

on the public line, though some are connected to both, but we established no communication at a distance throughout our stay—except by lean ing out of the window and shouting.

However, a new public system is on the way and should be installed this year.

After the washing up was done we sat in the cool of the evening on the front verandah over which the large banyan trees loom darkly.

In between slices of water-melon and cool fruit-drinks, Fred and Parkins Christian reminisced about a voyage to Tahiti in 1917 aboard the locally-built Messenger, an account of which, written by Fred, had re cently come to our notice. Towards midnight the party broke up.

Shadows and moonlight played on the dark road as we walked home contented and, as we turned indoors, Ship Landing Point rose clear ahead —a sharp and silent sentinel of a sleeping island.

When official duty at a plenary meeting of the council had been done, we invited the island to a farewell party and counted it a compliment when 69 out of 85 turned up.

The Last Night Arrives

The whole house was used for the first time, but the music and singing, chatter and laughter, could not defeat the toddlers, six of whom had to be sorted out from a large, string bed when the party ended.

We had saved several tins of sweet biscuits or cookies and supplemented our diminished supply of soft drinks with buckets of fresh orange-juice which some of the girls had helped to prepare.

But all knew perfectly well that what we could supply would not be enough and, in the generous Pitcairn style, each family brought a portion to make a common and sufficient pool. It was a simple and amiable evening which we shall never forget.

The last night came, our cases had gone down to the landing and we took a final slice of water-melon

next door with Pervis and Marona Young.

Since first light the craftsmen had been feverishly carving, the women weaving and preparing stamps, the children collecting fruit, and few of them went to bed early that night.

It is a curious thing that where time has little meaning there is never enough of it to permit one to be ready for the next event.

At two-thirty the lights were on, the steady tramp of feet told of men on their way to the boats, and by four o’clock, in squally weather, they were at sea waiting for the Wyandot, which, incredibly enough, was also due that day as well as our ship, the Corinthic.

Dawn had broken, murky and grey, when we said our first good byes under the miro tree at the Edge and trudged down the path to the landing.

At seven o’clock the men returned to unload cargo, launched the Reid Cowell on a falling tide which re quired some heaving and straining, and embarked us and their women folk.

We sailed out of Bounty Bay wav ing more farewells, called for the few men still aboard the Wyandot and turned into the weather towards the Corinthic, looming large out of a rain squall. The ascent to deck is nowhere near as difficult as the descent, provided one steps off on to the ladder when the launch is at the top of the swell. This we ac complished like veterans and if legs were a little wobbly as we reached the top who could really tell?

Aboard, for the next two hours it was market day again but finally the siren sounded for the last good byes and this time, we looked down on the bobbing boats.

There was a catch in our voices : as they turned home to Bounty Bay and the Pitcairn song of farewell floated up to us, to die on the air as our courses rapidly parted.

An anchor from the "Bounty" stands out side Pitcairn's court house—which more often serves as council chambers, public hall and cinema.

Why Not Pitcairn For A Holiday?

p. 55

What would Pitcairn be like for a holiday, and is it practicable to get there? A few years ago the editor of Pitcairn’s monthly paper, “Miscellany”, wrote: “No television, no buses, no trams, cars, trains, planes, et cetera —in fact nothing that carries except wheelbarrows.

No taxes to pay and no bills to foot. No stores to buy from and no money in circulation. We have a rock in the Pacific five miles round and two miles through. We have beautiful valleys and hills and plenty of fish.”

This is still mainly true and he might have added, in all truth, that Pitcairn also has a kind, courteous, strictly sober and hard-working people who make visitors welcome.

Once or twice a year the Shaw, Savill ships offer opportunity for a visitor to spend three weeks to a month ashore but careful planning is necessary—as we have found to our cost. Because the community is small accommodation is limited, but provided prospective visitors seem prepared to fall in with the ways and daily life of the island, the Pitcairn Council will give them permission to land and arrange for someone to take them in.

And, for anyone who has the time and to whom the sea, hills and limited amenities are no deterrent, a short stay on this historic island

can be an unforgettable experience.-

MC.

Pitcairn Has

p. 57

HAD MANY UPS

AND DOWNS

Pitcairn has been formally self governing since Captain Eliot of HMS “Fly” gave it its first constitution, with adult suffrage, in 1838, and it has been a cardinal principle of Britain to interfere with it as little as possible.

IN the succeeding hundred years the community had its ups and downs, including the evacuation to Norfolk Island and partial return, but two events changed the pattern of life entirely.

The first was the opening of the Panama Canal in 1915, which brought ships on the London to New Zealand run within a few miles of Pitcairn, and the second was the re direction of those ships in 1960, under the force of competition with airlines for the trans-Pacific tourist trade.

By 1920, passenger ships were breaking the tedium of the long voyage for a few hours at Pitcairn and both the social and economic order of the island were transformed.

The self-sufficient structure of communal life gave way to a new individualism, and the souvenir trade, stimulated by Laeffler, an Austrian craftsman who came to Pitcairn in the 1920’5, diminished dependence on subsistence farming; and arable land steadily degenerated into bush and weed.

Not the least of the consequences of the shabby, new economy—for the line between honest trading and sponging was often crossed—was that

it masked a growing crisis in the system of land tenure.

Originally, the land had been divided among the mutineers and, probably, the patriarchal John Adams saw to it that their descendants each received an equitable, family portion.

But over the years families varied in size; fortunate marriages were made —indeed new settlers such as the American Warrens, Browns and Clarks had no other way of acquiring land; and some of the emigrants who went to Norfolk Island never returned to claim their shares.

In consequence the pattern of ownership became uneven and the practice grew of leaving the land un divided, often in the name of a dead ancestor. Further emigration during and since the last war added to the confusion as more and more land fell into the hands of “caretakers” who were quite unable to use it.

Criticism began to grow but it might well have remained muted if the passenger ships, upon which the souvenir trade largely depended, had not been re-routed to Tahiti.

Suddenly, the young and active men who had come of age in the post-war years found their earnings and social contacts with the outside world reduced and their inheritance tangled in a web of tradition and indecision. Having had a reasonably good primary education and relatives in New Zealand to go to, they left

Pitcairn.

Margaret Cowell.

Present-day Magistrate (elected leader of the council) is John Christian, a descendant of the mutineers.

Pitcairn was settled by the "Bounty" mutineers in January, 1790, but within a few years all the men but one—John Adams—were dead. Adams, above, was community leader when in 1808 a visiting vessel discovered the secret of the "Bounty". He died in 1829.

Enigmatic

pp. 63-65

Personality Parade

Enigmatic Man From Manus

One of the most enigmatic members of Papua-New Guinea’s House of Assembly is the member for the Manus open electorate, Paliau Maloat. He sits on one of the back benches, quite close to Jim Grose, of Kavieng. He seldom speaks in the House, and outside it he keeps very much to himself.

rOHN Guise, Matthias Toliman, and other prominent politicians onfess that he has them baffled, and P he has any confidant at all in he House it is probably Keith McCarthy, the Director of District Administration.

Yet this is the man whom Dr.

Margaret Mead, the anthropologist, ias described as possessing more real alent in the art of leadership than ny other native person she has met.

'his is the man who in 1946, 1947 nd 1948 held spellbound his fellow lanus with a brand of oratory which aused Ted Sansom, the then District )fficer at Manus to say, “This fellow sminds me of Hitler at the Nurem erg Rally” (Ted did not, however, se the word “fellow”).

Paliau. a wiry, light-skinned, well reserved man of about 50, is not true Manus, but an island Manus in the Manus language, Matunkor). l pre-war sergeant of police, he was ighly thought of until he had the lisfortune to be captured in Rabaul fter the Japanese invasion of 1942. denounced to the Japanese as an dherent of the Australians, he was iven the alternative of working as policeman for the Japanese, or sing executed. He chose to live.

Worked For Japs

For the last couple of years of ie war he was one of the most rominent natives working in Rabaul )r the Japanese.

For these activities he was bitterly >sailed, by many Europeans who lew and liked him before the war, id by some of his fellow Manus ilicemen, notably the late Sgt.lajor Foginau.

If Paliau knows you, and if he is itisfied you are not starting up an d witch hunt, he will tell you, “Yes, worked as a policeman for the ipanese. I had to or die. I also lw many Manus who had been left diind in Rabaul. They were sick id starving. I looked after them. became their leader. They were land Manus, island Manus and itwater Manus. Never mind, I oked after all of them and they oked up to me”.

He will deny that he maltreated iy prisoners—Australian, American

or Indian—and he says with consider able reason, “If I had, why wasn’t 1 shot on sight when the Japanese surrendered? The Australians could have done that and nobody would have worried about it”.

In fact, he was kept under in vestigation for many months in Rabaul, and was cleared. Men who knew Paliau well, such the late Sir Beaumont Phillips, Ted Taylor, the late Bob Melrose, Jim Taylor and Keith McCarthy, never condemned him for his wartime association with the Japanese. Their attitude to him was or is one of understanding for the position he was in.

When Paliau returned to Manus in late 1946 he found the place in a ferment. A cargo cult of large pro portions had developed, brought about no doubt by the transforma tion of Manus from a peaceful out station into one of the largest American bases in the SW Pacific.

Kings and prophets abounded. A cult leader had been murdered on Rambutso Island, and with the exception of the small SDA Mission on Lou Island, all other mission activity had practically ceased. On the south coast in particular the Catholic Mission had lost nearly all of its adherents.

Paliau, the saviour of the Manus in Rabaul, became the focus of all that the Manus were trying to express and achieve. The islands of Baluan, Mouk, Lou and Rambutso, and practically the whole of the south coast of Big Manus, were his dominions. He toured these areas, accompanied by his bodyguard of “Besman” as they were called, and he spoke eloquently and effectively on the changes the Manus would have to make in their way of life if they

wanted to develop and play a significant part in the future of the Territory.

He was accused of being the leader and inspiration of the cargo cult, but this was never proved.

He was denounced by the Catholic Mission (the late Bishop Scharmach was particularly antagonistic) and the bulk of the Administration officers on Manus, and the few planters there, were also less than sympathetic.

When a charge of adultery was sustained against him and he served a short term of imprisonment, it seemed he would end like some other postwar leaders of native thought— Tomi, Kabu and Yali—bewildered, frustrated and soured by the apparent opposition and lack of understanding by the Administration towards native hopes and aspirations.

Enters Politics

The inception of a local govern ment council on Baluan saved him. With an understanding and sympathetic officer. J. R. Landman, to start the council off, Paliau be came its first president. He held this office from 1951 to 1963, when he was elected to the House of Assembly. He became a worthwhile member of the District Advisory Council and he interested himself in agricultural development and various movements designed to improve the status of women in Manus.

With his background, much was expected of Paliau when the House

>f Assembly really got down to its ob of legislating for the Territory; nstead of which he has been in conspicuous. Possibly his inability to peak English has tended to make lim withdraw from debate and leave he field to the English-speaking nembers. Possibly also he has ealised how insular and narrow the rtanus have been in their outlook md thinking, vis a vis men like juise, Tollman, Zurecnuoc, Lapun, )irona Abe and Lepani Watson, who an take a much broader and rational view of events.

However, shrewd judges are sure hat more profound and more ignificant reasons exist for Paliau’s withdrawn and aloof attitude.

They put it down to a fierce esentment and a deep sense of umiliation which he still feels be ause of his treatment just after the far and up till the inception of tie Baluan Council in 1951. To ompound it, he hears of develop lental programmes for the High mds, the Sepik, New Britain, lorobe and other districts, but :arcely a mention of the need for evelopment in Manus.

A Proud People

The Manus are a proud and idependent people and they value -eedom to a much greater extent lan many other New Guinea eople.

Paliau. and those of his age, vividly how their island ill into Japanese hands without a lot being fired in its defence. They imember its reconquest by the Linericans and the building up there, i an incredibly short time, of that mazing and powerful base. They ave seen all this vanish until now iere is little but an airfield at lomote and an insignificant skeleton establishment.

Though there are only about 4,000 Manus, in terms of initiative, :lf-reliance and plain straight out »awy” they are head and shoulders t>ove most other New Guinea sople, and in Paliau they have a lan with a proven ability to lead lem and inspire them.

If, when self-government comes, le rulers of Papua and New Guinea ish to have their northern sea iproaches made reasonably secure, tey would do well to now bring aliau into their inner councils.

They would be wise if they made i attempt to allay his suspicions id to persuade this proud and highly itelligent man that Manus and its -ople are not forgotten in the plan )r a viable New Guinea nation.

GOROHAUVE

Fiji's Oratory

pp. 67-71

SPRINGS OF

DRY UP

From a Suva Correspondent

Fiji’s Legislative Council

aced through an agenda con

lining 12 bills in one day’s sit ng near the end of October and osed a query. ¥HY, wondered observers, had the springs of oratory dried up since te 18 unofficial members had re irned from London?

A meeting at the end of September isted only 105 minutes. Speaker faurice Scott said at the close of ic October session that he thought srhaps travelling round the globe ad taken the members’ wind.

Whatever the reason, the 18 un [ficials, even the usually wordy ones, ave had very little to say at the two ost-London conference sessions.

The 12 bills dealt with in October icluded two which normally would ave produced some sort of debate, at there was nothing. One of the ills was a major piece of legislation, hich improved on existing laws for ic training of apprentices.

Its importance, as the Colonial scretary, Mr. P. D. Macdonald Dinted out, was that it might close ic breach through which an alarm ig number of Fiji’s skilled artisans e passing to newer and more profit )le pastures abroad.

No Arguments

Much could have been made of guments for raising wages, a neat tie election platform for next year, it few members had anything to say i the matter.

Mr. Andrew Deoki led protests gainst the use of the phrase “in mtured learner” in the bill and ;ked that the word be dropped be tuse of its associations with the past, hen the Indians first came to the olony as indentured labourers.

Could it be that the thoughts of lost members are on politics, racially id otherwise, and that the reluctance > speak is a sort of calm before the orm expected next year when the >uncil debates the new constitution? (This correspondent guesses that le debate will come about March id the elections for the new council i October.) Mr. Deoki managed to persuade the overnment to remove the word “in mtured”, which meant 102 amend icnts during the committee stage

of the bill. The Government was sweetly reasonable about it although the Attorney-General, Mr. Justice Lewis, produced a heavy-footed homily showing that the Indian people should be proud of the word because they had by their own efforts come a long way since then.

Mr. Lewis said that he had seen in Washington, DC, a large statue of a Negro—he had forgotten the name —who had reached an eminent posi tion. On the plinth were the words, ‘The son of a slave”.

The moral of Mr. Lewis’ story went over his congregation’s heads. They heard only the word “slave”.

Even the adjournment motion at

this session, which is the peg on which most unofficial members hang argu ments and appeals about everything and, sometimes, nothing, produced nothing newsworthy. Then it was all over until Budget Day at the end of November.

Although members have been re luctant to speak in the council chamber, the six Indian members — the four Federation Party men, Messrs. A. D. Patel. S. M. Koya, James Madhavan and C. A. Shah, nd the two independents, Messrs.

Deoki and C. P. Singh, have been addressing meetings in the Colony.

Mr. Singh, who at the London Con ference had moved over to the side

of the Europeans and Fijians on the common role issue, accepted the in vitation to address the meetings along with the other five.

Despite the hostility of Federation Party supporters, Mr. Singh defended his London stand at the meetings, which were called to put the Indians of Fiji in the picture on the London agreement. He said he had taken his attitude because to have insisted on a common roll would have damaged racial harmony.

The others were critical of every thing done at London. Mr. Patel thought that Mr. Anthony Green wood, the Secretary for the Colonies, should have presided throughout and not gone flying off to Aden, “sneak ing back to Britain unnoticed”, with his mind not applied fully to the Fiji problem.

Mrs. Eirene White, Under Secre tary of State, lacked experience— the most important quality to preside over such a conference, Mr. Patel said.

Common Roll Issue

Mr. Patel also complained that, as Rotumans, Tongans, Gilbertese and other Islanders living in Fiji had been placed on the Fijian roll and the Chinese had become Europeans for the purpose of inclusion on the Euro pean roll, everybody had the common roll except the Indians, and the Indians were the only ones who wanted it.

In his speech at Ba, Mr. Patel said that if the Indians had been able to ;how unity when Mrs. White was in Fiji she would have been very im pressed, but they had been split up nto so many parties. (When Mrs.

White was in Fiji, the Federation Party was claiming that 80-90 per :ent. of the Indian population was behind the party).

Mr. Patel told his audience that while passing through America on his way to London, he spoke to an Illinois ;enator who told him that the trouble with the Indian people all over the world was that they were too tolerant md mild and not aggressive enough.

Mr. Patel added that if they did not mt their foot forward now for their ights they would, in, say, five years, ;hed tears of disappointment.

Mr. Patel, at a Suva meeting, said le would do his best to crush the iroposed constitution by collective epresentation by all the leading ndian citizens of Fiji, who would )e called together to prepare a nemorandum.

He said that Fiji wanted indepen lence in the same way as Australia md New Zealand had independence, )ut in Fiji the Government was the

“daughter-in-law of the CSR Com pany”, and the country was virtually run by Australians. The British Gov ernment meanwhile had “cheated the Indians”.

Mr. Patel’s utterances brought a caustic editorial from the Fiji Times, which criticised him for “denounc ing” Her Majesty’s Government while holding a major portfolio in Fiji.

Said the Times : “Mr. Patel has inferred that the Government of Fiji (of which he and Mr. J. Madhavan are members) is under the influence

of the CSR, an accusation which will doubtless surprise the company as much as it will the people of Fiji.

“If Mr. Patel can produce specific examples of outside pressure to which he and his colleagues have been compelled to yield, then obviously in the public interest he should make them known.

“If, on the other hand, his state ment is baseless, then in making it he has displayed an irresponsibility which should likewise be exposed by his colleagues in the Government and

in particular by the head of that Government.

“Messrs. Patel and Madhavan and their two associates in the so-called Federation’ group of Indian members of the Legislative Council, Messrs.

C. A. Shah and S. M. Koya, are n a difficult position, created by Leir sorry performance at the London constitutional conference.

“They refused to discuss the subject natter of the conference with their ; ellow delegates, Fijian, European md Indian, and with representatives >f other racial groups before going o London. . . .

“They therefore had little or nothi ng of constructive value to contri >ute, but confined themselves to lemands for the immediate intro luction of common roll elections to which there was strong opposition fom the other delegates and for vhich there was little support and ess enthusiasm in Fiji). . . .

“It is clear to anyone in touch yith the feelings and opinions of »eople, of all communities, through int Fiji that the London recommen lations have found wide acceptance nd approval.

“They meet the aims for which the onference was called and Fiji people enerally are content to accept them ,s such, and are interested to see how hey will work out in practice.

“The stupidity of talk about smashing’ or ‘wrecking’ the proposals terns from efforts by a small group f politicians to distract attention rom their failure to measure up to hose standards of wisdom and tatesmanship which were called for t a time of historic decision.

“The ‘Federation’ four failed to be onstructive at London.

“They have produced no construc ve thinking since—nothing designed 0 increase the prosperity and con mtment of the people of Fiji, noth ig that will create more jobs or will jad to a stable atmosphere of good will in which men and women can ve in peace and children grow up 1 happiness.

“Personal vilification, racialism and aseless attacks on other Govern icnts, institutions and people are a oor substitute.”

It seems likely that the Federation 'arty will concentrate its attacks on hat part of the London agreement which gives the Fijians two more eats in the Legislative Council.

The extra seats were given because ic British Government and the Euro eans recognised a “special position” ccupied by the Fijians in their own ountry, but a demand for parity of eats by the Indians will no doubt e seen by the Fijians as an attack n that special position.

Pacific Planters’

pp. 73-75

DIGEST

REPLANTING COCONUTS

THE large-scale coconut planting scheme well under way in Fiji is being duplicated in Tonga with the aid of a special grant from the British Government.

In the Solomon Islands, Lever’s has expansion and replanting schemes in progress. Western Samoa is now lagging far behind.

Any replanting programme under taken by an individual grower means the establishment of a plantation nursery. In the nursery selected seed nuts have a good chance to sprout and grow into first class seedlings for planting out into the field.

It cannot be emphasised often enough that it is a waste of time and money to use unselected or self-sown nuts for planting.

The nursery should be located in a bright, sunny position away from overshadowing trees and buildings.

One central nursery is easier to man age than several smaller nurseries in different places.

The nursery is best situated, if pos sible, near the area where the seed lings are to be planted so as to avoid damage to them while being taken to the field and also save on trans port and labour.

A nearby water supply is useful so that the plants can be watered in dry weather.

The top-soil of the area should be light or sandy to about a depth of one foot. Heavy, poor-draining soil can cause rotting of the nuts in wet weather.

When the site for the nursery has been chosen it should be cleared of all bush, then the area forked well.

With forking any compost, animal manure, dead leaves, ashes, etc., should be mixed in the soil.

The area should be marked into beds about four feet wide with a shallow drain one foot wide between them. The area should be strongly fenced against straying animals.

When the nursery has been pre pared and fenced, seed-nuts should be planted. These nuts should previ ously have been selected and stored.

Nuts are planted in two rows or lines, 18 inches apart, along the beds, with 12 inches between each nut in each row.

The shallow drains between the beds serve as footpaths and so pre vent trampling of the soil in the beds.

The nursery should need little at tention once it has been planted, apart from regular weeding and water ing.

The grower should make careful note of the date on which his seed nuts were planted. If different beds were planted on different dates notes should be made of each planting date.

BUNCHY TOP

EXPERTS who have viewed Samoa's bunchy top problem gloomily pre dict Samoa stands to lose its export trade completely if control of the disease is not quickly affected.

The country is aware of the havoc which bunchy top is causing and it has arranged for Mr. W. H. Smith to be seconded from the NSW De partment of Agriculture to advise on methods of control.

Bunchy top is evident in all banana growing areas right throughout the Pacific. Many years ago it found its way into Australia in infected suckers from Fiji.

The disease has now been brought under control in Australia by regulatory action and the co-operative efforts of growers.

Bunchy top is caused by the presence of an infectious virus in the sap of the banana plant. The disease is spread by the banana aphid, which transfers the virus from diseased to healthy plants, in much the same manner as a species of mosquito spreads dengue fever in man.

The first symptoms of the disease appear in the leaves of the plant.

The youngest leaves of each plant in the stool should be examined from the underside. Leaves should be held so that the light passes through them.

In recently infected plants several broken dark-green streaks will be seen along the finer veins of the underside of the leaf. These streaks may vary from a series of dark-green dots to a continuous dark-green line with a ragged edge.

Infected plants make little further growth in height, and the successive new leaves appear to rise from the

one point, resulting finally in a rosette-like arrangement of the leaves This bunching or resetting of the leaves is not very striking until some months after the disease has appearec in a plant, and every effort shouk be made to detect the disease befon this stage is reached.

Success in dealing with bunch} top lies in the earliest detection ol diseased stools and their immediate removal. Infected stools and those surrounding them should be sprayec thoroughly with a contact insecticide in such a manner as to kill all the aphids on the plant.

Infected plants should be dug oui of the ground, split along the whole length, cut up into small pieces and destroyed.

POULTRY RED MITE

TN every country of the work poultry red mite is recognised a; one of the most serious parasites o poultry, and nowhere is the scourge more evident than in the tropics.

Red mite also infests mynah birds as those people well know who have had mite-infested mynahs nesting ir eaves or under porches.

Red mite feeds on the blood o: poultry and even small infestation: are sufficient to cause loss in bod} weight and reduction in egg produc tion.

Feeding takes place mainly during the hours of darkness, and during th( day the mites remain in cracks anc crevices in the fowlhouse where th< female mite lays its eggs.

In a heavily infested house, ovei 5,000 mites may feed on a singh bird during the night and casual ex amination of the houses during th( day will often fail to reveal this in festation.

Many different treatments have beer used to control this parasite anc

frequently poultry keepers rely upon regular creosoting of fowlhouses to keep infestations at a low level.

Partially effective treatments, how ever, only reduce mite numbers for a short period because during the summer months the life cycle takes only 7-10 days to complete, and even small numbers of mites can affect the health of the birds.

For complete control of the mite the residual insecticide, Sevin, has proven its worth over the last two years in many tropical areas.

Spraying of Sevin 5 per cent, on poultry is not necessary, the applica tion being made to the structure of the poultry house. Mites which are not killed by the initial spraying will be killed when they move over the treated surfaces.

Sevin spray can be used even with birds left in the houses during treat ment. This is particularly useful in large, deep litter houses containing upwards of a thousand birds, where the labour involved in moving the birds would be considerable.

Since Sevin has a very low mammalian toxicity it is not neces sary for the operator to wear elaborate protecting clothing provided he takes reasonable care.

Sevin in dust form has been proven outstandingly effective against fleas in cats and dogs and it can be used on both with utmost safety.

Kay Poole Leaves

p. 75

The Solomons

From Gabrielle Lawson in Horiana.

THE Government Information Officer, Miss Kay Poole, who left the BSIP on retirement leave to Australia in November, will be missed very much in Honiara, not only by her old friends, but as someone who has devoted 18 years to conscientious service with the Colonial Government here.

A presentation was made privately at Government House on the eve of her departure. This presentation was made on behalf of her old friends, with a fund set up for that purpose.

Kay was deeply moved by this gesture when she was presented with a solid silver tray, together with a cigarette box, cigarette case and lighter. Kay said these were things she had always looked at in the shops and never hoped to own.

Kay’s voice was heard regularly every Thursday night from the broadcasting station, giving the “Pacific Islands Bulletin”. When

SIBS was in its infancy she gave a Sunday morning broadcast of news —there wasn’t much news in 1947 in the BSIP but she always found something of interest to report. She gradually became the source of in formation in the Protectorate.

She was a member of the Guadal canal Club all the years since 1947, and during her long membership held office on the committee. An informal dance in her honour was held at the club and another pre sentation made.

There are few “old-timers” now left in the Solomons. New Chief Information Officer is Mr. David Tudor-Pole.

Western Samoa

p. 75

John Milne Leaves Western Samoa

WITH the departure from Apia at the end of October of Mr.

John Milne, 50 years of New Zealand control of world-renowned, Apia observatory ended.

Mr. Milne was the last observer-in charge to come under the control of the NZ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Local man Philip Muller now takes over, and the observatory is incharge of the independent Samoan Government.

Next year Mr. Milne will visit Pacific seismological stations on a fellowship.

From the Islands Press

p. 77

DURING the past week we have been told, directly and indirectly, that certain people are feeling ashamed of this paper be cause we are publishing letters which, to their way of thinking, are not beneficial to the general OUTSIDERS’ viewpoint of the island.

If we could honestly say that the community functions as a happy, united group of people, or that the substance of the letters is any different from those pub lished as far back as 1932, then there might be reasonable grounds for complaint.

Unfortunately nothing seems to have altered and the next logical question we should ask ourselves is—have we really progressed since the so-called “good old days?”

Any individual has the dem ocratic right to make fair comment or criticism of public officials and others who seek public approval.

This can be as caustic and in temperate as the critic may wish, providing it is honest, without malice and based on fact.

We will continue to publish letters if they are honest, without malice and are based on fact. If people are still ashamed of this newspaper for doing this we ask them how long do they intend to bury their heads in the sand and ignore the contentious subjects which are always before us.— Editorial in “The Norfolk Islander”.

THERE has been much dis cussion in recent weeks con cerning new Government of American Samoa procedure on visits by Western Samoans. This question touches a basic aspect of relations between the two Samoas.

The policy of continually mak ing it harder for Western Samoans to visit American Samoa con stitutes an added hardship to people already suffering from the division of their families. Visits become more difficult all the time.

First, a passport was required.

Now the visitors must have a pre paid return ticket. Next on the schedule is said to be a $750 bond. If implemented, this demand could bar all but a tiny minority of Western Samoans from visiting.

Advocates of these restrictions say it is necessary to keep un desirable persons from Western Samoa from establishing them selves on Tutuila. We agree, but is it necessary to treat all Western Samoans as potential undesirables? —Editorial in “The Samoa Times”, Pago Pago.

A LETTER addressed as follows arrived recently from England: The Secretary, Civil Servants Association, Bairiki, Tarawa, Gilbert and Sullivan Islands.— ltem in a Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony Newsletter. r pHE plan to conserve Govern i ment finances by dismissing one-fifth of the teaching staff, clos ing schools, raising the school entry age, and employing no new expatriate teachers next year strikes most of the public as an incredibly shortsighted and con fused approach to this country’s problems of economic develop ment.

Such action is expected as the last resort of a bankrupt govern ment but the facts appear to show that the government is not bankrupt; the country has a vast potential for development pro vided the finance can be found; and, as far as the Minister of Education and the public are aware, no attempt has yet been made to obtain this finance as an alternative to slashing educational and other expenditure and throw ing people out of work.— Editorial in “Samoana”, Apia.

THE promise of more oppor tunities for Samoans through tourism has now become a reality. All through these two weeks, people have been running all over trying to figure out how to get a job at the new hotel.

Many others have been plotting for quite some time on how to get a little business space, and perhaps land a second job.

It would be nice to see the people who were willing three years ago to subscribe—on the basis of nothing more than promises—get some preferential treatment. Where abilities are equal, or vary slightly, we would

like to see shareholders or their wives and husbands get the job or opportunity. We feel that’s fair. —Editorial in the “Samoa News”, Pago Pago.

MANY of us Papuans and New Guineans are concerned about the wide publicity that your newspaper and some southern papers have given to the recent marriage between one of our fellow New Guineans and a white lass.

What is unusual about their marriage and does the Press have to make such wide publicity? Is it the colour of the skin or the creed the Press is mainly con cerned about? Colour of the skin does not mean anything at all.

Nature has just made us to be like this, and that is it.

Perhaps the Press is focusing on the groom’s background, but that does not really matter. As long as the persons concerned love each other, that is the main thing.

I support freedom of the Press, but I personally think the Press has addressed the affair too deeply.— Letter from Lahui T. Egi, Administrative Co 11 ege , Port Moresby, in the ‘‘South Pacific Post”.

THE Cook Islands News has interviewed the great majority of the crews aboard yachts that have visited Rarotonga during the past year. A glance at an in formal list kept in the office shows that roughly 80 per cent, of the voyagers liked these islands (mainly Rarotonga) better than any other place they had visited in the Pacific. Tahiti rated the least popular, the main criticisms being that officials there were very rude, prices much too high, that there were far too many tourists and military people . , . and that there were no girls.

The French outer islands of Huahine, Tahaa, and some of the Tuamotus, however, received high ratings as being “unspoiled”.— Editorial in the “Cook Islands News”.

TOO right we need an ombuds man in Fiji! The public are being made to dance to the con venience of officials, as Mr. Colin Philp has sagely remarked in the Fiji Times.—Letter from Lindsay Verrier in the “Fiji Times”.

The Warpath

p. 78

RUGBY UNION ON

IN NEW GUINEA

By Jim Huxley, former Managing- Editor, “New Guinea Times Courier”

Although Rugby league has

been the main code of Rugby played in Papua and New Guinea for a dozen or so years, there is an indication that Rugby union will issue the 13-a-side game with a real challenge, and I believe that challenge will be quite evident before the end of the 1966 season.

UNTIL this year league had been “the” game in the Territory.

Union had taken on to some extent in Port Moresby, but was never considered a great threat to the part professional league set-up. It will, most likely, continue to be the under dog code there, but it will become much stronger than it is now.

Over on the New Guinea side there was no union at all—it was all league. Players and supporters were just as fanatical about it as their counterparts in Port Moresby.

But, towards the end of the season just concluded union was introduced to New Guinea. A team of past and present Goroka league players, cal ling themselves New Guinea, accom modated a team from Port Moresby, known as Papua, and beat them on the Goroka Showground, 5-3, for the HMAS Melbourne Cup.

The trophy had been given by the sportsmen of the warship for annual competition between the Papua and New Guinea Rugby unions, when the ship was in Port Moresby on a visit a week or two before the inaugural “Inter-territory” clash.

From all reports the “Papua” side was a younger, fitter, speedier and much lighter combination than the big, slow but very experienced “New Guinea” XV.

“New Guinea” was led by former champion Australian union lock forward and planter Brian Johnson— now, ironically, a legend in Territory Rugby league circles. With him in the line-up were another ex-union international, long retired Neil Latimer, and former Sydney first grade league players Athol Preston and Rob Hannon, the present stars of the Goroka league side.

The union fixture at Goroka was played soon after the Highlanders

had lost the Kearin-Sheargold Trophy league competition to Lae, after holding it for five years.

The match was well supported and with Goroka no longer “King of the League”, union, under the Johnson influence—just as league did under Johnson—should flourish and spread.

Rugby league, last season, had a bad trot on the mainland of New Guinea. Only three towns contested the mter-town series—against six the previous season—and at times the game fell to a record low as far as players and supporters were con cerned. And this was most noticeable in Lae, despite the fact that Lae had produced the inter-town premiers.

I believe that Rugby union has thus presented itself in the New Guinea region at a most opportune time.

League is played as an amateur game in New Guinea and has very little to offer the participant. In most cases he pays to play and over a season it becomes a costly affair.

Union, on the other hand, is con tested at the South Pacific Games and therefore offers an incentive to the young player. Even in non- Games years, tours could be ar ranged against Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and other Pacific countries, as well as Australia. In Australia union is not as strong as league, which means a Papua-New Guinea side could compete on a competitive basis.

Now what does the future hold for Rugby union in New Guinea?

I am a league supporter from way back, and personally would hate to see union take over, but unless the league authorities, both in New Guinea and Australia, get right on the ball with some top drawer administration and promotion union is going to move right in. Not just as another game of Rugby, but as THE game of Rugby.

A big percentage of European league players in the Territory are really union enthusiasts, playing league for convenience, and they would surely switch back to union if given the opportunity.

Native players could get just as much satisfaction playing union as they do get out of league, and the possibility of getting trips to other parts of the Pacific would, I believe, help to lift their game and be in centive enough for them to switch codes.

Many have terrific potential as footballers, and from New Guinea will come some really great future players.

One thing is certain at this stage: Rugby league in New Guinea, for the first time in its history, has some real opposition.

When 'Floggings'

pp. 83-90

That More Gentle Age When 'Floggings' Were The Rule

G. A. V. Stanley, who died in Port Moresby on October 6, was a man of independent mind and spirit, who liked nothing better than a good controversy. He would have been delighted lad he known that only a month after his death a photograph :ound among his personal papers would touch off a burst of publicity that would fill the front pages of some of the Austra ian newspapers. The photograph was a censored picture of a >ublic caning of several Germans and a Belgian in Rabaul )n November 13, 1914, by order of the Australian Military Administrator, Col. William Holmes.

IE canings were ordered as “exemplary punishment” for an lult committed at Namatanai, v Ireland, on the Rev. William iry Cox a British national, who chairman of the Methodist sion in the Bismarck Archipelago. : was assaulted because of a »icion that he had been a spy for Australian forces, fatives were forbidden to be in vicinity of Proclamation Square n the canings took place; but nale German residents of Rabaul 5 ordered to attend, although they 5 not compelled to witness the ishments.

Ithough the Military Administra i orders were that no photographs ' to be taken, an American

ship’s fireman took one without being observed, and so apparently did at least two other people. Searches were made by the Australian Government for the photographs at the time, after a copy of one of them was sent to a Brisbane newspaper, which referred it to the censor, but no copies were found.

Nevertheless, one of the photo graphs reached the German Govern ment in Berlin where a note of protest was lodged about the canings.

This touched off a wartime con troversy about the whole affair.

The fact that, 50 years later, a copy of the photograph was found m GAV’s papers, was cabled in November to the Australian news papers by a Port Moresby journalist,

Rev. W. H. Cox, whose caning by a number of Germans touched off an international incident in New Guinea in 1914, is standing on the extreme right of this photograph, taken during those more gentle days in New Guinea. His wife is in the centre of the front row with their daughter Freda. All in the group were mis sionaries. The photograph has been made available by Max Hayes, of Rabaul.

A “Censored ”

Photograph Recalls NG’s Caning Era

Colonel William Holmes, the Australian Military Administrator in New Guinea, who ordered assailants of the Rev. W. H.

Cox to be publicly caned.

gether with an account of the iginal caning, and the background • it.

There was a wild scramble by the ustralian newspapers to get hold of e censored photograph, and this rned out to be easier than the Press id imagined. With the publicity tout GAV’s copy, many people loned up the newspaper offices to y they had copies, too—kept all ese years from the censor’s hands, le copies had been offered for sale the time by one or other of the rreptitious photographers.

Also to hand came one or two d-timers former Australian )opers—who had witnessed the ning, and their accounts brightened i the news pages and the radio ws commentaries. Some of their jmories weren’t, unfortunately, very od.

"Convict Times"

“Do you remember how you men t when these people were being blicly flogged?” one interviewer ked of a former trooper.

“Yes I do. We felt it was terrible, e felt we must have been back in 5 convict times.”

But others, not quoted in the news pers, who also remember those ics, recall the caning of the :rmans as a not-very-special in lent at a time when caning was ' order of the day. Quite a number years were to pass, and much )re was to be said in Australia, be ■e caning was finally prohibited as method of punishment in New linea. Caning was generally re red to as “flogging”, although the m was incorrect.

The assault on the Rev. William nry Cox, which was in fact a ling, and the official caning of the rmans concerned in it, were

merely symptoms of a gentler day and age.

The assault of Mr. Cox occurred on October 26, 1914, after Aus tralian forces had occupied Kavieng, but before any of them had arrived at Namatanai.

There was much tension among German officials in the township and

there was also considerable unrest among local natives. German officials and planters believed that the native unrest had been caused through the influence of teachers belonging to the Methodist Mission, and they also be lieved—again incorrectly—that Mr.

Cox was a spy.

A number of Germans, including the German medical officer, and a Belgian planter, decided, after a drinking session, that Cox deserved a thrashing.

Three of the party rushed into the mission house where they found Cox talking to the missionary’s wife.

The medical officer pointed a pistol at Cox and exclaimed, “You are a prisoner”.

Cox was then seized by the neck, pushed or dragged out of the room on to the verandah and down the steps, held down over a wash-tub, and given 30 or 40 strokes with a cane. His assailants then ran away, and were seen by the German mis sionary as he was returning to the station.

The Official Story

When this affair was reported to Colonel Holmes, he had an inquiry made by a Captain Manning, and the Germans concerned admitted in writing what they had done. In Volume X of the Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18, Seaforth Mackenzie reports: “To Holmes, this action against a prominent British subject—and a missionary—by Germans living under the authority and protection of a British government in newly-con quered territory naturally appeared to be one of outrageous insolence and defiance. ... In the highly charged state of a war atmosphere, the assault seemed, when first re ported, to have been purposely com mitted in order to insult the British character and cause. The indignation

One of the photo graphs of the Rabaul "flogging" which caused all the fuss.

The culprits were held down over a large cabin trunk.

oused was intense, and the crime died for prompt punishment and ippression.

“Especially did Holmes conceive at the dignity and authority of the ilitary administration had been tentionally flouted. To persons parated from these events by a ide distance of time or space, it is :rhaps easy to judge that he wrongly signed to the occurrence a political dour which clouded his usually ear vision; yet the judgement must 5 passed.

“Here is no question as to whether 5 was morally justified in retaliating r a brutal act by inflicting similar mishment on the offender; the >ue is legal and political—not moral.

“In the face of a delicate inter itional situation, with the tide of cial feeling running full, he decided treat Manning’s report as a con usive judicial finding, and to dis use with a trial.”

30 Strokes For Ringleader

Holmes went ahead and issued an der that the Germans should be iblicly punished.

The order then prescribed that the igleader should receive 30 strokes th the cane, and the others 25 okes each, except for the German ictor’s young assistant who was to zeive 10.

Before the punishments were in cted, the Australian Administrator ade a speech in Proclamation

Square in which he explained the reasons for it and warned the German residents who had been compelled to attend that assaults on Bntish subjects would not be tolerated.

All the Germans, except Weber, the former German judge, and another German then left, and the arrested , were P l i nished witt ! a about as thick as a mans thumb .

Subsequently, as a protest against .proceedings, all the German officials resigned their posts as advisers to the Administration.

The question of whether Colonel Holmes’ action was legal was immediately raised in the Common wealth Parliament. When the Minister for Defence, Senator Pearce, looked into the dispatches, and found that the pumshments were not the result a vf court ’ he . assured insfrnrt?n!f f W ° U d issue an nstruction that this form of punishment should not again be employed.

Meanwhile, the Australian Government had sent a fuller statement of the case to England, based on an opinion from Pitt Cobbett, Emeritus Professsor of Law in the University 91 Sydney, who contended that Colonel Holmes action was justified.

He said that the offence constituted an infraction of the proclamation of martial law previously issnpH bv

Holmes, an* tEe

had ° been'°a S precaution miuary fU'c i A , • • * . .

With this legal opinion to back it

up, the Commonwealth Government refused to bring Holmes to trial, The Holmes’ affair wasn’t the end G f the cane in New Guinea. It was widely being used to keep the natives in c heck, and the publicity over the Holmes’ affair resulted in the Aus tralian Government making a review of the position.

Under the Germans, permits had always issued to employers of native labour to punish breaches of discipline and such things as neglect of duty> lazin re fr ac tory conduct and absenc e without cause could be dealt with by flogging or birching or by toiling with or without chains, * . r

Outcry From Planters

when the Australians took over, and unt il August, 1915, this system was maintained without alteration, and it caused no special interest. But then the Australian Government in structed the military administration that flogging of natives was not to be permitted in future. On August 15 that year the regulations were amended to forbid corporal punish ment by anybody other than a gov ernment official following a judge’s order.

T hk M ew Oninprf i“Ski a ? °. utcry *5 Guinea from the planters and '***’' ° f Wh ° m Were A “ter of protest from five leading German companies to the Administrator said the amendment had caused great consternation and

jciety among all settlers of the )lony.

The letter said: “As soon as the fives get aware of this change of s regulations, it will be impossible keep up the absolutely necessary jcipline amongst the labourers and 5 boys will neglect their work to ch an extent that the lucrativeness all plantations is questioned . . . ; natives of these islands are man beings of the very lowest mdard of life in the whole world, d their education is therefore like ught. Even the natives around ibaul, though being in continuous ich with white people for over 30 ars, are not yet more than children, d they have to get a licking just well as every naughty boy in ilised countries gets from his rents or schoolmasters”.

C. D. Rowley, in his Australians German New Guinea 1914-1921 :ords that at the end of 1915 the litary administrator reported to the istralian Government that total Dhibition of flogging for labour ences had been a mistake.

“It is also evident that natives are w taking advantage of the know ige that their masters, or even icials, are powerless to inflict the ly publishment that they dread, and ; becoming cheeky and more Ficult to manage,” the administra said.

Phe officer-in-charge of native airs reported that “matters are ting serious”. He added, “From areas the statement is made that ys are out of control. Gaol is ighed at, especially in Rabaul, as : boys get better food and very le work. I do not say that flogging mot be done without but I do nk that such a drastic change ght be introduced gradually by awing the court to order floggings >r labour offences)”.

"losing Control"

Phe harbour master reported that ropean officers on administration ps were losing control of their ;ive crews.

Fhe Australian officer at Kavieng •orted that the number of deser ts was assuming great proportions 1 “they simply laugh at any order return to work and welcome the a of calaboose, which is no shame a nigger”.

From many other areas, however, such complaints were coming in, the good reason that flogging s going on anyhow, illegally.

Linder this pressure the Australian •vernment relented, and in regula

tions gazetted in January, 1916, allowed canings to be ordered by officials after proper inquiries into each case. Canings could again be administered for desertion, or for gross insubordination.

Within three months the admini strator was reporting to the Aus tralian Government that “since restricted flogging has been permitted a marked improvement has been seen in the general behaviour of the natives and I think that difficulties

previously reported will gradually disappear”.

Meanwhile more and more canings were going on without the procedure of formal inquiry and even missionaries in one area in 1917 were arranging for the Government’s own native officials—the luluais—to inflict illegal floggings.

This state of affairs continued until the end of the war.

Probably the first post-war publicity in Australia came with a

Norman Lindsay cartoon in th Bulletin in 1919, showing a Germai Governor whipping a native labourer with an Australian soldier standin by at attention.

The Press again took took up th matter of “floggings”, and publi opinion was aroused.

So the Australian Cabinet mad( another about-turn. In March, 1919 it decided that flogging was not t< be permitted. The new possessioi was to be administered “in accor dance with British traditions”.

The then administrator, Brigadier General G. J, Johnston, proteste* to Australia that the advice of ex perienced officers had not been cor sidered before Cabinet made it decision. He said corporal punish ment was less severe in New Guinei than that inflicted to boys in Britisl public schools, and therefore it wa in the “British tradition”.

Official documents, recorded by C D. Rowley, show that Johnstoi pointed out that the inconvenience of bringing in a native for imprison ment could be avoided by flogginj him where he had committed th offence. Also, there was the in convenience to an officer whose “thieving boy” might be gaoled rather than flogged, and thus he would have to get along with anothe: one “freshly caught from the bush”

Johnston said German New Guinej had better control of the native than had “its neighbours” (meaninj Papua), and the opinion of respon sible officers should outweigl “irresponsible, sentimental gu s I indulged in by people with little o no practical experience”.

The Brigadier also reported at tha time, 1919, that he was now tryinj to arrange a new table of punish ments to take the place of the bannec canings, and that he would nee« more handcuffs and leg irons.

He soon ordered 300 pairs of hand! cuffs and 100 sets of leg irons (h was refused the leg irons) and sai« he was considering experimentinj with chain labour gangs, stone break ing, “the old fashioned” stocks am pillories and the cutting of hair foi minor offences.

Johnston’s attitude was an indicas tion of what was to continue. Caning; did not stop—they simply went under ground for many years, and were stil being inflicted after Australiai planters took ever expropriate* German properties.

For years stories of the flogginj of natives, some accompanied b; photographic evidence, got back t< Australia, where they continued U cause as much public interest as hat the caning of the Germans in 1914.

“Nearly Died”

p. 85

Assaulted Man “Nearly Died”

The Rev. W. H. Cox, the mis sionary who was assaulted in the Namatanai incident, was a tall, but not robust man, who was in his early forties when the incident occurred, according to PlM’s Tolala, who knew him.

“He came first to New Guinea in 1901 and was posted to New Ireland,” Tolala recalls. “Later he went to Ulu in the Duke of Y orks.

“He told me of his ordeal some years after the incident. I do not remember how many strikes he received, but more than he could stand, anyway. Poor Cox nearly died.

“He told me that the whole affair had been a misunderstand ing in which, in some way, the young skipper of the mission schooner had been involved.

“One of the offenders, a medical man, cut his wrists in an attempt to commit suicide, but was unsuccessful.

“1 do not remember hearing of the nature of any reaction amongst the people generally as a result of the ‘flogging ’. 7 was in Bougainville at the time, and was not feeling the Rabaul pulse until 1920 on return from the war in Europe.”

Sculptor Adds New Touch

p. 87

To Norfolk Island

Mr. DAVID “SCOTTY” NAGLE, of Norfolk Island, plans to start a pottery and art studio on the island in the near future.

“Scotty”, who trained as an artist and sculptor in Scotland, is well known in Australia and overseas as a painter of religious subjects. About two years ago he held a successful exhibition of sculpture and murals at Grace Bros, in Sydney.

In 1963, he settled on Norfolk and since then he has produced some fine work. The ornamental gates at the Fletcher Christian Flats, featuring a relief model of the Bounty, the copy of Norfolk’s Great Seal set in the wall at the Garden Shopping Centre, and a finely-modelled sculpture above the Kingfisher Hotel swimming pool are all evidence of his skill.

“Scotty’s” interest in Norfolk dates from World War 11, when, as a major serving in the Middle East, he met Norfolk Islanders Teeny Menzies and Jack Quintal.

Eventually he will open a shop in the Burnt Pine area which will specialise in locally-produced pottery and handicrafts.

“Scotty” is seen here beside his latest assignment—the wall of Mrs. E. Middleton’s new shop, Four Corners. —Merval Hoare.

Yesterday

p. 91

When the December, 1945, issue of PIM went to press, the Administrator of Papua-New Guinea, Colonel J.

K. Murray, was “slowly bringing some order out of the chaos” he had found on reaching Port Moresby at the end of October. Industry and transport had come to a virtual standstill after all contracts of conscripted native labourers had been terminated on the change-over from military rule to civil government.

OTHER news items in that issue of PIM of 20 years ago were: IT was announced that the Pan- American Airways’ weekly trans-Pacific service, between San Francisco and Auckland, via Fiji and New Caledonia would be re sumed at the end of January, 1946.

The North America-New Zea land service had been inaugurated before the war by Harold Gatty.

THE New Caledonian General Council was planning to spend 10 million francs on en larging Magenta Airport, on a beach near Noumea. The strip was built in the latter part of 1942 by US Seabees and Marines, and was used considerably by the Americans in their offensive in the Solomons.

THE first post-war session of the British Solomon Islands Pro tectorate Advisory Council opened at Honiara, Guadalcanal, on October 22, 1945. Colonel D. C.

Noel, the Resident Commissioner, presided. Previous meeting of the Advisory Council had taken place on November, 1941, before the Japanese invasion.

IN a special article on the future of Tonga, a writer said: “Today, superficially at least, Tonga is the poorest country in the South Pacific. Nowhere else are the store shelves so un ashamedly naked, the inhabitants so ragged, the prices of such con sumer goods as there are so ex orbitant. It is almost impossible for the visitor to get off the wharf at Vavau, which is some degrees worse off than Nukualofa, without scores of huge Tongans surround

ing him or her, each clamouring for attention and the favour of an old shirt or frock.”

T EN USHER, Public Relations Officer in Fiji, told the story of how a 24-year-old Gilbertese had drifted in the Pacific in a canoe for seven months in 1944. The Gilbertese, Nabetari, was one of a party of seven fishermen who had escaped from the Japanese on Ocean Island. He drifted 1,800 miles before reaching Ninigo, 140 miles north of Wewak, New Guinea. The other six men died.

MR. E. J. WARD, Australia’s Minister for External Terri tories, had expressed resentment that planters of Papua had appealed to the British Prime Min ister, and that a section of the Pacific Territories Association had tried to appeal to the United States and Britain against oppressive Australian rule in Papua and New Guinea. In an address to members of the Pacific Islands Society in Sydney, Mr.

Ward explained and defended his administration in Papua and New Guinea. He said that natives had had no recognised protectors from exploitation in the old set-up, but they would have in the new.

MR. ALEX WILSON, MP, had

been appointed Administrator of Norfolk Island in succession to Sir Charles Rosenthal.

Mr. Leslie V. Waterhouse, in Sydney on November 26, aged 59, after a long illness

caused by an accident, Mr. Water house was one of the founders of Bulolo Gold Dredging and Guinea Airways; Brigadier-General E. A.

Wisdom, CB, CMG, DSO, VD, Administrator of New Guinea from 1921 to 1932, died in Mel bourne on December 9, aged 76: Mr. Charles Robert Finney, Ad ministrator of Norfolk Island from 1932 to 1937, and also well known in Papua where he served in the Government for many years, in Sydney on November 18, aged 62.

AN item in the Tropicalities section said: “Territories folk will be glad to know that Brigadier D. M. Cleland, who was the executive head of the Production Control Board in the Territories, is now a high executive official in the Australian Liberal Party.

If the non-Labour parties should get control of the Australian Gov ernment next year—a consumma tion for which all Territorians nightly pray—we shall have, close to the people in authority, a good friend who understands Terri tories’ problems and conditions.” (Brigadier Cleland, now Sir Donald, has been Administrator of P-NG since 1953.)

• Papua's Misima goldmine is very much in the news these days. According to reports there are rich reserves, and these are shortly to be worked.

Actual discoverer of the Umuna lode was Mr. Bob Boyd, seen here on the job at Misima in an early PIM photograph. He died at Samarai in December, 1939.

Justice versus sorcery

pp. 93-94

THE MONTH'S NEW READING

Justice versus sorcery In New Guinea

For 40 years, until his retirement in 1963, Mr. Justice [homas Gore administered the law and dispensed justice in ie primitive territories of Papua and New Guinea. In many espects his is a record without equal in the South Pacific.

IS book, Justice Versus Sorcery, gives us the essence of those s (four as a Crown Law official 36 on the Bench), and students unborn will have reason to bless for leaving the record, is a valuable and entertaining ative, because Judge Gore has ied with him into his retirement indying sense of humour, and a lory from which he has given :ountless stories of incidents in jungle and on the Bench, most hem really funny and many of i incredibly bizarre, e needed a sense of humour to ire the conditions under which ived on his “jungle circuits”, tie real value of the book, how , lies in the way in which this wd, kindly observer of primitive has given us a picture of dtive men as he saw them first, of the way in which they were ht to abandon murder and libalism and sorcery, and accept white man’s law.

A Sociological Study

obably nothing was further from ;e Gore’s thoughts than the pilation of a sociological study, that is what we have here. r years from now historians and jrs will gain from his book the atmosphere of the changes that place in these vast islands in middle period of the twentieth jry, the period of “colonialism”, dge Gore joined Hubert Murray ’apua in 1924, when the scanty >pean settlements along the coasts barely brushed the fringes of the r e communities, now totalling two on people, who inhabited the territory. Most of the region was officially labelled “un rolled”. When he left 40 years all the people except a little lant in the western centre of the i island were under control— h means that the stranger today

can go almost anywhere in the Territory without fear or molestation.

Millions of words have been written in criticism of Australian administration, and in condemnation of native “exploitation”. The over riding fact is that a combination of Australian officialdom and Aus tralian private enterprise, within a

half-century, has changed this vast area from a land of primitive savagery to an orderly country that is close to self-government and to general acceptance of Western stan dards.

Within the pages of Justice and Sorcery it can be seen how it was done by kindliness, incredible patience, and a tolerant understanding of the mentality of Stone-Age men.

It was not, of course, all done by policemen and law courts, any more than by the recruiting of super stitious savages to work in planta tions and gold-mines, or the sacrificial work of bush missionaries. But it was done by a combination of all such factors; and at the back of it

all, tolerantly ac cepting human frailties and patiently shaping the factors that mattered, were, and still are, men like Judge Gore (pictured).

One often wonders what it is that guides the high panjan-

drums who hand out the Queen’s Honours. Linendrapers, and political time-servers, and many seemingly useless people who ride the headlines, get knighthoods. Judge Gore, who gave his country a lifetime of good service, and suffered grievously at times in courthouse pioneering in isolated and unpleasant jungle villages, carried a modest CBE (1953) to his pleasant home in

Southport, Queensland.

RWR.

( JUSTICE VERSUS SORCERY

Jacaranda Press. 45/-.)

Another volume

p. 94

on Sydney Cove

SYDNEY COVE 1791-1792, like its two predecessors, Sydney Cove 1788 and Sydney Cove 1789-90, tells its own story. The large volume of over 360 pages plus index, describes life in the early convict settlement through extracts from letters, journals, books, documents and despatches arranged in the form of a diary by John Cobley.

The story in this volume is of the near starving colony, left to its own resources in an inhospitable land through the failure of the British Government to back-up the first settlement with supplies. It tells also of droughts, bush fires and floods— inseparable from Australian life even 170 years later but almost over whelming to these earliest migrants.

But there is progress as well.

Sydney Town begins to take shape and there is a dispersal from the area around Farm Cove to farming land at Rose Hill.

The author is a member of the medical profession who has always had an interest in early Australian history. The three books he has pro duced stemmed from a study com menced in 1960 when he began to search contemporary records to find how the first settlers lived, (SYDNEY COVE 1791-1792. Angus and Robertson. 65/-.)

yachtsman philosopher

pp. 94-95

Musings of a lone-handed yachtsman philosopher

To be a cruising yachtsman, lone-handed, must require one to be part-philosopher. This side of Adrian Hayter emerges strongly in his second book, Business in Great Waters.

HAYTER is a New Zealander whose adventures in his first voyage from the Dominion to the United Kingdom, via Suez, were told in Sheila in the Wind. This second book completes his voyage (in another boat, Norwegian-built Valkyr), from the United Kingdom back to NZ via Panama and the Pacific.

As his publishers hopefully remark, the discipline of such a voyage is a great clarifier of both mind and spirit and Hayter’s philosophy of life and his views on contemporary politics account for the better part of the book. Those who expect a rollicking seafaring yarn had therefore better be warned.

There is, of course, considerable information on his efforts to find a boat in the UK, to finance the voyage and of subsequent battles with calms, hurricanes and the business of getting a small 25 ft clinker-built yacht half-way round the world alone. But it is in a minor key.

"Something" Drives Him

Largely he is interested in the present state of the world and his own reaction to it —the “something” that drives him on to pit himself against the forces outside the orbit of everyday life. If, to the every-day person, he emerges as a cross between a practical deep-sea yachtsman and some species of nut, one feels that he, himself, would be the first to ponder on the significance of it.

His own description of the night following his arrival in Panama probably gives as good a pen-portrait as any of the unusual character that is Adrian Hayter.

“That evening,” he says, “I showered and changed into clean clothes and had a meal at the club costing four times as much as a meal on board. I sat alone at a small table covered by a white cloth, served by a slim, high-breasted negress with a friendly smile and all the clutter was cleared away and washed up by someone else. After a long period at sea . . . the ordinary everyday things which we normally take for granted become wondrous gifts.”

He then muses on an incident of

a few days before when, crossing th« Gulf of Mexico, a flock of swallow.* take refuge on the Valkyr then flj away leaving one of them, who coulc not make the distance, dead in hi; hand: The dead bird’s companion! had “flown away from the safety anc comfort of my ship, impelled to some compulsive urge they could no" resist”.

Back in the dining room othej diners were enjoying themselves “unaware of anything else, and i made me wonder again whether I was not mad to tear myself away fron this warmth and comfort and gc out again into the darkness and we and squalls. But I knew, too, tha deep down, underlying, embracing all, it was vital and inexorable anc would soon take hold again; anc remembering what the diners die not know I prayed that it would nevei leave me, whatever it cost”.

Later he went into the bar for i couple of quiet beers and to reac the local newspaper but the Ameri cans terrified of “silence and solitude’ never left him alone for long. “Mj own inclination to speak only wher I have something I really want tc

, which is not often, and to eat ne in preference to making a ial occasion of it, seemed to barrass the Americans. Strangers ;n joined me at my table and later sted on paying for the meal.” )espite the disclaimer in the bor's note at the front of the book, gathers that he sees few virtues he general run of Americans not, baps, because they are Americans because they are the architects the New Society in which we sterners live. [ strange book. Sometimes moving; letimes irritating, perhaps with a isage for the fraternity of cruising htsmen which is only dimly per ed by landlubbers, ifter touching Mangareva in nch Polynesia, Hayter headed ight for home in Nelson, New land, without calling at any of islands on the recognised cruising

litsman route.

JT.

IUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS. Hodder

Stoughton. 38/6).

For sophisticated

p. 94

brides

Although Ted Moloney’s newest cook-book (illustrated, as usual, by George Molnar) is called Cooking for Brides, wives of longer standing might glean a hint or two. Their husbands will find it amusing.

The purpose of the book is to make your man “proud of you not only for your youth and beauty but for your souffle”.

It makes exotica like Crepes Suzette and Salad Nicoise sound easy, and such old stand-bys as Irish-stew sound exotic. It’s a book for brides with ambition.

Add it to your gift-list for young sophisticates.

(COOKING FOR BRIDES. Ure

Smith. 29/6.)

Speed in the dead lake

p. 95

The abortive attempt by Donald Campbell on the land-speed record n Lake Eyre in 1963 and his successful attempt in 1964, plus the hoo-hah nd publicity that went with it, bored many people. Nonetheless, English >riter John Pearson now makes a very creditable adventure story out f it, called “Bluebird and the Dead Lake”.

LARSON was a London journalist who had just published a suc ful first novel when he decided accompany Campbell to Lake e in 1964. He brings many of the ; of a novelist to the handling of factual book, taking the people • participated in the second at pt on the record and presenting n as characters, with their ngths, weaknesses and doubts. [e brings to the strange country Central Australia and the myster moods of Lake Eyre—that for t of its time is no lake at all— esh, outsider’s view that does no srvice to the area or the few tralians who inhabit it.

Jthough the main characters are Australian, it is largely an Aus an story. Elliot Price, owner of station where Campbell and his n party stayed—self-styled King Muloorina—who often emerged he time in the Australian Press TV as some sort of figure of becomes a three-dimensional out t Australian with the usual fund >ush stories. There is Maree, “the est thing to High Noon to be

found . . . outside the Middle West” and Konstantinos Sideris’ Bar Maree “. . . a long, bleak, unlovely room with shining apple-green wadis and lino-covered bar ... a large black notice beside the advertisements for Craven Filter saying: ‘lf you have not reached the age of 21 please do not order liquor as the penalty is severe’.”

And then there is the Great Aus tralian Scepticism. As the Army moves in to assist, as the newspaper men and the news photographers arrive, along with the oil company executives and the sightseers—as the delays piled up, Campbell, for many, “turned into the Englishman every Australian secretly resents”.

The tension and the doubts mount and build into the climax of the book and Campbell’s record run. Although perhaps overdramatised in parts, this is entertaining reading even for those who couldn’t care less about speed records. Perhaps it will be enjoyed even more in the United Kingdom

than in Australia.-

JT.

(BLUEBIRD AND THE DEAD LAKE.

Collins. 28/-).

Other Kinds Of Islands

pp. 95-96

At the entrance of Australia’s Bass Strait, off the north eastern tip of Tasmania, lie the Furneaux Islands—wind-swept, gale-lashed, inhabited by migratory Shearwaters (mutton-birds) from September to April each year and by the part-Tasmanian part-European islanders the whole year round. In Moonbird People Patsy Adam Smith combines people, islands and birds into one unusual story.

THE writer is still on the right side of middle-age but has managed to crowd into her life a list of jobs, interests and accomplishments so varied that they probably account for her somewhat undisciplined writing style.

Although at present she is an adult-education officer in Hobart and she has been a journalist and feature writer, as a writer of books she swerves, back-tracks, mixes in history with her own current activities and, although the result has a certain

naive charm about it, it can also be aggravating.

Some years ago—when, is not clear—she went to the Furneaux Islands to gather material for a documentary on the islands and the mutton-birds. She was accompanied by a photographer—who gave the place away after three days. Patsy Ann Smith remained for six years, sailing as a cook and spare helmsman on a coastal trader, and for another similar period maintaining her in terest in the Group by long periods living with the islanders.

Although her unorthodox adven tures as a sea-cook are amusing, it is her record of the feathered and human inhabitants of the islands that is of special interest.

Most Australians are aware, in a vague sort of way, that there are inhabited islands down there between Melbourne and the north coast of Tasmania but few know more. It will be news to most that the islanders —Cape Barreners—are descendants of six Tasmanian aboriginal women, three Australian aboriginal women, one Maori woman and nine white men who, almost 150 years ago, were engaged in sealing in the Group.

"Plunderers"

The author calls these people “hybrids” and today they range in appearance from blue-eyed blonde to almost black, but all, she says, are more self-conscious of their white blood than their black.

For the first 40-odd years of the 19th century, the Furneaux Islands were plundered by white men for the thousands of seals which lived in the off-shore waters.

Mostly the sealers came in their ships for a season and departed, but such was the wanton destruction that the valuable animals they sought

were finally exterminated. The islande rs descendants of the nine sealers who had remained permanently on the islands and their women—then fell on hard times until it was noticed that the grey birds that arrived in milhons each September lived on the Sa s^meone of ,

EHHErHrn

local name.

The commercial value of the birds continued for a long time to be in their feathers, which were sold for mattresses and pillows. “Birding”— for the oil, the feathers and the flesh of the birds—developed as an in dustry only slowly “T* l6 whole season,” sa V s ‘ he author,

ad oi nss^ToUi

farmers, but primitive hunters.”-

JT.

‘ (moonbird people. Rigby. 39/6).

Christmas books

p. 96

for juniors

The reading public aged fiv

to 12 has never been bette catered for, even if book buyin must be an increasing strain o]

the family budget.

AMONGST the usual spate o Christmas books, Ivan Southall’

Ash Road and Paddy Hooper’

Muster Up are well worth consider ing for “special presents”—neither i cheap, Southall has a gift for writin] about youngsters in a way that mos antipodean youngsters can appreciate His situations are real situations a in this case where the villain of th< story is a bush fire, something tha affects some part of Australia, evei its cities, every summer.

Probably the story is based on th< disastrous Victorian bush fires o 1939 but the interesting thing abou the narrative is the way in which hi child characters face up to rea difficulties.

Muster Up is also founded on j real incident—the rescue of ai injured man by the RAAF fron Gippsland’s Mount Wellington som« years ago.

For the purpose of this story it i; young Geordie’s father who is hur while he and Geordie and statioi hands are out mustering in the wik mountain country of eastern Victoria It is Geordie’s job to look after hi: father while the rest of the party gc for help. The arrival of the RAAF medical officer by parachute and th« making of a rough airstrip to ge the injured man out are just part o; the action that keeps the story mov ing along smartly.

Something of a quite different typt is Chou San and the Very Wisa Hermit, by Doris Norman. This i: as much a work of imagination a: any fairy story and should be reac as such. These days one needs tc be no more than five to make mucli sense out of dear little Chinese boys who live in house-boats and lister to Very Wise Hermits who live ir caves and have some sort of pul with River Dragons who cause floods; The Chinese People’s Republic woulc probably regard such goings-on a* a crime against the state.

(ASH ROAD; 22/6. MUSTER UP; 19/6!

and CHOU SAN AND THE VERY WISI HERMIT; 15/-. All published by Anguu and Robertson, Sydney.)

Some recent novels

p. 97

IE FILE ON DEVLIN, by

Catherine Gaskin.

The young Australian Catherine iskin who made good with her first stseller, Sara Dane, an historical vel of Australia’s early convict ys, has not allowed her novels to :ome stereotyped. She has joined 5 exclusive international set of iters who are in perpetual world culation so far as the background their novels is concerned.

Miss Gaskin lived for a long time the United Kingdom before marry ; an American and crossing the lantic.

Her new novel begins in London i ends in a mysterious chateau in itzerland. It concerns the disap irance of Laurence Devlin, a •bel Peace Prize winner, last seen a plane that had disappeared in ghanistan near the Russian border; i Josh Canfield who appears to be lard-working journalist but is really mected with British Military Intel ;nce.

Fhis business of Secret Service :nts is new for Catherine Gaskin : it’s fashionable and she handles with expertise. (Published by llins. 28/-).

IE WAYWARD GANG, by Wal

iVatkins.

Fhis gang, mostly Australians, is de up of railway fettlers and their res who live out a boozing, twling, sex-ridden life marooned the middle of the continent. If stretch of the Trans-continental Iway out on the Nullabor seems odd place for any of these activi i you soon learn differently. The sonnel consist of unskilled misfits 1 drifters with women to match, e accent is on realism and it is idled with considerable compe ce. Not for the squeamish who ik Australia is all soft, cuddly da bears. (Published by Rigby.

DIES IN THE DARK, by Margot Seville. rhis writer is one of the few Aus lians producing thrillers for the irnational market. She lives near Iney and most of her whodunnits e a Sydney background. Her new ry takes place around a household dominated or domineering women I the mystery concerns the identity a young man found murdered in bedroom of one of them. (Pub ied by Geoffrey files. 22/-).

THE SLOW NATIVES, by Thea

Astley.

The title comes from a quotation labelled Juvenilia. Q: —“What is the black stuff between elephants’ toes?”

A: “Slow natives!”

For the purpose of her thesis, Iris and Bernard Leverson are the slow natives who almost become the black stuff between the elephant’s toes.

They are suburban Brisbaneites whose marriage has drifted into middle-aged doldrums from which they are shaken by the incipient delinquency of their 14-year old son, Keith. The background of the novel is Brisbane and the make-believe land of Surfers’ Paradise. The theme is well worked out but this writer has a style that may be considered artistic by some, but which will aggravate others with its clouds of obscuring words. (Published by Angus and Robertson. 25/-).

THE STRODE VENTURER, by

Hammond Innes.

For slightly off-beat adventures tempered by visionary dreams, Ham mond Innes seems likely to take the place of the late Nevil Shute. The

present novel is based largely on the people of the southern Maidive Islands, a chain of atolls that stretches from Ceylon 500 miles south into the Indian Ocean, and on the south ernmost of which the Royal Air force has a staging airfield.

The islands and the RAF station are fact. From it the author has woven a story in which the main ingredients are the national aspira tions of the island people; the dis covery of a new island, heaved out of the sea by volcanic action, and mineral-rich; and the effect London boardroom policies and politics can have on innocent people and events on the other side of the world. The two main characters are Commander Bailey, who tells the story, and Peter Strode, eccentric odd-man-out in a family of shipowners, who espouses the cause of the islanders. With the inevitability of stars in fixed courses all these elements meet in collision to supply the usual larger-than-life climax of the Innes novel. (Published by Collins. 28/-).

For Those Who Read Poetry

p. 97

Australians are mad keen poets. Or so one would believe by the number of books on poetry that come in for review. This month we have received the following: AUSTRALIAN POETRY — I96S. This is a collection of what are considered the best poems published in the current year. They have been selected by John Thompson who is himself a poet—as well as a broad caster. (Cloth bound; 76 pages; published by Angus and Robertson Ltd.; 15/-).

COCK CROW, by Rosemary Dobson—another Australian poet of repute. This collection—or part one of it —appears to concern the dangers that “beset the child of our time”. The rest covers a variety of subjects from New England (NSW) ghost-towns to myths. Most are understandable, even by non-poets. (Cloth bound; 48 pages; pub lished by Angus and Robertson Ltd.; 17/6).

POETRY MAGAZINE, published by the Poetry Society of Australia, is issued six times a year. Individual copies cost 5/- and can be obtained from the editors. PO Box 110, George Street North, Sydney, NSW.

This magazine used to be edited by Dr. Grace Perry, but we notice that she has now transferred her editorial attentions to another pub lication called: POETRY AUSTRALIA, which also is issued six times a year.

Copies are also 5/- each and can be obtained from 350 Lyons Road, Five Dock, Sydney, NSW. Both “Poetry Australia” and “Poetry Magazine” are open to outside contributors—so if you like to write verse, have a lash.

The only unanswered question about the business of Australian poetry-making is whether there are as many people w>ho read it as

there are books of it.-

JT.

Cruising Yachts

pp. 101-109

Pacific Shipping And Cruising Yachts

[?]st Honours Apia's New Wharf

Vithout any fanfare, and

lout the Minister of Marine

n knowing, an Australian

tain managed to secure the our of commanding the first ) to tie up at Apia’s new deep er wharf on October 28.

IE ship was a purse seiner en route from California to Sydney re she will be the first ship of kind to be used in the tuna nds off the Australian coast. She the Espirito Santo under :ain W. B. Jeavens with an rican crew. The ship called at l for minor repairs, which were itated by berthing at the wharf, ic official opening of the wharf ill set for March 3, when it is cted Union SS’s regular inter d Matua will tie up for the first It is Apia’s first overseas wharf, lere is still wide diversity of ion about the Samoan harbour lopment programme. Latest ism came from the Apia nber of Commerce, which wrote le Government complaining that ivharf is too small to berth two and that it should be lengthened 600 ft to 1,000 ft.

They suggested that if finance was any problem, material should be diverted from the Asau wharf, which according to reports has run into trouble by the unexpected toughness of the coral seabed and reef entrance, which has to be widened.

It is generally believed, but not admitted in official circles, that the Asau scheme is going to cost a lot more than expected, but as pointed out by Minister of Works F.C.F.

Nelson, the Asau wharf is the key to the whole development plan.

INDONESIANS RESCUED

FROM DRIFTING SHIP

Ten Indonesian seamen were rescued from a disabled vessel, the Murni which was drifting off Aitape, Sepik District, on November 4.

The Indonesians, all in a very weak condition, were picked up by a P-NG Administration vessel and taken to hospital in Aitape.

An Administration spokesman said in Port Moresby on November 11 that it was understood that Murni was making for Tekasula when blown off course and badly damaged during a storm. It had been drifting for many weeks since. It was presumed that, when recovered, the men would be equipped to proceed to the nearest Indonesian port. The Murni was towed to Aitape.

"VALROSA" WRECKED

Valrosa, charter schooner operat ing from Tahiti was wrecked on the reef at Tikahaou in the Tuamotu Group, on October 25—10 hours after leaving Rangiroa, largest of the Tuamotus.

The 99 ft staysail schooner, built m a British shipyard in 1903, is owned and skippered by Tahiti personality Marc Darnois. She has become wery well known in the Polynesian Group through her charter cruises. There were some tourists as well as local people aboard at the time of the grounding.

She was on a pleasure cruise from Papeete to the Tuamotus and the

RENCH NAVAL VESSELS IN NEW GUINEA. Recent visitors to New Guinea ports were the French minesweepers "La [?]unkerquoise", photographed in Rabaul, left, by Max Hayes; and "La Bayonnaise", photographed at Port Moresby by W. A.

McGrath. Also seen at the Port Moresby wharf is the "Sletfiord".

ndward Isles. In bad weather, ire Darnois headed for the Wind rd Isles from his last stop at ngiroa, taking an indirect route miss the atolls of Tikahaou and itahiva. The south-easterly current ried them onto the Tikahaou f at 4 a.m. on October 25. fhree crewmen risked their lives ing a steel cable from the ship the reef then running a shuttle rice in the lifeboat to get those board ashore. Everyone aboard Wosa was landed unharmed though y were covered with oil and nched with rain and seawater.

"wo hours after passengers and w got off, all that could be seen Valrosa were the two masts pro- Jing from the waves on the out i of the reef.

Tie shipwrecked crew and tourists e cared for by the people from 5 village for two days until they lined passage to Rangiroa aboard yacht Machina Teata which was >ing Tikehau.

3THER FORMOSAN SHIP

JESTED FOR POACHING

l Formosan fishing boat and six he crew were arrested on October for poaching clam shells in the d (Nuguria) Islands, about 170 ss north-east of Rabaul. It was third time since May last year a Formosan vessel had been ?ht shell-poaching in the South ific; and the second instance in Fead Group. i the latest case, Mr. Alistair vn, of Fead Plantation, sighted boat with a crew of about 16, ng a reef for clam shells on )ber 28. He ordered the skipper eave by daylight next day but 3vered then that the boat had moved to a more concealed tion. r. Brown arrested six members he crew and held them at his ;e while he radioed the P-NG

Administration at Sohano for assist ance.

The Government boat Nivani was sent to escort the Chinese vessel King Chai, to Sohano. A week later, in Bougainville District Court, the captain was found guilty of bringing illegal immigrants into New Britain and fined £25. Six members of the crew were found guilty of being illegal immigrants.

On May 27, 1964, a Formosan fishing vessel was arrested at Aneityum, the southernmost island in the New Hebrides, for trochus poaching. The vessel was escorted to Lenakel, Tanna, where the captain was severely admonished by the French Resident Commissioner, Mr.

Maurice Delauney ( PIM, July, 1964, p. 103).

Two months later, a Formosan vessel and crew of poachers were arrested by Captain Bill Hallam, manager of a Fead Islands planta tion. The vessel was escorted to Rabaul by the Nivani and the For mosan captain was fined £5 for be-

ing an illegal immigrant (PIM, Aug., 1964, p. 95).

Early in 1964, Captain Hallam un successfully pursued an unidentified sampan whose crew was reported to have made two illegal landings in the Fead Group.

CARRYING ON THE

"COOK'S" WORK

The survey work carried out by HMS Cook in th§ South Pacific over several years is now being done by another Royal Navy survey ship, HMS Dampier.

The Dampier arrived in Honiara on October 26 to carry on the Cook’s work.

The Cook was paid off early in 1964. On October 1, 1963, she had been badly damaged when she struck a coral reef off Ellington, Fiji.

"CORAL QUEEN"

TO BE SOLD

Damage to the BSIP Government ship, Coral Queen, was so extensive that she will not now be repaired, but instead will be sold by public tender.

The Coral Queen went aground on Papari Reef, Ysabel Island on February 4, 1965. Explosives were used to free her from the reef.

"WALANDE" GOES

INTO SERVICE

The first working cruise of the Walande was in October when she sailed from Auki in the BSIP to Allardyce Harbour.

The Walande was built at the South Pacific Commission boat building school. She will be stationed at Malaita as a district touring ship.

TOTAL LOSS: Re

cently aground and a total loss, except for its cargo, was the Rabaul - based trawler "Theresa".

The trawler went aground on Djaul Island, near Kavieng, in heavy seas. —Photo: Max Hayes.

NEW VESSEL: The Bougainville Company's new vessel "Edenhope", here photographed in Port Moresby, is now at work between Rabaul and Bougainville ports, under Captain E. V. Glennie, a former master of the "Polurrian". She will be renamed "Nukumanu". She is 264 tons and was built in 1949. —Photo: W. A. McGrath.

ISIP TRADER

[EPLACED

The BSIP trading firm, R. S. Symes fly. Ltd., have replaced the Moala, unk in a collision off Guadalcanal arlier this year, with the Hawk, /hich they bought in Sydney.

The Hawk, which will carry 80 to 0 tons of cargo, will go into service a the outer islands.

10SQUIT0 FLEET

OR SALE

One of Fiji’s best known operators 1 the “mosquito” fleet of small inter ►land cutters, ketches and schooners, Ir. Tim Hurley, is apparently want ig to get out of the worrying busi ess of small shipping.

Using the “smalls” column of the iji Times, Mr. Hurley has advertised le sale of his five cutters, Adi Talei, 'oroibo, Malawai, Malolelei and ielanesia.

Mr. Hurley refuses to comment on is reasons for wanting to sell.

SHEARWATER" EXPEDITION

The United States miliary trans ort vessel USNS Shearwater called t American Samoa on October 5 ith eight scientists who are making study of the life of seabirds. They ave visited the Phoenix and Line lands and plan to also visit Christ las Island before returning to Hawaii.

RE IN PORT MORESBY

ARBOUR

Fire broke out on the ammunition irrying Australian Army LSM rudenell White in Port Moresby on ctober 22.

The vessel was taking ammunition id aviation fuel from Sydney to and Lae as supplies for PIR aining exercises. It called at Port [oresby for stores and rations for ie crew of 38.

The fire was fought by the Port [oresby fire brigade and controlled Tore it had a hold on the ship.

Mr. I, Skinner, Port Moresby’s ivil Defence co-ordinator, said that ; was not informed of the danger, e was later reported to be seeking arification of the position.

ISTREATMENT OF

AGO TUNA MEN

The Pago Pago newspaper Samoa mes reported in late October that ere was a growing desire among panese fishing boat captains of scontinuing their Pago base, fol wing injuries to three Japanese hermen a week or so earlier. The hermen were injured by thrown

stones, although versions of the in cident differed considerably.

“Industry spokesmen said this latest of a series of such happenings could heavily set back American Samoa’s tuna canning, which pro duces the bulk of the Territory’s ex port earnings,” the newspaper re ported.

In a later editorial, the paper said; “During the past year there have been numerous incidents involving mistreatment of Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese fishermen . . . We are not trying to blame anyone, but only seek the solution to a serious pro blem.

“Perhaps some fishermen have

started trouble, but if the present trend continues we will never know that they have, because no accused fishermen are ever brought to court . . .

“Community leaders, especially in Atu’a, should set up a plan to prevent these incidents. The police should determine the identity of lawbreakers within a few days of each incident, but if there are persons obstructing justice by witholding information, the police should say so . . .

“The curfew on fishermen implies that in some way they are second class visitors to Tutuila. A system should be established to abolish it gradually.” (Over)

(AILAS' AT NAUSORI

OR REPAIRS

The Fiji inter-island cutter, Kailas, r hich sank off Viro, Ovalau, on ►ctober 7 after striking a reef, has een refloated and towed to Nausori >r repairs.

The owner, Mr. Shiu Shankar, itimated damage at £l,OOO.

He expected it would be about tree months before the Kailas re imed its Suva-Labasa service,

USDEN BUYS AGAIN

*OM MH'S

Captain Athol Rusden of the ew Hebrides, has bought the Tuvalu om Morris Hedstrom Ltd. in Fiji.

Morris Hedstrom bought the ivalu, which has been lying in the •earn off King’s Wharf, Suva, in ►56 from the Co-operative Whole le Society, Tarawa. She is 120 ft ng, and has a draft of 8 ft.

Captain Rusden earlier bought the It air from Morris Hedstrom.

The Morris Hedstrom fleet is now •wn to two ships—the Adi Keva d the Tui Cakau.

TRADER

NKS NEAR KIKORI

The Tarana, a 45 ft coastal ship longing to P-NG MHA and >codile shooter, and Kikori trader, r. Keith Tetley, hit a submerged I in the estuary near Kikori in tober and sank. The Tarana was ;d for trading between Port aresby and the Gulf ports of irema, Beara, Baimuru and Kikori.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE

"DUMPED CREWMEN" STORY

A new development in the “dumped crewmen” story ( PIM, Nov., p. 103) occurred in November when the 36 ft ketch Tropic Seas was advertised for sale in Honolulu for $12,000. The ketch is part-owned by Arthur Elliott, who wrote to PIM in October from Papeete, reporting that he and Anthony Ledwidge had been left by the ketch at Nukahiva, in the Marquesas, in late July, when the Landrigan brothers, John and Brian, had sailed off in the night for Honolulu, Elliott had been left with out his passport. PI M’s Honolulu correspondent reported in November that the Landrigan brothers were working locally, aboard British square-rigged ships used in the film ing of “Hawaii”, and were “well thought of in the boating community here”.

The brothers said they had left Nukahiva without Elliott and Ledwidge when they did not report aboard on the morning of their re quired departure. The vessel had had only a seven-day permit and had to leave that day. Elliott’s passport had been mailed to his mother in Sydney in September.

The Landrigans added that the owners of the yacht were themselves, Elliott, Lewis Carter and Joseph Birt, and that “one more signature” would be needed before she would be sold.

PARADOX OF "MOANA

ROA" CAPACITY

The Moana Roa, the NZ Govern ment vessel which operates a monthly Auckland-Rarotonga service, cannot cope with all the goods the Cook

Islands need to import, and on the other hand is “far too big for the Group’s exports”.

This statement is contained in the Cook Islands News, commenting on the NZ Island Territories Depart ment’s annual report on the vessel.

In the year to March 31, 1965, Moana Roa’s working losses, at £41,369, were £17,169 higher than in the previous financial year.

Increased salaries and wages for the crew, increased stevedoring costs and higher repair costs, were major factors in the higher operating loss.

Freight rates were increased on October 1, 1964, and the effect of that move was expected to show sometime in the current year.

The Moana Roa has space for about 1,800 tons of cargo. In the year ended March 31, 1963, on 11 voyages she carried 13,251 tons to the Cooks, and carried away 9,273 tons.

The next year, on the same number of voyages, she carried 16,976 tons to the Cooks, and carried away 9,699 tons.

To March 31, 1965, on 10 voyages she carried 16,524 tons to Rarotonga, and on the return voyages to Auck land carried 9,101 tons.

BARQUENTINE ON

PACIFIC CRUISE

Verona, 131 ft barquentine, which left the Bahamas in June on a voyage round the world, arrived in Vila Harbour on October 19, from Suva. Twenty-four young Americans are on board to see the world and help to sail the ship. They are shar ing the expenses of the voyage, and are working as full crew members, scrubbing decks, painting ship and

irrying out all crew duties. The taster. Captain Christopher Sheldon, as a first mate, an engineer, a doctor id a cook on board as senior crew.

Verona is fitted with a 250 hp igine but she is making her 12 tonths’ world voyage almost entirely ader 8,500 square feet of sail, and ith a good wind behind her she can lake up to 14 knots. She will visit ie island of Tanna and other parts : the New Hebrides before sailing »r New Guinea. te Verona, which was built in ritain over 50 years ago, will end ;r present voyage in London some ne in June next year, and Captain leldon will get her ready for her ixt journey, which is to take her »und Africa and then across the tlantic to the West Indies.

(AIMING YACHT

I THF cnilTM CFAQ

i mnuum Corsaro 11, 68 ft yawl-rigged ilian Navy training yacht, spent a jek in Suva early in November fore sailing for Noumea, Brisbane id Sydney.

Among those on board were veral officers who had just graduid from the Italian Naval Academy, id who were on their first practical lining.

The captain, Lieut.-Commander

Gianfranco Alberini, his crew and the new officers joined the yacht in Honolulu and sailed it to Suva via

Pago Pago. . .

Lieut.-Commander Alberini had visited Suva at the end of 1956 in the Italian cruiser, Montecuccoli.

The Corsaro II will take part in the annual Sydney-Hobart yacht race.

The yacht has a moulded beam of 15 ft and a displacement of 44 tons.

Her average sail area is 2,206 square ft and the maximum is 4,520 square ft. she has two masts, and her 96 hp Mercedes-Benz auxiliary engine allows her to cruise at 7 to 8 knots.

WILL YANKEE

EVER GO HOME?

The future of the brig Yankee, which ran on the reef at Avarua, Rarotonga, in July last year, is still undecided.

The contract to salvage Yankee was given last year to a US shipbuilder and designer, Mr. Bud Sperber. In the event of his getting the brigantine off the reef, he would receive a percentage of the ownership.

There was a time limit on the salvage and the percentage of ownership was to decrease until the total time

ran out. Evidently it did—Mr. Sperber is no longer connected with salvage operations.

Mr. Branco Cavic, the agent, left Rarotonga by air on October 15 for t fo e USA where the owners were to decide whether to salvage, abandon or se R the vessel,

PAGO PILOT LEAVES

Captain George R Jacobs, harbour f^ ot Assistant Port Administra tor at , ag ° Pago fo £, the . st f° ur years, left American Samoa in early November to return to California,

GOLD PLATED CRUISE

The SS Statendam, a gold-plated cruise ship, called at Pago Pago on November 8 while on the last leg °f a ‘‘f >ac ifi c adventure” cruise from the US to Hawaii, the Orient, Indo nesia, Australia, New Zealand and

Ffil

- 642 ft vessel, was built 10 years ago and in November was carrying about 500 passengers, The cost of a cruise around the Pacific on the Statendam costs up to $9,000 for a suite for two. Average cost for a couple is about $6,000.

The vessel was to continue to Bora Bora, Papeete, Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Over)

In The News This Month

p. 101

Altair Adi Talei Atea Awahnee Barlovento Brundenell White Canaima Cook Coral Queen Cordanzo Corsaro II Dampier Diogene Dove Edenhope Eleuthera Espirito Santo Hawk King Chai Kailas Kairos Koroibo Kotinu Kudu La Bayonnaise La Dunkerquoise Lady Lee Machina Teata

Malawai Malolelei Mar Quesa Matua Melanesia Mia Mia Minerva Moala Moana Roa Murni Narvel Neo Vent Nina Nivani Red Witch Rehu Moana Shearwater Statendam Tarana Theresa Tropic Seas Tuvalu Valrosa Vaquero Verona Walande White Lady Yankee

Craising Yachts

pp. 111-114

• ELEUTHERA, 48 ft steel itch, from Seattle was back in ipeete, Tahiti, in late October with irl Schenck, Jr., and his wife Paula, tting ready to sail to Hawaii after cruise to the Austral Islands.

Mr. Schenck tells us in a friendly ►te that in our June issue (p. 119) ; confused him with another person the same name, the author of a iok on the Pacific, published in the 30’s, called Come Unto These tllow Sands.

Mr. Schenck says: “This is our first p to the South Pacific, and I have ver written a book. You may be ;erested to know that the author’s n—also named Earl—is living here Papeete and that I met his father icn he visited Seattle in the early 40’s.

“The last bit of coincidence is that / father’s name is also Earl henck! Small world is it not? (The thor, Earl Schenck, is now dead).

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip the Austral Islands where we ;nt a month and a half—visiting ivavae, Tubuai and Rurutu before urning to Papeete. They are nderful places to visit—off the iten track and with lots of Poly >ian hospitality. We had delightful its at each island. ‘Throughout our stay in French lynesia we have found everyone »st kind and helpful. We have ind the islands of French Polynesia be a wonderful cruising area.”

Eleuthero arrived in Papeete in tober last year from Seattle and >sequently visited other islands in Society Group. • WHITE LADY, 32 ft ketch m Sydney, with Joe and Ellen rt and their young son Joey, ently left Hawaii, their home for last two years, and headed for lifornia. n a note to PIM from California, ed October 27, Joe Hart said: . . we departed Honolulu on our ch White Lady and came to San incisco. We now have the White iy up for sale. We are presently wing on the 63 ft Cordanzo —a d-plated motor ketch out of San incisco owned by Denis Jordan. ,y we wish our many friends in the ith Pacific a fond hello through ir paper”. fhe Harts arrived in Hawaii in

December, 1963, after a trans-Pacific cruise in White Lady, from Australia via Lord Howe Island, Tonga, Fiji and Samoa. • KAIROS, 32 ft German sloop, was at Suva in October, and expected to leave early in November for New Zealand.

Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Koch, of Hamburg, she left there in May, 1964, on a round-the-world cruise which is expected to end in the northern summer of 1967. • DIOGENE, a 30 ft waterwitch designed ketch registered in Costa Rica (Central America), left Port Moresby on November 7 for Thurs day Island and Darwin via Yule Island.

Diogene arrived in Port Moresby on November 2 after a 11 day voyage from Honiara in the British Solomon Islands.

The owner-skipper Pierre Le Maire, a Frenchman, was ac companied by his wife Raymonde and five children.

At Yule Island, the Le Maires were to scrape and paint the bottom of Diogene while staying with the French Fathers of the Sacred Heart Mission. • MAR QUESA, 40 ft ketch, arrived in Papeete, Tahiti, on October 27 from Hawaii via the Marquesas.

On board were owner-skipper Harold Whilldin, his wife and James and Marie Anderson who are crewing to New Zealand.

In a letter to PIM from Tahiti dated November 1, James Anderson says: “We should arrive in Auckland about the first of January. Our ports of call between here and Auckland will be: Bora Bora, Raiatea, Tahaa, Rarotonga, several of the Samoan Islands, the Fijis, Norfolk Island, Russell and Auckland, New Zealand.

“So far we have hit Lahaina, Maui; Hilo, Hawaii; Taiohae, Nuka Hiva; Hannay. Ua Huka; Hakehetau, Ua Pou Tu Hera Hera, Tikehau; Tiputa, Rangiroa and Papeete, Tahiti.” © NEO VENT, 20 ft cutter owned and sailed by lone Frenchman Pierre Auboiroux from Noumea, New Cale donia, arrived in Port Moresby on October 18, on the first leg of a voyage round the world.

Neo Vent left Port Moresby on October 26 for Yule Island, head quarters of the French Order of the Sacred Heart Mission. The French missionaries are widely known for their hospitality to travellers, especially seafarers.

• KOTIMU, a 25 ft gaff-rigged cutter skippered by Nils Powell, of Timaru, New Zealand, arrived in Port Moresby on November 5 after a leisurely voyage of 37 days from Cairns, Queensland. Stops of several days were made at Great Barrier Reef Islands.

Nils Powell is accompanied by his wife E. (Billie) Powell and both have just obtained temporary positions with the administration in Port Moresby.

Kotinm (Maori for ebb tide) was built professionally in 1963 in New Zealand for the Powells. She has no auxiliary engine but this has caused no undue inconvenience so far—ac cording to Nils Powell.

The Powells left Wangaroa on January 3 this year and sailed via Lord Howe Island, Sydney and Aus tralian east coast ports.

They plan to sit out the hurricane season in Port Moresby then sail to Thursday Island, Darwin and across the Indian Ocean to South Africa about May, 1966. • VAQUERO, a 33 ft stem head cutter, owned and skippered by Chuck Kenahan, of New Zealand, is now at Weipa, Gulf of Carpentaria (Northern Queensland) after a

Launched in Nukualofa, Tonga, recently, was this catamaran, built by Mr. Alan Riechelmann, who is seen in the picture. —Photo: Klaus Reschke.

r age from Yampi Sound, Western stralia via Fremantle, Tasmania, >v Zealand, Australian east coast 1 Thursday Island.

'dquero , it is reported by Nils veil, of the Kotimu, will soon be ding for Port Moresby and sibly other ports in the Western ific,

» REHU MOAN A, 40 ft

imaran sailed by Dr. David Lewis, ved at Rarotonga on October 10, days after leaving Huahine, in Leeward Islands of the Society ►up. fn board Rehu Moana with Dr. ns are his wife, Fiona, their two il daughters and a woman friend, s Priscilla Cairns. Miss Cairns, experienced navigator, has been ng independent observations with ruments while Dr. Lewis navigates catamaran by ancient Polynesian hods. These include observations he sun, stars, wind, swell and the it of birds. his leg of the circumnavigation accomplished in six days despite roken rudder shaft which had to supported with a rope sling. Dr. r is has said that the estimated ude was not more than 25 miles but he underestimated the speed sing 70 miles ahead of his nate. he Lewis’ were to continue to / Zealand after about a month’s at Rarotonga. • NINA, 34 ft ketch, arrived in :ualofa on October 29 from Bora a. Phil Fraser and Nick Stephen were on board, and, after a k’s stay in Tonga, they sailed for tralia via Fiji and New Cale ia. Part owner Bud Holmes un jnately developed hepatitis and ained in Bora Bora to return to olulu.

LADY LEE, 43 ft Atkin ketch ; and sailed by Fred and Doris phy, arrived in Honolulu on ember 24 after a 24-day trip i Bora Bora. he Murphys now regard Hono as the home port of Lady Lee, their South Pacific cruise from Canal Zone and Galapagos ids, to Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea Bora Bora, NARVAL, 35 ft gaff-rigged t owned by retired American 301. David Erlenkotter, was to i Honolulu on November 6 for Marquesas, Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, »a, New Zealand and Australia. v members were John Martin, s Conroy and Ross Berry—all of Jose, California.

Narval was built in Denmark in 1958, and sailed to Honolulu under the name Red Witch in the early 1960’5. • MINERVA, 51 ft ketch from San Francisco, California, arrived at Honolulu in early November, after a 24-day trip from Pago Pago.

Aboard were Hugh Corum, owner, and crew members, Jeff Swanson and Peter Hope, of Brisbane. Previously the ketch had visited Noumea and Suva, where they spent two and a half weeks repairing hurricane dam age, then 11 days to Pago Pago.

The ketch has since headed for California.

•AW AH NEE, 52 ft ferro concrete cutter, arrived in Port Moresby on October 18, after a nine day voyage from Santo, New Hebrides.

On board were owner-skipper Dr.

Robert Griffith (veterinary surgeon), his wife Nancy and son Reid, aged 11, and a crew of four. The crew comprised Mrs. Marguerite Rouan, who is travelling to the Seychelles Islands to see her parents (she is the wife of the French District Agent for the Northern District of the New Hebrides); Bruce Roberts, a New Zealand draughtsman; Miss Margo Carpenter, an American teacher from Chicago, who was hoping to work

in the Territory for the Department of Education; and Keith Kingston, a New Zealander from the Bay of Islands, who left the cutter in Port Moresby to return to New Zealand.

Awahnee created much interest in Port Moresby among the yachting and shipping fraternity because of its ferro-concrete construction ( PIM, Oct., p. Ill), The Griffiths were questioned closely about the yacht, and items were broadcast over the

ABC.

Dr. Griffth claims that there are at least 30 ferro-concrete yachts existing in NZ, the USA and else where. The total cost of Awahnee’s cement rendered hull was £5OO.

The Griffiths left Port Moresby on October 22 for Darwin via Thursday Island, thence Christmas Island, Cocos Island, Chagos Archipelago, Seychelles, Madagascar then Durban, Capetown to Panama and their home in Hawaii. • CANAIMA, 38 ft German built steel ketch from La Guaira, Venezuela, arrived at Port Moresby on October 20 having left Honiara on October 11.

On board were her four Vene zuelan part-owners Antonio Moreno, 29, skipper; Joaquin Gareia, 28; Gregorio Redondo, 31; and Jose Fort, 24. All are merchant mariners. The spick and span nature of Canaima bore testimony to this. The 27-year old ketch took two years between 1936 and 1938 to build.

Canaima left Port Moresby on October 23 for Thursday Island, Darwin, Timor and Djakarta, and on around the world.

Canaima is named after a Vene zuelan district and means “God of the Jungle”, • ATEA, 30 ft fibreglass ketch arrived at Brisbane on October 19.

A tea left Long Beach, California, on June 29, 1964. She visited the Mar quesas, Tahiti, the Windward Isles, Rarotonga, Pago Pago and the Fiji Group. She arrived in Brisbane directly from Suva. On board are G. Simmons, his wife “Cookie” and their 15-year-old daughter, Carol.

The crew of A tea would like to hear from anyone who knows the where abouts of Simon Gulleck, who was supposed to leave Raiatea in a “small self-built” trimaran for Rarotonga on or about the end of May. They can be contacted care of Bulimba Post Office, Brisbane.

e BARLOVENTO, a 65 ft

American schooner, arrived in Pago Pago in early November for a stay of four to six months.

The luxury yacht is owned and

sailed by Mr. and Mrs. H. Han Wright, of St. Thomas, VI, and h been on its present voyage for t\ years. At ports of call, the coup shoot film for a television series.

Mr. and Mrs. Wright are i companied by Jack Thompson, t mate, two Tongan and a Fiji: crewmen. Previous ports of call ha been in the Bahamas, Jamaica, t Galapagos, Easter Island, Pitcaii French Polynesia, the Cooks, Fiji ai Tonga. • MIA MIA, 67 ft steel ket from Melbourne, called at Lo Howe Island in early Novemb while on the homeward leg of cruise to Middleton Reef, Norfo Island, Noumea and other islan ports, and the Queensland coast. T ketch which is owned and skipper by Geoff Hammond called at Lo Howe in July while on the outboiu cruise. • KUDU, 63 ft motor yacl arrived at Suva on November from the United Kingdom v Panama, Acapulco, San Diego, Sj Francisco, Honolulu, Canton Islai and Pago Pago, She expected to sail about fi days later for New Zealand.

On board were the owner, Mr. P Callow, his wife, their 21-year-o son John, Lieutenant-Commander A. Roe (skipper) and Pet Verhoeven, the cook.

She is powered by twin Roll Royce Falcon engines, and is fittt with radar equipment, radio, dep sounder and automatic pilot.

She also has a distilling plant f making fresh water at sea.

The "Dove" (pictured), with 16-year-[?] lone-hander Lee Graham and his two ca[?] will spend the hurricane season in Pa[?] Pago. He will continue his world cru[?] in April. In November young Grah[?] was in Apia, repairing a mast. —Photo: Warren R[?]

Tourist Time

pp. 119-121

travel

Tourist Time On Norfolk

£;'*whiiar p»« ooA^mfu

‘./ROM THE INSfe

TTS tourist time on Norfolk Island—that small speck in the South Seas, 900 miles from Sydney and 600 miles from Auckland. This is the time of the year when the visitors pour in by the greatest numbers— virtually all of them by air, for the sparse shipping services are mostly for the cargo. Although not all. Sometimes unexpected items may be flown in, such as this car being unloaded from a Qantas DC4 on the island’s

sealed airstrip. Oantas operates from Sydney but Air New Zealand comes in from Auckland. The airlines would like to use bigger and faster aircraft but the airport is not long enough to take them.

Perhaps one day when those bigger air craft can land, the island may lose some of its charm under the impact of com mercialism. But that time is not yet.

Norfolk still has the village atmosphere.

People are still warm personalities, and not a cold grey mass, whether they are bringing out the small weekly newspaper (like printer-publisher Tom Lloyd) or putting the weather and local gossip over part-time radio station VL2NI (like Mrs.

Doll Sanders, known affectionately to all

on Norfolk as “Aunty Doll”).

But most of all, Norfolk is scenery. Norfolk’s scenery is not the South Seas’ kind, even though the South Seas are at the bottom of the garden. The Norfolk Island pines on every rolling hill give the island its own unique character. Added, is a sense of mellow history bestowed by the convict ruins and the convict built bridges, such as famous Bloody Bridge seen here.

Norfolk is worth the visit.

But one word of warning: local charm and colour do not necessarily go with luxury and comfort. Pick your accommo dation with care. Make inquiries first. Some of the guesthouse accommodation can be very poor indeed and the fact that others are better, and one or two even excellent, doesn’t make an un

happy lodger any happier.

The photographs were taken last month by John Squire, of Qantas.

As A Minor Safari, Try Fiji’s

pp. 123-129

Dusty, Round-Island Road

By Judy Tudor

The circuit by road of Fiji’s major island of Viti Levu an take on all the aspects of a minor African safari but people f spirit who also like to drive themselves should not be put off n that account.

E road, which is called Queen’s road for 151.5 miles of its length, about, from Suva to Lautoka; King’s Road, 163 miles west ;t from Suva to Lautoka, was not Dieted until the 1930’s and a great of it was put in before that. It typical pick-and-shovel job that ws the coastline for a greater of its length and twists and turns d obstacles where modern road ng machinery would go through icre are a few miles of tar-seal r side of Suva; tar-seal from Nadi

town to a few miles beyond Lautoka, about 25 miles in all, but apart from strips of bitumen in front of villages the surface of the rest of it is gravel.

After a few hours’ rain the surface turns to a series of pot-holes; after a day without rain, back to thick dust that flies out behind vehicles and turns them into long-tailed comets.

The section of the road with the worst dust menace and the worst pot holes after rain is that which is in most use—the section between Nadi Airport and Korolevu Beach Hotel.

The section from Korolevu to Suva

not much better. The section of ig’s Road from Tavua right through Suva, although it, too, has its bad iods is, on the whole, in far better idition than the more popular een’s Road. fhe traffic on Fiji roads has in ased tremendously in recent years, art from tourist vehicles, the dom ting impression of travel along sen’s Road is the number of taxis, h enveloped in its own cloud of t and full of Indians, madly speed off somewhere. Road haulage of e (in the crushing season) has also reased —it was once hauled almost irely by locomotive. 7 iji also has its own brand of roadf —with drivers of cane trucks and kers at the top of the list. Traffic ice may sometimes patrol Viti m roads but if so they are rarely a.

Poor State Of Roads

'he state of the roads in Fiji, which v counts tourism amongst its top astries, causes endless comment at ae and abroad. But the Govern it has not yet been able to face to the enormous cost—enormous Fiji, that is—of sealing even :en’s Road, although the Govem it and its advisers are well aware : the longer it is left the more it cost.

Lbout five years ago the cost of ing the rest of Queen’s Road was mated to be about £F4 million. zst estimate is more than double lonetheless, in spite of the worst

that can be said about these condi tions, there is much that can be said in favour of a touring holiday around Viti Levu, driving a rental car your self and making your own pace, which should be as leisurely as possible.

Apart from the hurricane season, when there are flash floods and an occasional washaway, there are no natural hazards to driving around Viti Levu. No spectacular feats of derring-do are required; there are no 5,000 ft mountain passes to negotiate or rivers to ford.

If you are to get any pleasure and

benefit, the trip should be spaced over a minimum of four days. This will give time for a late start and ample time out for tea, a beer, or lunch at a wayside hotel, for a picnic, photography, a swim, or a few devia tions from the main road.

A suggested timetable is as fol lows: First day: Nadi airport to Rakiraki.

Second day: Rakiraki to Suva.

Third day: Suva to Korolevu- Siga toka coast.

Fourth day: Korolevu-Sigatoka to Nadi.

Nadi Airport-Rakiraki

The distance from Nadi airport to Rakiraki Hotel is a little over 82 miles. With all the breaks thrown in you can spend the best part of a day doing it—or rush it in three hours.

The first 21 miles is tar sealed and there then follows several miles under reconstruction that reduces speed to 2 mph. The rest of the road is gravel.

The first town after leaving the air port is Lautoka, 15 miles away. This is the second biggest town in Viti Levu, the biggest sugar producer and shipping port. It has two hotels but if you are too early for morning tea push on another 23 miles to Ba.

Ba is another sugar centre and probably the fastest growing town in Fiji. At present it is in the throes of a giant programme of reconstruc tion, roads are being re-routed and

[?] area around Tavua township, seen above, is typical of the type of country the [?]eller passes through on the first half of the King's Road.— Photo: Rob Wright.

ic whole thing looks as though it is covering from a war.

The new hotel that Northern Hotels td. is building to replace the old pub lould be completed by Christmas, will have air-conditioned bedrooms id suites, lounge, dining room, coffee top and swimming pool. Nonetheless is difficult to see Ba as a tourist wn. It is located several miles up e Ba River, surrounded by a sea : sugar cane.

It is just under 17 miles further i to Tavua, at the junction of King’s oad and the Vatukoula Road. There a small country-style hotel at ivua with a view over the cane- Ids and out to the coast. Before nching here you can drive an extra miles which will take you up to e gold mines at Vatukoula and back, le Emperor Gold Mining Co. em- Dys about 1,500 people and over 0 million worth of gold has been tracted from deep and open cut ining.

Fiji's Highest Peak

Alternatively, if you have provided urself with a picnic lunch, con ine on, along King’s Road out of vua for 1.6 miles to the Nadarivatu :n off, on your right. Nadarivatu 14.5 miles along this secondary id at an elevation of 2,700 ft.

It was an important milling area, now a forestry area and has often sn spoken of as a potential hill lion for Fiji. There are a few week -1 houses there and it is a cool d pleasant place, only a few miles >m Fiji’s highest peak, Mt. Victoria 341 ft).

From the junction of the Nada atu Road with King’s Road it is urther 25i miles to Rakiraki Hotel, e hotel is on the main King’s Road, >ide Rakiraki village, but there is slight confusion in names around s point as the local township is led Vaileka and is about two miles >m the hotel on a branch road; and : Penang sugar mill, which is the ison for local prosperity, is a mile ther on from Vaileka.

The scenery from Tavua right ough to Rakiraki is pleasant, lleys of sugar cane alternate with ;ged and fantastically shaped •untains and you are never very from sight of the coast.

Rakiraki is one of the older hotels : friendly hospitality makes up for other short-comings. It is situated a very pleasant garden where, in evenings, you can sip your beer 1 get to know some of the local

residents, Fijian, Indian and Euro pean—which is rarely the case these days in most of the Colony’s plushier hotels.

The Rakiraki area, with its off shore islands and proximity to Viti Levu Bay, seems capable of consider able tourist development. It is sur prising that the new hotel is not being built here rather than at Ba.

Rakiraki To Suva The distance by road from Rakiraki to Suva is 97 miles. There is a hotel (Tailevu Hotel), at Korovou, 65 miles from Rakiraki, so eating arrange ments should be made accordingly.

The first 23 miles of the road skirts the coast, including the big indenta tion called Viti Levu Bay, which has the only inviting white sand beaches for 100 miles in either direction.

The road then leaves the coast, cuts right across the north-east shoulder of Viti Levu, and for the next 30 miles follows the Wainibuka River, one of the tributaries of the Rewa. Here and along all the other tributaries of the Rewa system there is a big Fijian population whose main cash income comes from the export of bananas.

Eight miles south of Nayavu the road junctions, the right-hand branch going seven miles to Vunidawa and passing close to where the Wainibuka and Wainimala Rivers join to form the main stream of the Rewa. King’s Road turns left, and east, from the junction to Korovou a dairying centre about eight miles further on; then turns due south 20 miles to Nausori and from there crosses the Rewa River and completes the journey into Suva with a further 12 miles of road which is tar-sealed.

For those who want deviations, there is one from Korovou 14i miles north of Natovi, from where launches run to the island of Ovalau. From Nausori it is also possible to drive to Bau, significant in early Fijian

history, by proceeding a mile past the airport then turning north for about seven miles.

Suva To Sigatoka On Queen's Road The distance from Suva to Koro togo village is 81 miles. Sigatoka is four miles further on. This is the [nost popular piece of coast in Fiji and the touring motorist will have no trouble filling in a day on this part of the journey. Deuba, and the Beachcomber Hotel, are 34i miles :rom Suva —just a good distance for norning tea or, if you have made a ate start from Suva, an early lunch.

Another 30 miles will bring you ;o Korolevu, and between Korolevu and the township of Sigatoka there are 20 miles of palm-fringed sandy reaches where you can pull off the -oad and be as secluded as though m your own Pacific island. (See article PIM, Oct. p. 117.) There is a good choice of accom nodation with Korolevu Beach Resort at one end, Sigatoka Hotel at the >ther, and Reef Lodge Hotel, Sandy Point Cottages and Palm Beach Cottages within a mile of Korotoga,

>igatoka To Nadi Airport

The distance from Sigatoka to Nadi airport is 50 miles and, except for and for Yanuca Island, eight niles out of Sigatoka, where a new aotel is to be built, this is the most minteresting part of the whole 315 niles of the circuit of Viti Levu.

It can be done comfortably in inder two hours, which leaves time J or a deviation up the Sigatoka /alley. The road follows the left jank of the river for 34 miles to a lord, which is best not attempted vith a conventional vehicle.

The valley is the most intensely :ultivated part of Fiji and produces obacco, passion fruit, tomatoes, pota oes, maize, native vegetables and aises livestock. For those with in efficient time to see the whole valley, here is a very good lookout over ome of the lower reaches from a >oint about three miles from Sigatoka Jridge. A very good native bure has >een built at this point and can be ised for a picnic.

Hire Several firms hire drive-yourself 'chicles. Costs are about the same is in Australia and vary with the ype of car hired. If comfort is jssential, go for a heavy vehicle; it rill ride the corrugations better.

Hire of a Morris 1100 is £F2 per lay or £FI3 per week plus 7d a nile; a Holden sedan or station vagon is £F2.10 per day or £FI6 )er week plus 9d a mile. Insurance n each case is 6/- a day extra.

Geic On A Limb

p. 127

Well-known American travel agent R. W. Hemphill, of Los Angeles, is enthusiastic about the tourist possibilities of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands after having looked the Colony over recently. But because they are still remote, he feels that tourism will not develop there until there is a through air service from Fiji to the Marshalls, via Funa futi and Tarawa. At present tourists travelling by air must return to Suva.

New Guinea

pp. 129-131

GULLIVER'S

TRAVELS IN

By a Staff Writer

Sample testing is a very sen sible procedure for anyone who

is selling anything, and the High

land Board of the Papua-New Guinea Tourist Travel Associa tion had something of the sort in mind when it recently spon sored the visit to the Territory of two Sydney residents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gulliver.

THE question that will be asked, however, by most people who read the report which the Gullivers subsequently made to the board will not be whether the Gullivers were typical tourists but whether the treatment they got in New Guinea was the sort of thing that ordinary, unsponsored tourists can expect to get.

The whole thing started when Mr.

Gulliver, an Englishman, and an electrical engineer, wrote to the P-NG Tourist Assn, asking for in formation. They paid their own air fares to Lae, where they were met by an airline manager who im mediately gave them a free ticket to Goroka. The same company later gave them a free ticket from Madang to Lae and generally was “most co operative” all over the territory.

Hotels gave them a 50 per cent, dis count, one car hire firm 33 per cent, discount; and they were introduced to or were assisted by people whom the ordinary tourist would never see.

Off The Beaten Track

But the Gullivers did things the usual run of tourist doesn’t do either —they went for long walks, ex plored caves and drove on secondary roads calculated to daunt most non- Territory types.

Their comments on New Guinea for the tourist are fresh and probably of value to the local Tourist Board.

We understand that they also com piled a separate list of comments on hotels. (But this we haven’t seen).

And they had their inevitable Ter ritory “experiences” despite a con siderable amount of duchessing— blank looks at some places where they should have been expected but where communications had broken

down; and the affair of the car hired in Mt Hagen (at £7/10/- per day plus petrol). Of this incident, Mr. Gulliver reports: “We picked up the hire-car at the hotel at 10 a.m. and started on the road to Wabag [N-W of Mt. Hagen].

About two miles out I realised I had not checked the tools, so we stopped immediately and found, sure enough, that there was no wheel brace and almost no tools.

“Since it is very foolish to venture out on this sort of road without proper provision for tools, we eventually got properly equipped after having pumped up one of the rear tyres, which was nearly flat.

“My advice to anyone who hires a car in New Guinea is to give it a thorough checking over before leav ing on any sort of trip. This was borne out later when the radiator boiled dry. There obviously was very little water in it to start with.

“The scenery on the Wabag road was extremeiy interesting, and we climbed ever upward towards the rain

forest around 8,500 ft. Every square inch of the ground seemed to be covered in rich luxuriant growth, and further on, dank creepers of moss hung from every tree. However, this scenery is fascinating as long as you are in a car that is moving and you have a full stomach and plenty of water. I could imagine :hat it very quickly becomes alien f you have none of these.

Automatics "Unsuitable"

“The car we had hired had auto natic transmission, extremely un mitable for these roads and with ilmost zero road holding, and hand ing abilities. We got as far as the top >f the long drive down to Wapenda nunda but the car had performed o badly that I just didn’t trust taking t down.”

Like every other tourist who goes o the Highlands they were most mpressed by seeing primitive natives —this,, after all, is why people go here and what makes New Guinea inique.

“It was,” he reports “a privilege o see this sort of gathering [a small ing-sing] of natives in full dress, ompletely unphony and unspoilt. I

only hope that when more tourists come to the Highlands the affair will not become commercialised. I hate to think of painted warriors holding out their hands for 1/- a photo and with Coca-cola and hot-dog stands for the tourist who can’t stand the pace.”

Of New Guinea tourism in general he has this to say; “The first market for tourists is obviously Australia because of its nearness and the number of relatively affluent people there. The other markets would be the United States and New Zealand—but because of distance only the wealthier Ameri cans and New Zealanders could afford it. . . . First class accommoda tion would have to be geared to the American way of life with air-con ditioning, bell service and iced-water everywhere.

“The American likes to rough it between nine and five, but at night he wants the Hilton, be it in the centre of a jungle or in a desert. This

type of accommodation goes down well with well-off Australians, too.

“But in addition to this affluent market there is another section of the community in nearby Australia that could be profitably tapped. This is the section to which we belong— people in the twenties and early thirties with sufficient money for the trip to the Territory but not sufficient to cover the high cost of hotel accommodation.

Rest-Houses Needed

“The establishment of rest-houses or camping sites in villages would cater for this type of market adequately. Younger people are not too worried about comfort although they appreciate hygienic toilets and reasonable washing facilities . . .

“For transport, circular tours by mini-bus could be profitably employed here. Tours of two, three or four days duration could be run from centres like Goroka, using the rest houses for overnight stays. In this way the younger tourist could see the various areas and their primitive people right off the beaten track as we saw them around Kainantu.”

Pacific Powers

p. 133

CRACK DOWN ON

[?]UTY-FREE GOODS

Amendments to New Zealand

lustoms regulations, to come

ito effect on January 1, will

rack down on New Zealanders burning from overseas with

uty-free articles.

pHE amendments will reduce the L number of duty-free cameras icy can bring back from two to le.

Portable TV sets will no longer 5 classed as personal effects and ill therefore be dutiable; and fur )parel classed as personal effects ill be free of duty only if the value : each article does not exceed On the other hand, it will be srmissible to take in one quart of ine and one quart spirits duty-free stead of one quart of wine OR irits, as at present.

Concession rates for other dutiable ►ods up to £NZSO in value will ►ply only where the goods ac mpany the traveller on the aircraft vessel in which he travels and are ►t for sale or exchange.

Articles exempt from this con ssion will include fur apparel, dios, tape recorders, cameras and levision sets. This means that full istoms duties will be payable on ch goods unless they qualify as rsonal or other effects.

The Customs regulations are to amended to protect home in istry because the increasing number New Zealanders touring abroad ve been taking advantage of con ssions to bring back duty-free ods for sale or on behalf of other ople.

Australia, US Stricter

From January 1 this year Aus dia’s Customs regulations were lended so that a visitor to Fiji, Drfolk Island, and other duty-free •ritories could bring in only one ty-free transistor radio—all ad ional radios being subject to arges that almost doubled the pur ase price.

More recently the United States

customs laws were tightened up in an effort to reduce the amount spent by US travellers abroad. These restric tions do not apply to American Samoa or Guam, but they do dis criminate against other Pacific centres, including the US Trust Territory.

The big question at present is what effect the new New Zealand restrictions will have on the various duty-free Pacific territories, especially Fiji, which is generally the last stop before New Zealand for people travelling south in the Pacific.

Fiji traders had a mixed re action to the new moves. Some say they will make little difference— others expect business to be affected.

MR. GRAHAM POPLE, one of the eight members of the Papua- New Guinea House of Assembly who

recently made a political education tour of Australia, complained to PIM bitterly about the “ridiculous” Aus tralian Customs regulations before he left Sydney.

Mr. Pople was nettled to discover that high Customs duties were pay able on one of the two transistors he brought to Australia from the Territory. However, he was even more upset when he decided to buy some souvenirs of the tour at Sydney’s airport before boarding the plane home, and found no duty-free purchases could be made there if he was going to P-NG.

He pointed out, with truth, that Customs regard P-NG as inter national territory when travellers are headed for Australia, and as Aus tralian territory when they are headed for New Guinea. Should they have it both ways?

Aggie's At

Apia

Aggie Grey's hotel on the beach front in Apia has recently been extended - at the rear. The front view still retains its air of informality and comfort that has helped make Aggie's famous.

Photo: Barry Badger.

What To See

pp. 135-137

ON THE BRITISH

SOLOMONS

In accordance with recent

;w plans to develop tourism in

e British Solomon Islands,

ivate organisations there and

e BSIP Chamber of Com erce are providing facilities for jitors. lOACH tours are being arranged ' by Guadalcanal Travel Service Honiara; sightseeing charter flights the local Megapode Airways; and y cruises by the Travel Service in nj unction with owners of local inches.

The bus used for the coach tours II seat 20 plus the European tour der and the cost of excursions is deed out on a charter basis—i.e., ; more passengers the smaller the it cost. There are usually facilities ■ morning or afternoon tea.

Coach Tours Fours available are as follows: HONORIA TOWN: This tour, in t, extends along the coast as well, far as Henderson Field to the east I Kakambona to the west. It in des the residential ridges behind town from where there are ex sive views over the sea to the >rida Group and Savo Island, lies of the war with Japan still paining in the the town area are ited and so are the exhibition of ;ive artifacts in the British Solo ms Training College at Kukum 1 the exhibits of the Geological *vey Department.

Fhe mileage covered is approxi tely 30; time taken is two hours i charter of the bus is £l4.

EASTERN TOUR: This covers the a that was the main battlefield *r the landing of the US Marines re in August, 1942. It includes its to Ilu Farm, Guadalcanal Plains ; project; Kukum fighter strip, . 1; Henderson Airfield; Gainey field; invasion beaches, Lunga (US rines landing); plane wrecks at iaru; St. Joseph’s School, Tenaru; ere Leprosarium; Roroni Village, home of Sergeant-Major Vouza, : of the local heroes of the Guadal lal campaign; and the mouth of the iaru River. fhe mileage covered is approxi tely 45; time taken three hours I the cost is £l7/10/-.

WESTERN TOUR: This covers visits to copra and cocoa plantations, to the Japanese wrecks at Bonegi and Mamara; and the Roman Catholic Mission and school at Visale.

The tour then continues on another half-dozen miles to Maravovo and Cape Esperence. Mileage is approxi mately 55; time taken is hours and the cost is £2O.

Charter Flights

Megapode Airways use Dove air craft which carry seven passengers.

They operate from Henderson Air field and ordinary charter rate is £45 per hour. Special flights for tourists are, however, available.

Flight A is of one hour’s duration and covers the battlefield area and coast around Honiara. Cost is £3 per head, which includes transport to and from the airfield.

Flight B, of 1 hour and 20 minutes, includes all of Flight A plus Tulagi and Savo Islands. Cost is £5 per head including transport.

Day Cruises

A local motor launch capable of carrying eight passengers and with a speed of 14 knots is available. Hire is on a charter basis and each trip takes a full day.

Cruise A is from Honiara to Tulagi, the small island lying close to Gela or Florida, and the former capital of the BSIP. Passengers go ashore at several places before re turning to Honiara. Cost is £24 (that is, the cost works out at £3 per head if there are eight passengers).

Cruise B is to Savo Island which is off the extreme north-western tip of Guadalcanal. It is an extinct volcano—which can be climbed.

Visits are arranged to the megapode hatcheries (these birds bury their eggs in leaf mounds so that the heat from the fermentation of the vegetable matter hatches them); and native dancing can also be seen. Cost £2O.

Cruise C is a combined Tulagi-Savo trip without extended shore visits.

Cost £2B.

Other Tourist Attractions Gilbertese and Melanesian dancing and music can be arranged through the Guadalcanal Travel Service.

Charge is by the evening and £5 to £7 covers a dozen performers.

The Travel Service can also ar range extended tours for longer periods than any of the above; or visits to outer islands and the scenes

naval and land battles for modal purposes. Visits to remote as for cultural or scientific study i also be arranged if adequate tice is given. \ dramatically scenic road to the nmit of Mount Austin on Guadal lal has been constructed by the al Public Works Department. A 'kout post from the top commands superb view of the Guadalcanal ins. The road was built as part the access system to the site of a iposed dam in the Lunga Gorge.

"Canberra" Cruise fhe Solomons are on the route a P and O-Orient cruise from Iney to Japan in October next r. The cruise will be made by 45,000 ton Canberra. )n her way to Yokohama the tberra will pass through New >rgia Sound (the famous wartime >t”) in the BSIP; the first time has travelled over that route, he will pass near Savo Island, ;re a brief ceremony will be held board to commemorate the loss the Australian cruiser, HMAS i berra, in those waters in August, 2, This area is known as Iron :om Sound because of the num of sunken ships there.

Gets Going

p. 137

Pago's New Hotel Gets Going

GGEST week of public festivities in American Samoa for years commence on December 5, to k the opening of Pago Pago’s big ’ luxury hotel, the Hotel Pago o Intercontinental, hares in the hotel are owned by il residents of American Samoa, the hotel has been leased to rcontinental Hotels, a Pan Ameri- Airways subsidiary. The hotel, aces the only one in the territory, [equate, Government-owned Rain er Hotel, and finally puts Ameri- Samoa on the Pacific tourist > (see PIM, Oct., p. 113). As n the end of November, Air v Zealand will operate a DCB jet ice into Pago from Auckland via li, and Pan American flights will ease, rnong the big crowd of visitors the opening will be US Secretary he Interior Mr. Stewart Udall.

People

p. 139

• Mrs. Lapati Halepaka is the jwly-appointed Women’s Interest fficer in Niue. She will work on a irt-time basis under the Community evelopment Officer in the new ommunity Development Office hich is to be set up soon in the dministration Centre. Mrs. Hale ika’s main function will be to act liaison between women’s organisa ms and the Government. She has d nursing experience and had ken a Home Economics course in iva and is therefore considered an ;al choice for the job. • Mr. Dwight Heine of the arshall Islands has resigned as eaker of the General Assembly of ; Trust Territory of the Pacific ands to take up a new position District Administrator of the arshalls District, • Mr. Harry Bitmead, who has J 26 years in the Public Service in pua—-13 years in the Department Public Health and the last 13 as schoolteacher —retired recently to ;stern Australia. In August, 1942, was one of a small number of stralians captured in Papua fol ding the Japanese landing at Buna. ; captors tied him to a tree for hours after making frequent eats to shoot him. Mr. Bitmead ntually escaped by slipping the •es which bound him. He suf ed great privations in the bush il he was found by the present trict Commissioner, Southern 'hlands, Mr. D. R. Marsh, then uernber of Angau. Mr. Bitmead 1955 published a text book Rules Health, which is being used ex sively in Territory schools. > Former New Guinea old hand : Feldt is taking things slowly in Chelmer, Brisbane home, follow a recent severe bout of illness, ch took him to hospital. Among recent visitors was Mr. Jack Read *abaul, who called while en route lapan by ship. Mr. Feldt is cur tly negotiating for a British re it, in paperback form, of his war -5 story of The Coast Watchers. ► It’s not often that proud parents ie their children after their )urite public servant. Mrs. Ketty i, wife of Councillor Arapana

Purupuru, president of Teop-Tinputz Local Government Council, Bougain ville, recently presented her husband with a baby boy, who has been named Clancy, after popular Aus tralian Deputy District Commissioner Desmond Clancy. • The Western Samoan Society of Accountants which was formed at the end of 1959 recently conducted a graduation ceremony to admit to membership the first five graduates from courses conducted within Samoa. The graduates were Mrs.

Kelemete and Messrs. Daniel Betham, Joseph Hunter, Anetipa Lam Sam, and Vili Simati. • Winner of the 1965 Lux Pacific Island Golf Trophy is Mrs. Mona Bailey, of the Apia Golf Club, with 44 stableford points. She is the first Apia woman to take the prize. 350 entrants took part from 18 island groups this year. Three women tied for second place, one point behind Mrs. Bailey. They were Mrs. D.

Bourke, of Popondetta, Papua, Mrs.

J. Johnson, of Ba, Fiji, and Mrs. V.

Watter, of Port Moresby. Mrs. J.

Hopcraft, of Suva, was third with 42 points. • The Commonwealth Chief Scout, Sir Charles Maclean, visited the British Solomons in November.

It was the first visit of a Chief Scout to the Protectorate. A packed pro gramme of engagements faced Sir Charles, at a ceremoney in Honiara he presented the Medal of Merit to Major Geoffrey Bovey for the work he has done in the Protectorate as Scout Commissioner. • With the arrival of Miss M.

Leavy to join the WHO staff in the Solomon Islands, the total of per manent WHO representatives there is brought to five. Miss Leavy comes from Ireland. • Mr. R. Bingle, of Norfolk Island, is the prime mover behind a project to establish a Norfolk Island Museum to preserve links with the island’s past. Other historically minded residents are pressing on with plans for a local historical society. • American Samoa’s “most popular bachelor”, Mr. Jim Flannery, special assistant to the Governor, lost one of his titles in November when he married Australian Miss Betsy Jenkinson in Pago Pago. Mr.

Flannery has been in Samoa seven years, first as Government Auditor.

• Don Lane, widely known throughout the South Seas as sec retary of the Fiji Visitors Bureau, has been appointed managing direc tor of Stardust Cruise, Lautoka, and has resigned from the Bureau. Acting as secretary is Mr. Herbert Marlow. • The BSIP Chief Secretary, Mr.

L. M. Davies, operated the pile driver which drove the last pile of Honiara’s big new wharf into the seabed at Point Cruz on November 20. The entire £220,000 project is expected to be completed by Christ mas. The wharf is 210 ft long and will enable ships to work two hatches. • Mr. R. S. Leydin, Administrator of Nauru, is to retire in February.

An announcement was made in Canberra in November by the Minister for Territories, Mr. C. E.

Barnes, who paid high tribute to Mr. Leydin’s work in the Islands.

Mr. Leydin was Administrator of Nauru from 1954-8. and was ap pointed again from 1962. In the intervening four years he was Admi nistrator of Norfolk Island.

Mr. Leydin’s retirement is ob viously timed to follow the establish ment and official opening of a Nauru Legislative Council, at the end of January. Many distinguished visitors will be on Nauru for the opening.

Mr. Barnes also paid tribute to Mrs. Leydin, who has been active in community affairs in the Islands.

The new Chief Justice of American Samoa, Mr. H. Edward Hyden, has taken up his post in Pago Pago, Mr. Hyden formerly an attorney with the US Interior Departments Solicitor's Office, replaces retiring Chief Justice Arthur A. Morrow.

Pacific Commerce and Produce

pp. 141-143

difficulties With

oca! Sales, So NG

Vill Export Beef

Papua-New Guinea, which >r the last 20 years has been ying to build up a beef in jstry so that the importation : fresh meat can be curtailed, ill become a beef exporter be ►re Christmas when 350 head : three-year bullocks will go to

e Philippines or Hong Kong.

IHE cattle will go from the Gusap ■ property near the Markham imu Divide in Morobe District lich is owned by R. L. Anderson terests.

The managing-director of the Lisap cattle station, Mr. Sid Staines, id that the export move follows e failure to find a regular outlet r mature beef in Papua-New iiinea. It was impossible under isting conditions of lack of re geration facilities, government re ictions and transport difficulties to rry on business profitably through :al avenues of distribution.

The new move follows Administra >n permission to export fat cattle ly. Mr. Staines said that a deal with dgety and New Zealand Loan and J Clausen cattle-shipping line would rtainly go through before Christ as. He said that there were pro ects of shipping stud cattle to arth Borneo, too, if the Admini ation would lift export restrictions. (FOOTNOTE: Papua-New Guinea ported meat to the value of over 58,000 in 1964, well over half of in the form of beef. Since 1955 5 Administration has been sub lising a scheme for importing cattle build up Territory herds at a cost the Administration of about 50,000).

Carpenter Holdings

onfinues 'At High

evels Of Profit'

U- R. CARPENTER Holdings Ltd, » hoped to be able to maintain ; current high levels of profit and rning rate, the chairman, Mr. R. B. irpenter, told the annual meeting Canberra on November 19.

He spoke of continuing expansion by the group “both in manufacture and industry in Australia and the Pacific Islands as a whole”. Store trading results had been satisfactory, and efforts in other directions had been as fruitful.

As previously reported, con solidated net profit exceeded £2.3 million for the first time; earning rate exceeded 35 per cent.; and dividend was maintained at 15 per cent.

Mr. Carpenter said one possible exception to satisfactory progress was the copra industry in Fiji, which had been affected by a hurricane early in 1965. The damage had had little or no effect upon the group’s trading results for the past year but the tonnage offered for milling had now decreased sharply, and was likely to continue at a much reduced volume for the rest of this financial year. Recovery could be rapid after the middle of next year.

Maintenance of production in the New Guinea copra mills was assured, and effort was being made to increase this volume to compensate for the lesser quantity to be milled in Fiji.

Mr. Carpenter said that the development of the organisation, in the Islands and Australia, had im posed a very heavy demand for development funds on the holding company and the larger subsidiaries.

In many cases there had been a considerable advance in merchandise sales, and a great deal of additional money had been employed in carrying increased stocks and in financing the increase in business.

Through all these circumstances, directors had maintained a relatively high level of liquidity. However, the company might be pressed this year, as the directors had elected to take up its new share entitlements in Woolworths, Ansett and CAGA at a cost of just under £900,000.

Commenting in detail on Islands results, Mr. Carpenter said very satisfactory results were anticipated for the Fiji-based subsidiaries for the current year. Morris Hedstrom Ltd. had increased turnover mainly because of sugar exports and better copra prices. Divisions in Western Samoa and Tonga had operated satisfactorily and should continue to do so.

W. R. Carpenter (Fiji) Ltd. enjoyed improved trading conditions in most divisions, although the hur ricane which upset copra milling had also had an effect on shipping and

on merchandise sales in copra-pro ducing areas.

In New Guinea there were increases in merchandise sales and produce handled, despite very keen competi tion, and every effort was being made to take account of all new develop ment opportunities.

Coconut Products Ltd’s results were slightly above those of the previous year. Development of estates in the planting of cocoa was almost finalised and the company was now engaged on a full-scale inter-planting and re-planting of old copra estates with a view to their complete rehabilitation.

Much progress had been made since the land was occupied in October of last year. Substantial quantities of tea seed were available and extremely dry weather had al lowed the company to devote much time to ploughing and development of land.

Papuan Coffee Rust

"Eradicated"

THE coffee rust disease in the Central District of Papua has now been eradicated—along with the coffee trees. New planting is for bidden.

The outbreak was discovered in July in the Sogeri area, in the foot hills behind Port Moresby. Most of this coffee was grown in small plots on a non-commercial scale.

Following the discovery all coffee trees were cut down, sprayed, burnt and the stumps dug out.

Another small infected area was subsequently found in the Rigo sub district and trees in this area have, also been destroyed.

Nickel Report Denied

A REPORT that, following tin -C*- formation of two companiei owned jointly by the United States Kaiser and France’s Nickel Society nickel-smelting would be carriec out in Australia, was denied in Nev Caledonia in November. The rumou: caused a certain amount of gloom ii New Caledonia where the economy is based largely on the export o nickel from the smelters of th< Nickel Society,

Guadalcanal Plains

Developments

Guadalcanal plains ltd will begin its new year o operations when it starts to sow dn rice on its Tetere plains estate ii December. Sowing will continue intc January to take advantage of th< wet season.

Preparation of 700 acres begai last August, using local labour anc modern agricultural equipment.

The rice should be ready fo] harvesting in April and soya bear planting will then commerce.

Court Developments

Over L. F. McEocherr

MR- JUSTICE FROST, of th.

Papua-New Guinea Supremt Court, in November restrainec Leonard Francis McEachern fron acting as a director of Cosmopolitai Hotel Ltd. The judge’s order causec great interest in New Guinea busines: circles.

Shareholders in the company which operates the Hotel Cosmo politan on the Rabaul water front, asked the court to issue the order, and also to restrain McEachen from continuing as manager of th( company, or as an employee. The chief shareholders are the Sandj Creek Mining Co. (of which Mr. S L. Eskell is managing director) anc Mrs. Una Adams.

Mr. Justice Frost said there was nc need to make the second ordei sought, as McEachern had left the hotel and could no longer “meddle with the company’s money or pro perty”.

He ordered McEachern to account in full for his dealings with the com pany’s money and property over the previous two years. It was stated that the Cosmopolitan company, in a recent year, made approximately £45,000 profit.

Until recently, McEachern had

;ted as chairman of the board and anager of the hotel.

Mr. Justice Frost said that Mc achern had legitimately filled a .sual vacancy on the board follow g a substantial change in share ildings in 1962. McEachern after at never held more than one share the company. His casual director lip should have expired in June, >62, but he remained in office, here had been no ordinary meetings : the company since.

McEachern used assumed powers appoint lan Alexander McDougall a director, Mr. Justice Frost said, e had carried on the business of e company, purporting to hold rectors’ meetings with McDougall, id opened a new bank account in s own name for some of the com iny money.

McEachern had signed a document lich purported to lease the hotel isiness to an outside company for ,000 a year for five years.

The company referred to is Palm ivern Pty. Ltd. of Port Moresby, which Mr. Raymond Lord is a rector.

Sandy Creek Co., a major share ilder in Cosmopolitan Hotel Ltd., closely associated with Sangara d., and Sangara Ltd. holds the ntrolling interest in Morobe Hotels d. (Lae, Wau and Goroka). Mr.

L. Eskell, formerly managing rector of South Pacific Post Ltd., is w the dominant director of Sandy eek, Sangara and Morobe Hotels.

tote Of The

lopra Market

IR. lAN McDONALD, chairman of the P-NG Copra Marketing >ard, reported in Port Moresby in e November; The average of the spot market ices for Philippine FM copra rose ring October to £Stg.76/10/- per i, and this trend has continued er the past three weeks, with the ice ranging between £76/10/- and 0.

Considerably more copra is being ipped from the Philippines to irope at present, although corn ring tonnages to the end of ptember this year with those of 64 the overall tonnage is still down around 75,000 tons. However, as s tonnage represents slightly less an three days consumption for s UK and Europe the effect on the arket price should not be very sat.

It is felt that the general price idency over the next few months ll mainly be steady. Whilst there ; prospects of increased production

in most oilseeds, the demand pro spects are also excellent, and so there will continue to be a fairly fine balance between the two.

In regard to world export supplies, it is interesting to note that copra and coconut oil are both on the in crease. This is the case in P-NG where production has been increasing by almost 2 per cent, a year for some years. This year P-NG pro duction has been very good and might even reach 120,000 tons for the year, an increase of 5 per cent, over 1964.

NG's Pyrethrum

Industry Starts

AFTER only about one month’s operation, the new £200,000 factory established by Stafford Allen & Sons Ltd. at Mount Hagen, New Guinea, has processed 14 tons of pyrethrum flowers.

The processing has resulted in the first two drums of concentrated extract to be produced in the Ter ritory. The drums in late November were ready for shipment to the UK, where the extract would be refined, and incorporated into in secticide.

ANG Bid For

PI Timbers

DIRECTORS of Pacific Islands Timbers (Holdings) Ltd., of Papua, in November recommended an offer from ANG Holdings Ltd. for a share exchange takeover of the timber company. The offer is for two ANG 10/- shares for each five 5/- shares in Pacific Islands.

ANG Holdings was recently registered in Papua. It is sponsored by the Australia New Guinea Cor poration Ltd., which proposes to merge the timber company in its other shareholdings in New Guinea.

These involve tea and coffee interests, among other things. ANG Holdings will have a paid capital of £307,500 if the offer succeeds, as it no doubt will. This would result in it being 57 per cent, owned by the ANG Cor poration and 43 per cent, owned by former shareholders in Pacific Islands

Timbers. ANG Holdings is expected later to be listed on the Sydney stock exchange.

Directors of ANG are Mr. Steven Rich. Sir James Kirby, Messrs. M.

T. Hansen, F. M. Hewitt, F. M.

Osborne, D. P. Sharp and N. F.

Stevens. Messrs, Rich, Hansen, Hewitt and Sharp are also on the board of Pacific Islands.

Pacific Islands Timbers (Holdings) incurred another loss in the year ended June 30 —£18,000, compared with the previous year’s loss of £38,013. The company had a small profit of £2,675 in 1962-63.

The directors reported that sales for the second half of the year increased considerably and it was expected that operations for the full year would prove satisfactory.

Australian

Brokers Hit

THE slump in the Australian share market in recent months has resulted in a sharp fall in the value of stock exchange seats, and in re trenchments in the securities in dustries. While production and employment are high, the share market has suffered through com petition for investors’ money and tight liquidity conditions.

The official finance newsletter of the Australian News and Information Bureau reported in November that turnover in the past 12 months is estimated to have fallen at least 15 per cent, in value in Sydney and Melbourne. Broking houses are re ducing their staffs, and there is a general expectation of mergers, to reduce costs.

New brokerage rates introduced recently have not assisted the brokers, and the declining business in equities has had an all-round dampening effect. The restrictions by overseas countries on foreign investment have also influenced the securities market.

CSR DIVIDEND MAINTAINED: The

CSR Co. Ltd. revealed its strong internal strength and the value of its diversifica tion programme when it announced an unchanged 6V4 per cent, interim dividend for 1965-66. The directors have not yet issued their half-yearly report—it is due on December 24 —but it is likely that the returns from sugar are much lower than last year because of the depressed state of the world market.

Profitable"

p. 141

Copra “To Continue Profitable"

Mr. R. B. Carpenter is satisfied that copra prices will remain “at a very profitable level”. He reported this to shareholders at the annual general meeting of W. R. Carpenter Holdings Ltd., in Canberra, in November.

He also held out hopes for an improvement in cocoa prices, the net return from which, in the company's New Guinea plantations, had been “below a satisfactory level”. He said prices had fallen as a result of over production in Africa, but there had since been a slight recovery, and there were some prospects “in the very near future” for them to return to a higher level.

Produce Prices

p. 144

(Unless otherwise stated, quotations are In Australian currency. Aust. £ equals approximately 16/- Stg., NZ, or W.

Samoa: 18/- Fiji; 20/- Tonga, Solomons & WPHC areas; 196 Pac. Frs.; 5U52.25.)

COPRA

PAPUA-NEW GUINEA;—AII production is delivered to Copra Marketing Board, controlled by six members, including three planters’ representatives; and the Board directs distribution and sales, and makes payments to the producers. Production goes mainly to (a) Unilever, in UK, (b) Australia for local consumption, (c) crushing-mill in Rabaul, and (d) Japan (surplus as available). Prices generally tally with ruling rate in Philippines, with premiums for hot-air dried.

P-NG Board’s Tentative Purchase Prices for Copra delivered main ports are: Hot-Air Dried, £7l/10/- per ton; FMS, £7O per ton; Smoke-Dried, £69/9/9 per ton.

FIJI: —No Government control—pro ducers sell where they wish. Bulk of copra goes to crushing-mills in Suva.

Oct. 25 prices were: HAD £P64/12/6, M £P62/2/6.

WESTERN SAMOA:—Official Copra Board takes all production, sells same and makes payments to producers. It goes mainly to Abels Ltd., NZ crushers, and the open market. Local price re cently was £56/12/6 Samoan, first grade.

TONGA; Sales are under Government control. Part of production goes to Europe, under arrangement with Unilever controlled by Philippines prices, and part on to open market.

SOLOMON IS.: All production marketed through official BSI Copra Board, at prices based on Philippines rate. Output goes to Unilever, UK; to Australian crushers: and the balance on to the open market. These prices, in Oct., were: Ist grade, £7O; 2nd grade, £6B: 3rd grade, £63 per ton, f.0.b., BSIP ports (Honiara, Yandina and Gizo).

GILBERT AND ELLlCE:—Production marketed in Europe through official Copra Board, at prices based on Philippines rates less freight, etc. The Copra Board subsidises the price at; First Grade £6/4/2 per ton, Second Grade £2/2/1 per ton.

NEW HEBRIDES:—Price in Nov. was approximately £A4S (9,000 Pac. francs).

French price on Nov. 12 was 1,050 francs per metric ton, c.i.f., Marseilles.

COOK IS.: —Copra goes to Abels, Ltd., of Auckland, who operate the only NZ copra crushing mill. Price paid is average London price for previous three months, less handling charges. Prices for last quarter, Oct.-Dec., 1965, are £NZ7S/6/ll Ist grade, £NZ74/1/11 standard grade— both f.0.b., Rarotonga.

OTHER PRODUCE

COCOA: — T «slands prices are usually based on the rates for Ghana cocoa.

On Nov. 22 these were approx. £ Stg. 144 per ton, c.i.f., Sydney.

On Nov. 22, Quote No. 1: In store Rabaul, export quality £122 per ton, ex wharf Sydney, £162. Quote No. 2: Best quality, on wharf Sydney, £145, in store N.G. ports £133 (for UK, continent and USA shipments).

W. SAMOA:—Nominal prices quoted in Sydney, Nov. 22, were: Grade 1, £Stg.l97/6/-; grade 2, £Stg.lss, f.0.b., Apia.

COFFEE. P.-N.G.; Nov. 22, good

quality A grade, per lb. 4/3 y 2; B grade 4/2; C grade, 3/6 y 2 to 3/9 y 2, c.i.f., Sydney.

Approximate overseas c.i.f. coffee prices were reported on Nov. 10 as: Kenya AA £Stg.4sB, A £Stg.443, B £Stg.42B. C £ Stg.4lB, TT £Stg.4lB; Tanzania AA £ 5tg.453, A £Stg.433, B £Stg.423, C £Stg.4l3, TT £Stg.4l3; Uganda Native Robusta Standard £Stg.3o2; Bukoba Robusta £ Stg.3o2.

PEANUTS. P.-N.G.: Sydney agents reported Nov. 22 —f.0.b., Lae; Kernels— white Spanish 1/7 lb.; Virginia bunch 1/9 y 2 lb.

RUBBER.—P.-N.G. price is based on Singapore rate, which on Nov. 23 was; Dec. shipment 68% Straits cents per lb (23.85 d Aust.), Jan. shipment 68 7 /s Straits cents per lb (24.02 d Aust.), prompt 67 7 /s Straits cents per lb (23.67 d Aust.).

VANILLA BEANS.—Victor Karp Tulk & Co., Sydney, reported Nov. 23: White and yellow label processed, standard packs, 51/-, green label 50/-, c.i.f., Sydney.

RICE (Aust.): Prices settled in Sept, were—P.-N.G.: Dry brown and dressed, 112 lb bags, £5B/10/- per ton, f.o.w.

Vitamised and enriched white, 112 lb bags, £65 f.o.w. Other Pac. Islands: Dry, white or brown, etc., £6B (any quantity), f.0.w., Sydney or Melbourne.

PEARL SHELL.—Quotations for Aus tralian M.O.P. Shell on Nov. 23 by Sydney independent shell agents were: Sound £B5O, D £625, E £335, EE £235 (in store Sydney). Cook Islands: Penrhyn £NZ4OO (approx.), f.0.b., Raro tonga.

TROCHUS. —Sydney buyers indicated the following quotations to Islands pro ducers: Nov. 23, No. I—Papuanominally1—Papua— nominally £9O per ton, f.0.b., Papuan ports; N.G. and 8.5.1. £B5- £9O, f.0.b..

Islands ports. No. 2—Papua—£Bo-£9O per ton; N.G., 8.5.1. £75-£B5 per ton.

GREEN SNAIL SHELL.—Sydney buyers quoted: Nov. 23, No. 1, Ist grade only, £235 on wharf, Sydney. No. 2, £220 (best quality), on wharf, Sydney.

CROCODILE SKINS. —On Nov. 22

Sydney buyers quoted for 12 in. and over, first grade quality as follows: P.-N.G.— 28/- per in., f.o.b. P-NG ports, small scale (salt water); large scale (fresh water) 17/- per in. 8.5.1. 28/- (small scale) del. Sydney.

PAPUAN GUM: £B2/15/- f.o.b. Islands port, £95 del. Sydney or Melbourne.

BECHE-DE-MER: Chang Sing Loong Co., Suva, quoted F 2- (4in. to 7 in.) to F3/- (9 in. to 11 in.) lb for well processed commercial varieties.

SHARK FINS: Chang Sing Loong Co., Suva, offers F4/6 per lb for well-dried fins of commercial quality. ICEP Pty. Ltd., 22 Taylor St., North Curl Curl, Sydney, quote 6/6 to 8/6 lb., ex-store Sydney, according to quality.

London and US Quotations

COPRA; LONDON, Nov. 19, Philippines, in bulk, $220 US (equal to £Stg.7B/9/4) per long ton, c.i.f., UK/Nth. European ports. Malayan 1% c.i.f. UK/Nth. Euro pean ports, UQ. NEW YORK: Nov. 19, Philippines, c.i.f., Pacific Coast ports, UQ. CEYLON: 1,100 Rupees per ton, f.o.b.

COCONUT OIL: LONDON, Nov. ship

ment, Ceylon, 1% in bulk, £ Stg. 119/15/-.

RUBBER: LONDON, Nov. 23, Jan.

shipment c.i.f., 20-l/16d Stg. lb; Spot 20-l/16d Stg. lb; Feb. shipment 20-3/8d Stg. lb. (£1 Australian is equal to about 2.2 US dollars or 10 Vs rupees.)

EXCHANGE RATES

FIJI.—Through BANK OF NSW, AN2

BANK, BANK OF NZ and THE BANE OF BARODA LTD. Anstralia on Fiji basis £100 Fiji: Buying, £Alll/2/6 Selling, £ A113. Fiji-London, basis £10( London; B, £110/15/-; S. £112. NZ-Fiji basis £100 NZ: B, £111/11/9; S £110/4/3.

SAMOA.—Through BANK OF NZ. Aus tralia on Samoa, basis £100 Samoa: T T. B. £A123/12/6; S. £A124/10/9. Samoa- London, basis £100 London: B. £99/7/6; S. £101/10/-. Samoa-NZ, basis £100 NZ B. £100; S. £100/10/-. Samoa-Fiji bash £100 Samoa; B. £111; S. £110.

NORFOLK IS. —Commonwealth Bant quotes exchange rate Australia-Norfoll Island: 5/- per £A100.

PAPUA-NG. — COMMONWEALTH BANE

(Pt. Moresby, Lae, Rabaul, Goroka, Bulolo Kavieng, Madang, Wewak), BANK Of NSW (branches: Port Moresby, Lae, Bulolo, Rabaul, Madang, Samarai, Goroka, agencies: Wau, Boroko, Kokopo), ANZ BANK (Port Moresby, Lae, Rabaul) and

NATIONAL BANK OF A/ASIA. (Pori

Moresby, Lae) quote exchange rate Australia-Papua-NG: 10/- per £A100.

FRENCH PACIFIC COLONIES.—Pacific

francs (CPF) are used in New Cale donia, New Hebrides, and Fr. Polynesia.

FRENCH BANK (Comptoir National D’Escompte de Paris, Sydney), in Nov., 1965, quoted: Selling, Noumea, 196 Pac. francs to £ Aust.; Papeete 196 (nom.) Pac. francs to £ Aust.; 247 Pac. francs to £ Stg., approx. 90 Pac. francs to US $; Noumea 18 Pac. francs to 1 French franc (conversion rate: 1 Pac. franc equals 0.055 French franc), Paris-London: Selling 13.746 francs to £Stg.

The Stock Market

p. 144

ShĥrtDNEY Oct. 26 Nov. 22 Seller Seller Bali Plantations . 4/9 4/9 74/6 44/6 Burns Philp . . . 72/3 Burns Philp (SS) 47/6 Carpenter, W. R. . 25/- 25/- 49/- Choiseul Plntn. . 49/6

C.S.R. Co. . . .

Dylup Plantations 58/6 b5/10 59/9 6/3 bl8/- 14/- 2/3 11/9 Fiji Industries . . 19/- Hackshall’s . . . 13/9 Kerema Rubber . 2/3 Koitaki Rubber . 12/3 Lolorua Rubber 5/9 5/9 Makurapau Plntn. 3/11 3/9 Mariboi Rubber . 4/5 5/b4/4 2/1C Pacific Is. Timbers 4/7 Palgrave b3/- Plantation Holdings 3/6 3/5 Queensland Insurance 75/- 76/- Rubberlands . , . 2/9 2/6 Sogeri Rubber . . 6/3 6/3 Sthn. Pac. Insurance 21/6 22/- Steamships Trading 10/5 9/7 Watkins Consolidated 3/6 3/3

OIL AND MINING SHARES

Oct. 26, Nov. 22 Emperor . . . b4/3 s4/9 Loloma . . . sl8/bl7/8 Bulolo G.D. . b65/s86/- N.G.G. Ltd. . s4/6 s4/7 Oil Search , sl/8 sl/7 Ent. of N.G. . sld sld Pac. I. Mines s4/6 S4/1 Papuan Apin. sl/1 Sl/5 Placer Dev. . s215/s231/- Sydney Stock Exchange share price in. dex for “Ordinaries” on Nov. 20 wai 317.72, on Oct. 26, it was 318.62.

Deaths Of Islands People

p. 145

Mr. E. 0. Sundin Mr. Eric Olaf Sundin, who died at Kavieng, New Ireland, late in October, worked for Burns Philp (SS) Co. Ltd. in Tonga, Fiji and Papua-New Guinea for 30 years.

He was born at Vavau, and worked for his employers there and at Haapai, before transferring to Fiji in 1941.

Mr. Sundin was the firm’s manager at Levuka from 1950 to 1959, and for a period was chairman of the Levuka Township Board. He went to Papua-New Guinea in 1959.

He is survived by Mrs. Sundin, and a daughter.

Mrs. P. M. Downs Mrs. Patrician Downs, a daughter 3f the late Dr. W. N. A. Paley, ?f Suva, died at Hutt, near Welling ton, NZ, recently. She is survived by aer husband and five children.

Lady Pilling

Lady Gladys Neville Pilling, only daughter of the late Mr. J. H.

Sarrick, well-known Suva lawyer and Fiji landowner, died in Kenya on November 3.

She was married in Suva in 1912 vhen her husband, Henry Guy Pilling, was a cadet in the Fiji Gov ;rnment.

He later became Assistant Colonial Secretary and Secretary to the Western Pacific High Commission.

Lady Pilling was an aunt of Mr.

Maurice Scott, of Suva, and cousins iving there are Mrs. Connie Har :ourt, Mrs. Olive Major and Miss [rene Milne.

Mr. M. Artack Mr. Matthew Artack, who was a Drominent Fiji sprinter in his younger lays, died at his home, Rukuruku, Dvalau, in October, aged 87.

Mr. S. J. Homan Mr. Sydney John Homan, manager >f the Mt. Hagen, New Guinea, branch of Steamships Trading Co.

Ltd., died at Mt. Hagen on October 12, aged 45.

He was well known as an active n-icketer, bowler, table tennis player md fisherman, and as a cricket official.

He is survived by Mrs. Homan.

Dr. V. Ivinikis Dr. Vladas Ivinikis, regional medical officer for Goroka, New Guinea, died in Sydney early in November, aged 56. He had gone to Sydney for medical treatment.

Dr. Ivinikis, a Lithuanian, joined the P-NG Public Health Department in 1950, and served in several areas before taking up his Goroka post in 1964. He is survived by Mrs.

Ivinikis and two married daughters.

Mr. T. Costello Mr. Thomas Costello, one of five brothers from Maryborough, Queens land, who lived in Fiji at some time or other, died in Sydney early in November, aged 83, He served for many years with the Queensland Railways and on his retirement went to Fiji.

He settled at Vatukoula, the gold field which his brother Pat played an important part in developing.

G. C. (Jos) Holmes Many Territorian visitors to the United Kingdom lost a friend there with the death of Mr. G. C. (Jos) Holmes on November 10, He was a W. R. Carpenter man for 30 years, the last 20 of them, before he retired in 1959, in the London office of the company, but his acquaintance with the South West Pacific went back to 1913.

Jos was a man who made friends easily in and out of business, and once made they never forgot him.

After his retirement they beat a path to his home in Leatherhead, Surrey, and later to his last home in Dorset.

Although few even of his closest friends knew them, his Christian names were George Christie. He was born in the south of England in 1892, son of a schoolmaster, but before World War I he was in the Australian outback working on stations at £1 a-week-and-keep and occasionally going to Sydney to spend the lot.

It was in 1913 on one of these Sydney sprees that a friend advised him to try the Solomons and for several years he worked there as a plantation overseer for Lever Bros.

He moved on to Port Moresby and at the time that the German assets in New Guinea were being liquidated in the early 1920’s he was in Rabaul for Nelson and Robertson Pty. Ltd.

N & R and Jos parted company for some reason and for half a dozen

years he lived in Sydney, returning to New Guinea for W R. Carpenter, then in its youth, at the end of the 1920’5.

His first wife died in Kavieng in 1937 and two years later he and his son Geoffrey left for Europe. They were in Amsterdam when World War II broke out. Geoffrey joined the RAF and was killed on a raid over Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Joe is survived by his second wife, Fanny; and by his daughter Heather, wife of Mr. H. P. Seale, District Commissioner New Ireland, P-NG.

Although Jos was English-born and spent the last 20 years of his life there, a large part of his affec tions remained in the South West Pacific among scores of friends. It was always a matter of great regret with him that he was never able to revisit New Guinea or Australia.

Mr. N. K. Wallis Mr. Norman Kingsbury Wallis, a Sydney businessman with many in terests in the Islands, died suddenly in November. He was 65.

Mr. Wallis, who was managing director of Wallis Bros, timber merchants, conducted extensive ex ploration for timber in the Solomon Islands, New Hebrides and New Guinea, during the years 1946-52, and had timber interests there to the time of his death.

He was producer-photographer of many documentary films on the Pacific including some for the Western Pacific High Commission, ABC, Department of Territories, as well as New Guinea and Solomons timber and mining companies.

Mr. Wallis was in the RANVR during World War 11, and com manded several ships in New Guinea and Pacific waters. He was a noted yachtsman.

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Sundin.

Information

pp. 147-150

Shipping and Airways Information

SHIPPING TIMETABLES

All sailings are approximate and may ary by as much as two weeks.

BRISBANE - SYDNEY -

WEST NG - INDONESIA

The P.N. Djakarta Lloyd Shipping lompany operates a monthly cargo service etween Indonesia, West New Guinea and lUstralia.

Next voyage: Palar Regidor, dep.

Irisbane Dec. 17 (approx.), Sydney Dec. 4 (approx.), Melbourne Dec. 31 approx.), thence West New Guinea and ndonesian ports subject to inducement.

Details from Mcllwraith McEacharn td., Union House, 247 George Street, ydney (27-1481).

SYDNEY - FIJI

MV Rona (4,500 tons) leaves Sydney pproximately every three weeks for Suva nd Lautoka with cargo and passengers, fext Sydney sailings: Dec. 3, mid-Jan. approx.).

Details from Colonial Sugar Refining Co. td., 1-7 Bent St., Sydney (2-0515).

JYDNEY - FIJI - TONGA - SAMOA Union Steam Ship Co. maintains lonthly cargo services from Melbourne nd Sydney (periodically from Adelaide) > Lautoka, Suva (including tranship lents for Vavau and Niue), Apia and ukualofa.

Next Sydney sailing: Early 1966.

Details from Union Steam Ship Co. of Z Ltd., 247 George Street, Sydney B 0528); or other branches and agents.

SYDNEY - FIJI - VANCOUVER

Pacific Shipowners Ltd., of Suva, ormally operate a passenger-cargo ser- Ice three times yearly with the Lakemba long the above route.

Next sailing from Sydney: Early Jan.

Details from American Trading and dipping Co. Pty. Ltd., 19 Bridge Street, ydney (27-4147).

SYDNEY - GEIC

Columbus Lines of New York, operate regular passenger-cargo service from ydney to Tarawa, Gilbert and Ellice ilands Colony. Next voyage: Santa Rosa om Sydney, Tasmanian ports and lelbourne. dep. Adelaide Dec. 16 for arawa.

Details from American Trading and dipping Co. Pty. Ltd., 19 Bridge Street, ydney (27-4149).

SYDNEY - NEW CALEDONIA -

NEW HEBRIDES - FR. POLYNESIA

Passenger-cargo vessels of Messageries [aritimes Line, from Marseilles, via r est Indies and Panama, call about every x weeks at Papeete (with occasional calls ; Taiohae, Marquesas Group), Vila,

Noumea and Sydney, and return by same route.

Next inwards voyages, ex-Marseilles: Oceanien: Taiohae Dec. 27, Papeete Dec. 29-Jan. 2, Vila Jan. 9-10, Noumea Jan. 11-15, Sydney Jan. 18.

Tahitien: Papeete Feb. 4-8, Vila Feb. 15-16, Noumea Feb. 17-21, Sydney Feb. 24.

Next outwards voyages, ex-Sydney; Caledonien: Dep. Sydney Dec. 6, New Hebrides Dec. 10-18, Noumea Dec. 19, Papeete Dec. 25-28, Taihoe Dec. 31.

Oceanien: Dep. Sydney Jan. 21, New Hebrides Jan. 25-Feb. 2, Noumea Feb. 3, Papeete Feb. 9-12.

Polynesie maintains monthly passenger sailings between Sydney. Noumea, Vila, Pt. Sandwich (occasionally), and Santo.

Next Sydney sailings: Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 4.

Details from Messageries Maritimes, 2 Young St., Sydney (8U2654).

SYDNEY - NZ - FIJI - TAHITI -

PANAMA - UK

Southern Cross and Northern Star passenger vessels each make four round the-world voyages per year, calling at Fiji and Papeete every trip.

Northern Star: From Southampton (UK) via South Africa, at Sydney Dec.

1-3, Wellington Dec. 6-8, Auckland Dec. 9-10, Tahiti Dec. 15-16, thence via Panama to Southampton, arr. Jan. 13.

Southern Cross; From Southampton (UK) via Panama, at Papeete Jan. 2-3, Fiji Jan. 8, Wellington Jan. 12-14, arr.

Sydney Jan. 17.

Details from Shaw Savill Line, 8a Castlereagh St., Sydney (28-1828).

SYDNEY - NZ - TAHITI -

PANAMA - USA

Holland-America Line passenger vessel Maasdam leaves Sydney Dec. 23, Welling ton Dec. 27, Papeete Jan. 2-3, thence via Panama to USA.

Details from Europe-Canada Line, cnr.

Bridge and Pitt Sts., Sydney (27-6432).

SYDNEY - NORFOLK IS.

NEW CALEDONIA

Jacques del Mar (owned by Soclete Maritime Caledonienne. Noumea), makes a regular three weekly passenger-cargo voyage from Sydney or Melbourne to Lord Howe Is., Norfolk Is., New Cale donia (Noumea).

Next sailings: Jacques del Mar from Sydney Dec. 3, Dec. 24.

Details from F. H. Stephens Pty. Ltd., 13-15 Bridge St., Sydney (27-8311).

AUSTRALIA - NZ - FIJI - CANADA - USA

• Oronsay calls at Lautoka on Jan. 14, 1966.

Chusan will leave Los Angeles on Dec. 26 for a cruise to Sydney via Suva (Jan. 12-13), Nukualofa (Jan. 14) and Auckland (Jan. 17), arriving Sydney Jan. 20.

Orsova will leave Los Angeles for Sydney on March 1, calling at San Francisco on March 2-3, Vancouver on March 5-6, Honolulu on March 11, Suva on March 18, Auckland on March 21, arriving Sydney on March 24.

Details from P. and 0.-Orient Lines of Aust. Pty., Ltd., 55 Hunter St., Sydney (2-0317) USA - EASTERN PACIFIC - NZ - SYDNEY - CENTRAL PACIFIC - HAWAII

• PIM's shipping and airways schedules are up to the minute. They are revised each month just before publication from information supplied by the shipping and airways com panies.

ORONSAY

CANBERRA

ORIANA

CANBERRA

SYDNEY

depart Jan. 8 Feb. 13 Mar. 6 Apr. 4

AUCKLAND

arr/dep Jan. 11* Feb. 16 Mar. 9 Apr. 7

SUVA

arr/dep Jan. 15 Mar. 12

PAGO PAGO

arr/dep

HONOLULU

arr/dep Jan. 20-21 Feb. 23 Mar. 16 Apr. 14

VANCOUVER

arr/dep Jan. 26 Feb. 28 Mar. 20-21 Apr. 19

SAN FRANCISCO

arr/dep Jan. 28-29 Mar. 2-3 Mar. 23-24 Apr. 21-22

LOS ANGELES

arrive Jan. 30 Mar. 4 Mar. 25 Apr. 23

MONTEREY

MARIPOSA

MONTEREY

MARIPOSA

SAN FRANCISCO

depart Dec. 2 Dec. 22 Jan. 16

LOS ANGELES

arr/dep Dec. 3 Dec. 23 Jan. 17

BORA BORA

arr/dep Dec. 11 Dec. 31 Jan. 25

PAPEETE

arr/dep Dec. 12-14 Jan. 1-4 Jan. 26-28

RAROTONGA

arr/dep Dec. 15 Jan. 5 Jan. 29

AUCKLAND

arr/dep Dec. 20-21 Jan. 10-11 Feb. 3-4

SYDNEY

arr/dep Nov. 29-Dec. 2 Dec. 24-27 Jan. 14-17 Feb. 7-10

NOUMEA

arr/dep Dec. 5 Dec. 30 Jan. 20 Feb. 13

SUVA

arr/dep Dec. 7 Jan. 1 Jan. 22 Feb. 15

NIUAFOOU

arr/dep Dec. 8 Jan. 2 Jan. 23 Feb. 16

PAGO PAGO

arr/dep Dec. 8 Jan. 2 Jan. 23 Feb. 16

HONOLULU

arr/dep Dec. 13-14 Jan. 7-8 Jan. 28-29 Feb. 21-22

SAN FRANCISCO

arrive Dec. 19 Jan. 13 Feb. 3 Feb. 27 Details from Matson Lines, 50 Young Street, Sydney (BU 4272)

SYDNEY - NORFOLK IS. - NEW

HEBRIDES - BSI - BOUGAINVILLE

MV Tulagi (passenger-cargo) leaves Sydney about every six weeks for Norfolk Is., Vila, Santo, Honiara and BSI ports.

Next Sydney sailings: Dec. 24, Jan. 29.

Details from Burns. Philp and Co. Ltd., 7 Bridge Street, Sydney (2-0547).

SYDNEY - PAPUA - NEW GUINEA

Burns Philp passenger/cargo vessels make regular voyages to New Guinea ports Next vessels: Montoro sails from Melbourne for Sydney, Pt. Moresby, Samarai, Honiara, Rabaul, Kavieng, Wewak, Madang, Lae, Sydney. Next Sydney sailing: Dec. 7.

Moresby sails from Melbourne for Sydney, Brisbane, Pt. Moresby, Samarai, Rabaul, Kavieng, Lombrum, Lorengau, Wewak, Alexishafen, Madang, Lae, Sydney.

Next Sydney sailing: Dec. 18.

Bulolo sails from Sydney for Bris bane, Pt. Moresby. Samarai, Lae, Madang, Rabaul, Samarai, Pt. Moresby, Brisbane, Sydney. Next Sydney sailing: Dec. 31.

Malekula sails from Sydney for Bris bane, Pt. Moresby, Lae, Madang, Alexishafen, Lombrum, Lorengau, Rabaul Bougainville, Sydney. Next Sydney sail ing; Jan. 14.

Details from Burns, Philp and Co. Ltd., 7 Bridge Street, Sydney (2-0547), Soochow and Shansi provide a regular fortnightly passenger-cargo service from Sydney to Brisbane, Pt. Moresby, Samarai and Sydney, sailing from Syd ney every second Monday.

Next Sydney sailings: Soochow Dec. 6; Shansi Dec. 20.

Details from New Guinea Australia Line (Swire and Yuill Pty. Ltd., agents), 8 Spring Street, Sydney (27-4701).

Karlander New Guinea Line cargo vessels leave Sydney at regular intervals for New Guinea ports. Next vessels: Slitan: Dep. Sydney Dec. 9, Brisbane Dec. 14, arr. Rabaul Dec. 20, Wewak Dec. 25, Madang Dec. 30, Lae Jan. 2, Brisbane Jan. 11, Sydney Jan. 15.

Sletfjord: Dep. Sydney Jan. 11, Brisbane Jan. 15, arr. Pt. Moresby Jan. 20, Lae Jan. 26, Madang Jan. 29, Wewak Feb. 2, Brisbane Feb. 15, Sydney Feb. 19.

Details from Karlander NG Line (F.

H. Stephens Pty. Ltd., agents), 13 Bridge Street, Sydney (27-8311).

Austasia Line’s passenger/cargo vessel Makati runs between Australian ports (turn round at Melbourne) and Papua- New Guinea.

Next voyage: From Melbourne, departs Sydney Jan. 5, Brisbane Jan. 8, due Pt. Moresby Jan. 12-13, Rabaul Jan. 16-17, Madang Jan. 19-20, Lae Jan. 21-22.

Details from Blue Star Line (Aust.) Pty.

Ltd., 32-34 Bridge St., Sydney (27-1271).

SYDNEY - P-NG - FAR EAST

Austasia Line’s passenger/cargo vessel Malaysia runs between Australian ports (turn round at Melbourne) and Singa pore, via Pt. Moresby.

Next voyage: Dep. Melbourne Feb. 12, Sydney Feb. 19, Brisbane Feb. 22, due Pt. Moresby Feb. 26, thence to Singapore and Malaysian ports.

Details from Blue Star Line (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., 32-34 Bridge St., Sydney (27-1271).

Australia-West Pacific Line’s Motor vessels maintain passenger-cargo services from Australia to Hong Kong and Islands ports.

Tenos: From Hong Kong and Manila, at Madang Dec. 11-12, Lae Dec. 13-14, Rabaul Dec. 15-16, Brisbane Dec. 20-21, Sydney Dec. 23.

Samos; Prom Adelaide and Melbourne, ep. Sydney Dec. 14, at Brisbane Dec.

B-17, Pt. Moresby Dec. 20-22, Rabaul •ec. 24-27, Lae Dec. 28-30, Madang Dec. l-Jan. 2, thence Hong Kong.

Milos: From Melbourne, dep. Sydney an. 12, at Brisbane Jan. 14-15, Pt. [oresby Jan. 18-20, Lae Jan. 22-24, tadang Jan. 25-26, Rabaul Jan. 27-29, ydney Feb. 3.

Details from Wilh. Wilhelmsen Agency, 3 Bridge St., Sydney (27-6301).

China Navigation Co. Ltd. cargo vessels anchang, Wenchow and Wanliu call lonthly at Rabaul on their way north •om Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to :ong Kong.

Next vessel: Nanchang, dep. Sydney an. 10. Brisbane Jan. 13, arr. Rabaul an. 18, thence Manila.

China Navigation Co. Ltd. vessels hangsha and Taiyuan provide a monthly assenger-cargo service calling at Pt. [oresby when northbound between Aus ralia, Manila and Hong Kong. Next essel: Taiyuan; Dep. Melbourne Dec. 11, ydney Dec. 18, Brisbane Dec. 21, arr.

't. Moresby Dec. 25, thence Hong Kong.

Details from Swire and Yuill Pty. Ltd., gents, 8 Spring St., Sydney (BU4701).

Dominion Navigation Co. Ltd. (UK) essels maintain monthly passenger-cargo ervices between Sydney and Japan (via lanila, Hong Kong and Formosa), return ia Guam and Rabaul.

George Anson; Dep. Sydney Dec. 8, t Brisbane Dec. 10-11, Cairns Dec. 14,

thence to Par East, returning Guam Jan. 21-23, Rabaul Jan. 26-27, Sydney Feb. 2.

Francis Drake: At Guam Dec. 24-25, Rabaul Dec. 29-30, Sydney Jan. 5-7, Melbourne Jan. 9-15, Sydney Jan. 19, Brisbane Jan. 21-22, Cairns Jan. 25, thence to Far East, returning Guam Feb. 25-26, Rabaul Mar. 2-3, Sydney Mar. 9.

Details from H. C. Sleigh Ltd., 115 York Street, Sydney. Tel. (2-0253).

SYDNEY - TAHITI - UK

Chandris Line vessel Ellinis maintains a regular passenger service from Sydney via Papeete to Southampton, and return via Suez to Sydney.

Ellinis: Leaves Sydney Mar. 13, arr.

Wellington Mar. 16, Papeete Mar. 21, Southampton Apr. 13.

Details from Chandris Line, 10 Marti' Place, Sydney. Tel. 28-2451.

EUROPE - TAHITI - NEW CALEDONIA

BSIP - PNG - WEST NG

A regular passenger-cargo service from the Continent and UK, via Panama, to Tahiti, New Caledonia, BSI, P-NG and West NG is operated jointly by Neder land Line Royal Dutch Mail and Royal Rotterdam Lloyd.

Wonogiri: From Continent, London, and Papeete, arr. Noumea Dec. 7-9, Honiara Dec. 12-14, Pt. Moresby Dec. 17-18, Rabaul Dec. 20-21, Lae Dec. 22, Madang Dec. 23, Alexishafen Dec. 24, Wewak Dec. 25, Sukarnopura Dec. 26, thence Biak, Manokwari, Sorong.

Details from Royal Interocean Lines, 261 George St., Sydney (2-0573).

EUROPE - TAHITI - NEW HEBRIDES ■

NEW CALEDONIA - AUSTRALIA

Messagerles Maritimes passenger-cargo vessels run monthly between France and Noumea via East Africa and Australia.

From Sydney, vessels go to Brisbane and Noumea; return to France via Australian coastal ports.

Next sailings from Sydney: Vivarais Dec. 21 (Noumea Dec. 28); Vanoise Jan. 13 (Noumea Jan. 20*.

Other MM vessels run between France and New Zealand, via Panama Canal and Pacific ports.

Next vessel: Malaise, due Papeete Dec. 10 (approx.), Noumea Dec. 22 (approx.), arriving New Zealand late December.

Details from Messageries Maritimes, 2 Young St., Sydney (27-2654).

FAR EAST - FIJI - BSI

China Navigation Co. Ltd. vessels provide a monthly passenger-cargo ser vice from Japan and Hong Kong south wards to Fiji direct and BSI returning to Japan direct.

Sinkiang: From Japan and Hong Kong, due Suva/Lautoka Feb. 4-10, Honiara Feb. 14-16, returning to Japan Feb. 27.

Szechuen: From Japan and Hong Kong, due Suva/Lautoka Mar. 3-10, Honiara Mar. 14-16, returning to Japan Mar. 27.

• PlM's shipping and airways timetables are correct to time of publication.

FAR EAST - FIJI - NZ - SYDNEY Royal Interocean Lines operate a passenger-cargo service from Singapore to Fiji, NZ and Australia, calling periodically at Suva and/or Lautoka.

Tjitarum at Suva/Lautoka Dec. 28-30 • Van Noort at Suva/Lautoka Jan. 18-20’

Tjiliwong at Suva/Lautoka Feb. 20-22. n*? e^ ails from Royal Interocean Lines 261 George St., Sydney (2-0573).

FAR EAST - P-NG - BSI - NEW

HEBRIDES - NEW CALEDONIA

China Navigation Co.. Ltd., vessels maintain a monthly cargo service from Japan southwards through P-NG BSI New Hebrides and New Caledonia’ usually return to Japan direct.

Ninghai: From Japan and Hong Kong due Wewak Jan. 12, Rabaul Jan 14’

Madang Jan. 17, Lae Jan. 21, leaves Pt’

Moresby Feb. 3, arr. Vila Feb. 6, Noumea Feb. 10, thence to Japan, arr. Feb. 20.

Yunnan: From Japan and Hong Kong due Wewak Feb. 17, Rabaul Feb. 19’

Madang Feb. 24. Lae Feb. 26, Samarai Mar. 2. dep. Pt. Moresby Mar. 3, arr.

Santo Mar. 11. Noumea Mar. 15, thence to Japan, arr. Mar. 25.

Details from China Navigation Co. Ltd. (Swire and Yuill Pty. Ltd., agents), 8 Spring St., Sydney (27-4701).

JAPAN - SAMOA - TONGA - FIJI ■ N. CAL. - N. HEB. - BSI The Daiwa Navigation Co. Ltd. runs a regular passenger/cargo service from Japan to Pacific ports.

Current voyage: Kokei Maru, dep.

Japan Nov. 18. Guam Nov. 22, Pago Pago Dec. 2, Apia Dec. 4, Nukualofa* Dec. 7, Suva Dec. 10, Lautoka Dec. 12, Santo* Dec. 16, Vila* Dec. 19, Noumea* Dec. 22. * Subject to inducement.

NEW ZEALAND - COOK IS.

NZGS Moana Roa (40 passengers) makes approximately monthly voyages from Auckland (NZ) to Rarotonga (Cook Islands), with calls at Niue and some other Cook Islands when cargo warrants.

Details from NZ Department of Island Territories, Wellington (Tel. 45-117) or any office of Union SS Co. of NZ, Ltd.

NZ - FIJI - TONGA - SAMOA Tofua maintains a service from Auck land to Suva, Nukualofa, Vavau, Niue.

Pago Pago, Apia, Suva and return to Auckland. Next Auckland sailing; Dec. 14.

Matua maintains a service from Auckland to Lautoka, Suva, Nukualofa.

Apia, Suva, and return to Auckland.

Next Auckland sailing: Dec. 28.

Details from Union Steam Ship Co. of NZ, Quay and Commerce Sts., Auck land. (Tel.: 49-430).

NEW ZEALAND - TAHITI

New Zealand Shipping Co. Ltd. vessels, operating between NZ and UK, via Panama, make a call every two months at Tahiti, northbound and southbound.

Next southbound voyage: Rangitoto from London, due Papeete Dec. 28.

Next northbound voyage: Ruahine, dep. Wellington Dec. 11, due Papeete Dec. 16.

Details from NZ Shipping Co. Ltd Customhouse Quay, Wellington, NZ.

TONGA - FIJI - AUSTRALIA

The Tonga Copra Board vessel Niuvakai operates a four to five-weekly passenger-cargo service between Aus tralia and Tonga via Fiji. Next Sydney sailings; Dec. 11, Jan. 22.

Details from Burns Philp and Co. Ltd. 7 Bridge Street, Sydney (B 0547).

TONGA - FIJI - SAMOA

Tonga Shipping Agency operates a cargo and passenger service between Nukualofa and Fiji (Suva. Lautoka, Ellington, Rotuma) with MV Aoniu. Calls are also made as required at Apia (W.

Samoa) and Pago Pago (Am. Samoa).

Tu s n r-5 0und in Suva is usually two days, and the agents there are Morris Hedstrom’

L»ta.

UK - PANAMA - SAMOA - FIJI The Fiji Direct Service is maintained by Conference vessels, sailing at regular monthly intervals out of London, via Panama, for Apia, Suva and Lautoka Bethell, Gwyn and Co. Ltd., act as Load ing Brokers in London.

Next sailing: Ex-London, Dec. 2.

UK-PANAMA-TAHITI-AUSTRALIA

Cogedar Line operates a passenger ser vice regularly from Southampton, via Panama and Papeete to Sydney. Next vessel: Flavia: Dep. Tilbury Dec. 13 Details from agents; H. C. Sleigh 115 York St., Sydney. Tel. B 0253.

UK - PAPUA - NG - BSI Bank Line operates a direct service from Europe to P-NG and BSI, vessels going on to Australia for cargo-loading and returning to UK via Suez. Next vessels: Nessbank: From Continent and London due Pt. Moresby Dec. 27, Samarai Dec.’ 29, Lae Dec. 30, Madang Jan. 4, Wewak Jan. 7, Kavieng Jan. 9, Rabaul Jan. 10 Honiara Jan. 14.

Streambank: From Continent and London, due Pt. Moresby Jan. 28, Samarai Jan. 31, Lae Feb. 1, Madang Feb 4 Wewak Feb. 7, Kavieng Feb. 9, Rabaui Feb. 10, Honiara Feb. 14. from Bank Line (A/asia.) Pty.

Ltd., 269 George St., Sydney (27-2041).

USA - TAHITI - AM. SAMOA - FIJI -

AUSTRALIA

Matson-Oceanic Line operates a five weeks passenger-cargo service from Los Angeles with the Sonoma, Sierra and Ventura. Terminal ports, in Australia, vary with cargoes offering. Vessels call at Pago Pago, Sydney, Brisbane, etc., with occasional calls at Papeete and Suva.

Next trans-Pacific sailings: From Brisbane, Ventura Dec. 16, Sierra Jan.

Details from Matson Lines, 50 Young St., Sydney (8U4272).

USA - TAHITI - AUSTRALIA

Farrell Lines passenger-cargo ships on US Atlantic Coast-Panama-Sydney service make periodical calls at Tahiti on south bound voyages.

Details from Wilh. Wllhelmsen Agency. 13 Bridge St., Sydney (BU 6301).

USA - TAHITI - SAMOA - FIJI -

NEW CALEDONIA

Pacific Islands Transport Line’s vessels Thorsisle and Thor I maintain service from West Coast Nth. American ports to Pacific Islands.

Thorsisle; Dep. San Francisco Dec. 17, arr. Los Angeles Dec. 18-23, Papeete Jan. 3-6, Pago Pago Jan. 10-13, Apia Jan. 14-15, Suva Jan. 18-19, Noumea Jan 21-23, Pago Pago Jan. 27-29, arr. Los Angeles Feb. 13.

Thor I: Dep. San Francisco Jan. 28, arr. Los Angeles Jan. 29-Peb. 2, Papeete Feb. 12-15, Pago Pago Feb. 19-22, Apia

Feb. 23-24, Suva Feb. 27-28, Noumt Mar. 4-7, Pago Pago Mar. 11-14, arr. L< Angeles Mar. 26.

Details from General Steamship Co: poration Ltd., 1 Bush St., San Francise USA and Islands Agents.

Schedules For Cruises

p. 149

Cruises In The Islands

A regular service for travellers in search of South Seas tours, and for Islands residents and traders who need advance in

formation on shipping move

ments.

P and 0-orient

1966 “Arcadia”, February: Sydney Feb. 14, Auckland Feb. 17, Pago Pago Feb. 20, off Niuafou’ou Feb. 22, Suva Feb. 23, off Norfolk Island Feb. 25, off Lord Howe Is. and Ball’s Pyramid Feb. 26, Sydney Feb. 27.

“Orsova”, March-April: Sydney Mar. 27, Nukualofa Mar. 31-Apr. 1, Suva Apr. 2-3, Noumea Apr. 5-6, Hayman Island Apr. 9, off Lord Howe Is. and Ball’s Pyramid Apr. 11, Sydney Apr. 12.

“Chusan”, May-June: Sydney May 25, Auckland May 28, off Rarotonga May 31, Papeete June 2-4, passing Bora Bora June 4, Lautoka June 9, Suva June 10-11. passing Norfolk Is.

June 13, passing Lord Howe Island and Ball’s Pyramid June 14, Sydney June 15.

“Himalaya”: Sydney July 21, off Norfolk Island July 23, Pago Pago

July 25, off Niuafoou July 27, Suva July 28-29, Nukualofa July 30, off Kadavu July 31. off Balls Pyramid and Lord Howe Island Aug. 3, Sydney Aug. 4.

“Arcadia”: Sydney Aug. 30, off Balls Pyramid and Lord Howe Island Aug. 31. Honiara Sept. 3, Lautoka Sept. 6, Suva Sept. 7, Noumea Sept. 9, Sydney Sept. 12.

Toyo Yusan Co.

“Oriental Queen”, Sydney Dec. 19, Auckland Dec. 23-24, Nukualofa Dec. 28, Pago Pago Dec. 29, Apia Dec. 30, Suva Jan. 2-4, Auckland Jan. 8, Sydney Jan. 12. Leaves Sydney Jan. 12, Auckland Jan. 18, Bay of Islands Jan. 19, Suva Jan. 22-24, Lautoka Jan. 25, Sydney Jan. 30.

China Navigation Co.

1966 “Kuala Lumpur”: Leaves Sydney Aug. 2, Wellington Aug. 6-8, Noumea Aug. 12-14, Vila Aug. 15-17, Suva Aug. 19-21, Auckland Aug. 25. Leaves Auck land Aug. 26, Noumea Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Vila Sept. 2-4, Suva Sept. 6-8, Auckland Sept. 12.

Holland-America Line

“Maasdam”: Sydney Dec. 5, Bris bane Dec. 6, Noumea Dec. 10. Suva Dec. 13, Wellington Dec. 17-18, Sydney Dec. 22.

Sitmar Line

“Fairstar”: Sydney Dec. 22, Noumea Dec. 25-26, Suva Dec. 28-29, Sydney Jan. 2 (1966).

1966 “Fairstar”: Sydney Apr. 2, Suva Apr. 6-7, Pago Pago Apr. 9-10, Sydney Apr. 17.

“Fairstar”: Sydney Jan. 3, Papeete Jan. 10-14, Suva Jan. 20, Sydney Jan. 24.

“Castel Felice”; Sydney Jan. 27, Auckland Jan. 30-31, Suva Feb. 3-4, Noumea Feb. 6-7, Auckland Feb. 10, Sydney Feb. 14.

“Fairstar”; Sydney Apr. 2, Suva Apr. 6-7, Pago Pago Apr. 9-10. Sydney Apr. 15.

Chandris Line

1966 “Australis”, January; Sydney Jan. 14, Auckland Jan. 17-18, Nukualofa Jan. 20-21, Pago Pago Jan. 22-23, Suva Jan. 25-26, Noumea Jan. 28-29, Sydney Jan. 31.

Lloyd-Triestino Line

1966 “Marconi”: Sydney Apr. 7, Nukua lofa Apr. 11, Suva Apr. 12-13, Noumea Apr. 14-15, Sydney Apr. 17.

Cogedar Line

1966 “Flavia”: Sydney July 13, Port Moresby July 18, Darwin July 21-22.

Cairns July 26-27, off Whitsunday Passage July 28, Brisbane July 29-30, Sydney Aug. 1.

“Flavia”: Sydney Aug. 1, Melbourne Aug. 3, Auckland Aug. 8, Papeete Aug. 13-14, Bora Bora Aug. 15. Pago Pago Aug. 18, Suva Aug. 21-22. Lautoka Aug. 23, Auckland Aug. 26, Sydney Aug. 30.

Airways Timetables

pp. 150-154

TRANS PACIFIC SERVICES

SYDNEY ■ BRISBANE - HONOLULU

NTH. AMERICA

By Qantas Empire Airways, with Boeing: “07 V-Jets

NORTHBOUND

Sat.; Dep. Sydney 1700. arr, Brisban 1815, dep. 1900, arr. Honolulu 074 Sat., dep. 0900, arr. San Prancisc 1540.

SOUTHBOUND

Fri.; Dep. San Francisco 1045, an Honolulu 1345, dep. 1445, arr. Brisban Sat., 2015, dep. 2100, arr. Sydne 2220.

SYDNEY - FIJI - HAWAII - USA

BY QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS

(Boeing 707 V-Jets)

NORTHBOUND

Wed., Thurs.: Dep. Sydney 1700, an Nadi 2250, dep. 2340, arr. Honoluh 0740, dep. 0900, arr. San Francisci 1540.

Tues., Thurs., Sun.: Dep. Sydney 1900 arr. Nadi 0050, dep. 0135, Honolulu San Francisco.

Mon.. Wed, and Sat.: Sydney (dep 1900), Nadi (arr. 0050, dep. 0135) Honolulu, San Francisco, New York London.

Fri.: Sydney (dep. 1900), Nadi (arr. 0050 dep. 0135), Honolulu, San Franciscc (extends to Vancouver alternate weeks from Sydney (Dec. 3, 17, 31 Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, etc.).

SOUTHBOUND

Mon., Wed. and Fri.; London, New York San Francisco, Honolulu, Nadi (arr 0410, Wed., Fri., Sun., dep. 0455, Sydney (arr. 0700).

Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun.: San Francisco, Honolulu, Nadi (arr. 0410), Thurs., Sat., Mon., Tues., dep. 0455, Sydney (arr. 0700).

Sat.: San Francisco (service begins from Vancouver alternate Sats. Dec. 4, 18, Jan. 1, 15, 29, Feb. 12, 26, etc.) Hono lulu, Nadi (arr. 1855, Sun., dep. 1940), Sydney (arr. 2145).

Thurs.; San Francisco, Honolulu, Nadi (arr. 1855 Fri., dep. 1940), Sydney (arr. 2145). (International Dateline is crossed be tween Nadi and Honolulu.) SYDNEY - NEW ZEALAND - FIJI -

HAWAII - CANADA

BY CANADIAN PACIFIC AIRLINES

(DCS Jets)

NORTHBOUND

Alt. Fri. (Dec. 3, 10, 24, etc.): Dep.

Sydney 1300 for Auckland, arr. 1740.

Fri.: Dep. Auckland 1840, arr. Nadi 2130 Fri., dep. 2230, cross International Dateline, arr. Honolulu 0640 Fri., dep. 0800 for Vancouver, arr. 1525, dep. 1655 for Calgary, Edmonton and Amsterdam.

SOUTHBOUND

Fri.: From Amsterdam, Edmonton and Calgary, arr. Vancouver 1650 Wed., dep. 1830, arr. Honolulu 2215 Wed.,

PlM's airways schedules are arranged alphabetically from point of departure under five main headings: Trans pacific Services, Australia-New Zea land, Australia-Pacific Islands, Inter- Territory Services and Internal Ser vices.

dep. 2355, cross International Date line, arr. Nadi 0415 Fri., dep. 0515 for Auckland, arr. 0810.

It. Fri. (Dec. 3, 10, 24, etc.); Dep.

Auckland 0910 for Sydney, arr. Fri. 1020.

YDNEY - HAWAII ■ USA via FIJI,

NZ OR AM. SAMOA

BY PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS

(Intercontinental Jet Clippers)

NORTHBOUND

ues., Sat.: Dep. Sydney 1730 (arr. Nadi 2320, dep. 2359), Honolulu arr. Tues., Sat. 0805, dep. 1000 for Los Angeles, arr. 1655. bn.: Dep. Sydney 1730 for Pago Pago (arr. Mon. 0140, dep. 0210), Honolulu arr. 0815, dep. 1000 for Los Angeles, arr. 1655. burs.: Dep. Sydney 1530 for Auckland (arr. 2010, dep. 2115) for Honolulu on Thurs. 0745, dep. 1000 for Los Angeles, arr. 1655.

SOUTHBOUND

in., Thurs.: Dep. Los Angeles 2000 for Honolulu, Nadi, arr. Tues., Sat. 0445, dep. 0530, and Sydney, arr. 0820. it.: Dep. Los Angeles 2000 for Honolulu, Pago Pago, arr. Sun. 0440, dep. 0530, and Sydney, arr. Mon. 0820. ies.: Dep. Los Angeles 2000 for Honolulu, Auckland, arr. Thurs. 0725, dep. 0810, for Sydney, arr. 0925.

NEW ZEALAND - TAHITI - USA

BY PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS

(Intercontinental Jet Clippers) on.: Dep. Los Angeles 0900 for Honolulu, dep. 1345 for Papeete, arr. 1910. ies.; Dep. Papeete 0810 for Honolulu, arr. 1330, dep. 1500 for Los Angeles, arr. Tues. 2155. it.; Dep. San Francisco 2200, dep. Los Angeles 2359 for Papeete, arr. Sun. 0615, dep. 0700 for Auckland, arr.

Mon. 1050. on.: Dep. Auckland 2359 for Papeete arr. Mon. 0655, dep. 0800 for Los Angeles, arr. Mon. 1755 and San Francisco, arr. 2005.

HAWAII - AM. SAMOA - TAHITI

BY PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS

(Intercontinental Jet Clippers) ies.: Dep. Honolulu 1000, arr. Pago Pago 1410, dep. 1500, arr. Papeete 1850. ies.: Dep. Papeete 2100, arr. Pago Pago 2310, dep. 2359, arr. Honolulu 0605 (Wed.).

YDNEY - FIJI - TAHITI - MEXICO By Qantas Empire Airways with Boeing 707 V-Jets

NORTHBOUND

iurs.: Dep. Sydney 2000, Nadi, arr. Fri. 0150, dep. 0235 for Papeete, arr. Thurs. 0845, dep. 2300 for Acapulco, arr. Fri. 1045, dep. 1145 for Mexico City, arr. 1235 (to Nassau, Bermuda, London).

SOUTHBOUND

(From London, Bermuda, Nassau) it.: Dep. Mexico City 2140 for Acapulco, arr. 2230, dep. 2330, arr. Papeete Sun. 0345, dep. 0445 for Nadi, arr. Mon. 0725, dep. 0810 for Sydney, arr. 1015.

SYDNEY - N. CALEDONIA - FIJI

TAHITI - USA

UTA-French Airlines with DCS Jets Wed.: Dep. Sydney 0940 for Noumea, arr. 1325, dep. 1435 for Nadi, arr. 1720, dep. 1806 for Papeete (cross Dateline) arr. 0020, dep. 1000 for Los Angeles, arr. 1950.

Sat.: Dep. Los Angeles 0100 for Papeete, arr. 0705, dep. Sun. 0700 for Nadi (cross Dateline) arr. Mon. 0945, dep. 1030 for Noumea, arr. 1125, dep. 1240 for Sydney, arr. 1435.

Fri.: Dep. Noumea 1435 for Nadi, arr. 1720, dep. 1806 for Papeete (cross Dateline) arr. 0020, dep. 1000 for Los Angeles, arr. 1950.

Thurs.; Dep. Los Angeles 0100 for Papeete, arr. 0705, dep. Fri. 0700 for Nadi (cross Dateline) arr. Sat. 0945, dep. 1030 for Noumea, arr. 1125.

Note: Noumea’s international airport is at Tontouta. which is about 50 miles from Noumea itself. The New Caledonian airline Transpac provides a service between Ton touta and Noumea on Wednesdays to con nect with UTA’s service from Sydney.

There is also a bus service from the airport.

SYDNEY - NEW ZEALAND - FIJI

BOAC, with Boeing 707’s

NORTHBOUND

Mon., Fri.: Dep. Sydney 0900, arr. Auck land 1345, dep. 2130, arr. Nadi 0020 (Tues., Sat.).

SOUTHBOUND

Tues., Sat.: Dep. Nadi 0505, arr. Auck land 0755, dep. 0930, arr. Sydney 1035.

AUSTRALIA-NEW ZEALAND

Because days and frequencies of trans- Tasman services change at short notice, it is impossible to give reliable detailed information on the services outlined be low. Intending passengers are advised to check timetables with the airlines or travel agents.

AUCKLAND - BRISBANE

QANTAS/AIR-NZ with Electra Mk. ll’s and Boeing 707’s Twice weekly, both ways.

AUCKLAND - MELBOURNE

QANTAS/AIR-NZ with Electra Mk. Il’d Four times weekly, both ways.

CHRISTCHURCH - MELBOURNE

QANTAS/AIR-NZ with Electra Mk. ll’s Four times weekly, both ways.

SYDNEY - AUCKLAND

QANTAS/AIR-NZ with Boeing 707’s and DCB’s Twice daily, both ways, with three services a day on some days.

BOAC, with Boeing 707’s Twice weekly, both ways.

SYDNEY - CHRISTCHURCH

QANTAS/AIR-NZ DOS’s, Boeing 707’s Daily, both ways.

SYDNEY - WELLINGTON

QANTAS/AIR-NZ with Electra Mk. ll’s Daily services both ways, with two services a day five times a week.

WELLINGTON - BRISBANE

AIR-NZ with Electra Mk. II One service weekly, both ways.

WELLINGTON - MELBOURNE

AIR-NZ with Electra Mk. II Twice weekly, both ways.

AUSTRALIA-PACIFIC ISLANDS

SYDNEY - FIJI

Air-India with Boeing 707 Tues.: Dep. Sydney 1000, arr. Nadi 1555.

Wed.; Dep. Nadi 0730, arr. Sydney 0945.

SYDNEY - LORD HOWE IS.

Airlines of N.S.W. (Sandringham Flying boats) Frequent services from Rose Bay Base each week. Departure time is depen dent on time of high tide at Lord Howe Island.

SYDNEY - NEW CALEDONIA

QANTAS, with Boeing 707 Alt. Thurs. (Dec. 9, 23, Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, etc.): Dep. Sydney 1100 for

Noumea (arr. 1430), dep. 1545 for Sydney, arr. 1735.

Note: Noumea’s international airport is at Tontouta, which is about 50 miles from Noumea itself. The New Caledonian airline Transpac provides a service between Ton touta and Noumea on Thursdays to con nect with tj;e Qantas plane from Sydney.

There is also a bus service from the air port.

SYDNEY - NORFOLK IS.

QANTAS, with Skymaster DC4 Aircraft Wed., Sat. (Mon. Dec. 13, 20. 27, only): Dep. Sydney 0800, arr. NI 1445. Plight extends NI-Auckland-NI. (See “Inter- Territory Services”).

Thurs., Sun. (Tues. Dec. 14, 21, 28, only): Dep. NI 1445, Sydney, arr. 1845.

SYDNEY - PAPUA - NEW GUINEA

Trans Australia Airlines and Ansett-ANA operate from Sydney to Lae and return with Electras.

NORTHBOUND

TAA; *Daily, dep. Sydney 2340, arr. Bris bane 0110, dep. 0155, arr. Pt. Moresby 0600, dep. 0645, arr. Lae 0730.

Ansett-ANA; Daily, dep. Sydney 2345, arr.

Brisbane 0115, dep. 0200 next day, arr. Pt. Moresby 0605, dep. 0650 arr Lae 0735.

SOUTHBOUND

TAA: tDaily, dep. Lae 0930. arr. Pt.

Moresby 1015, dep. 1055, arr. Brisbane 1445, dep. 1525. arr. Sydney 1655.

Ansett-ANA: Daily, dep. Lae 0925, arr.

Pt. Moresby 1010, dep. 1050, arr. Bris bane 1440, dep. 1520, arr. Sydney 1655. * Daily exc. Tues., Sun., from Dec. 26. t Daily exc. Mon., Wed., from Dec. 27.

OLD. - PAPUA-NEW GUINEA

TAA, with Fokker Friendship Prop-Jet Mon.: Dep. Brisbane 0750, arr. Towns ville 1130, dep. 1330, arr. Cairns 1425, dep. 1530, arr. Pt. Moresby 1750.

Wed.: Dep. Pt. Moresby 1445, arr. Cairns 1705, dep. 1800, arr. Townsville 1855.

CAIRNS-PT. MORESBY-CAIRNS

Ansett-ANA with Fokker Friendship Prop-Jet Fri.: Dep. Cairns 1330, arr. Pt. Moresby 1545.

Fri.: Dep. Pt. Moresby 1630, arr. Cairns 1845, dep. 1930, arr. Townsville 2025.

INTER - TERRITORY SERVICES

FIJI - GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS

Fiji Airways Ltd., with Heron Aircraft Sun.; Dep. Suva 0745, arr. Nadi 0825 dep 0910, Funafuti, arr. 1305. Mon., dep.

Funafuti 0700, Tarawa, arr. 1140.

Tues.: Dep. Tarawa 0630, Funafuti, arr 1130, dep. 1230, Nadi, arr. 1625, dep. 1655, Suva, arr. 1735.

FIJI - NEW HEBRIDES - BSI

Fiji Airways Ltd., with Heron Aircraft Mon., Thurs.: Dep. Suva 0900, Nadi, arr 0940, dep. 1025, Vila, arr. 1300. Next day (Tues. or Fri.) dep. Vila 0900, Santo, arr. 1015, dep. 1045, Honiara arr. 1440.

Wed., Sat.: Dep. Honiara 0630, Santo arr. 1025, dep. 1055, Vila, arr. 1205! dep. 1235, Nadi, arr. 1705, dep. 1735 Suva, arr. 1815.

FIJI - NEW ZEALAND

Air-NZ. with Electra Mk. ll’s Daily: Dep. Auckland 2130, arr. Nadi 0020.

Daily (except Mon., Wed.): Dep. Nadi 0505, arr. Auckland 0755.

Mon.: Dep. Nadi 0830, arr. Auckland 1250.

Mon., Fri., flights ex-Auckland and Tues., Sat. flights ex-Nadi are operated bv

BOAC.

FIJI - TONGA

Fiji Airways Ltd., with DCS Aircraft Tues., Thurs.: Dep. Nadi 0615. arr. Suva 0700, dep. 0800, arr. Nukualofa 1215.

Dep. Nukualofa 1300, arr. Suva 1515, dep. 1600, arr. Nadi 1645.

Details from Fiji Airways Ltd., Victoria Arcade, Suva.

FIJI - WESTERN SAMOA

Fiji Airways Ltd., with Heron Aircraft Sat.; Dep. Nadi 0615, arr. Suva 0700, dep. 0800, cross Dateline, arr. Apia Fri. 1310.

Fri.: Dep. Apia 1450, cross Dateline, ai Suva Sat. 1800, dep. Sat. 1830 ai Nadi 1915.

NEW CALEDONIA - NEW HEBRIDI

UTA. with DC4 Aircraft Tues.: Dep. Noumea 0800, arr. Vila 095 dep. Vila 1505, arr. Noumea 1700.

Thurs.; Dep. Noumea 0800, arr. Vila 095 dep. 1025, arr. Santo 1140.

Fri.: Dep. Santo 0700, arr. Vila 081 dep. 0845, arr. Noumea 1040.

NEW CALEDONIA - NZ

AIR-NZ with Electra Aircraft Fri.: Dep. Noumea 1430 for Aucklan arr. 1815.

Fri.: Dep. Auckland 1100 for Noumea ar 1300.

NEW CALEDONIA - WALLIS ISLAN

UTA, with DC4 Aircraft Monthly service (second Saturday) Sat. (Dec. 11, Jan. 8): Dep. Noumea 08( for Wallis Is., arr. 1530.

Monthly service (following Monday) Mon. (Dec. 13, Jan. 10): Dep. Wallis I 1000 for Noumea, arr. 1530.

NZ - FIJI - AM. SAMOA

AIR-NZ with DCS Sun.; Dep. Auckland 2130, arr. Nadi 00S Mon. Dep. Nadi 0200, cross Intel national Dateline, arr. Pago Pago Sui 0445.

Sun.: Dep. Pago Pago 0615, cross Intel national Dateline, arr. Nadi Mon. 071: Dep. Nadi 0830, arr. Auckland 1170.

NZ - FIJI - HAWAII ■ USA AIR-NZ with DOS’s From Dec. 24 Tues., Sat.: Dep. Auckland 1015, arr. Na< 1305, dep. Nadi 1400, cross Intel national Dateline, arr. Honolulu Mon Wed. 2200, dep. Honolulu 2330, ar Los Angeles Tues., Sat. 0625.

Tues., Sat.: Dep. Los Angeles 0930, ar Honolulu 1245, dep. Honolulu 1401 cross International Dateline, arr. Nac Wed., Sun. 1810, dep. Nadi 1900, an Auckland 2150.

NORFOLK IS. - NEW ZEALAND

AIR-NZ by Qantas Skymaster (Charter Sat.: Dep. NI 1600, Auckland, arr 194 f Wed.: Dep. NI 1600, arr. Auckland 194 f Sun.: Dep. Auckland 1030. arr. NI 133 C Thurs.: Dep. Auckland 1030, arr. NI 133 C

P-NG - SOLOMONS

TAA, with Fokker Prop-Jet and DCS Alt. Mon.: Dep. Lae (DC3) 0600 fo Rabaul, Buka, Munda, Yandlna Honiara, arr. 1620 (Dec. 13, 27, Jan 10, 24, etc.).

Alt. Wed.: Dep. Honiara (DCS) 0730 fo Yandina, Munda, Buka. Rabaul, Lae arr. 1545 (Dec. 1, 15, 29, Jan. 12, 26 etc.).

Tues.: Dep. Lae (Fokker) 0900 for Rabaul Buka, Munda, Honiara, arr. 1635, call: Yandina alt. Tues., arr. Honiara 1705 Alt. Wed.: Dep. Honiara (Fokker) 0645 foi Munda, Buka. Rabaul, Lae, arr. 120( (Dec. 8, 22, Jan. 5, 19, etc.).

P-NG - WEST NG

TAA, with DCS Aircraft Alt. Tues. (Dec. 7, 21, Jan. 4, 18 etc.); Dep. Lae 1000 for Madang Wewak, Sukarnapura, arr. 1350.

Alt. Wed. (Dec. 8, 22, Jan. 5, 19, etc.): Dep. Sukarnapura 1005 foi Wewak, Madang, Lae, arr. 1605.

Alt. Wed. (Dec. 1, 15, 29, Jan. 12, 26, etc.): Dep. Lae 0915, Sukarnapura, arr. 1210.

:. Tues. (Dec. 14, 28, Jan. 11, 26, etc.): Dep. Sukarnapura 0935, arr. Lae 1320.

BIAK (WEST NG)-LAE

Garuda Indonesian Airways (DCS) Tues. (Dec. 14, 28, Jan. 11, 25, etc.); Dep. Biak 1815, Sukarnapura, arr. 0825, dep. 0935, arr. Lae 1320.

Wed. (Dec. 1, 15, 29, Jan. 12, 26, etc.): Dep. Lae 0915, arr. Sukarnapura 1210, dep. 1300, arr. Biak 1510.

TAHITI - HONOLULU

UTA-French Airlines with DCS Jets t.: Dep. Papeete 1000, arr. Honolulu 1530, dep. Sat. 1700, arr. Papeete 2240.

TAHITI - USA

UTA-French Airlines with DCS Jets ;d.; Dep. Papeete 1000, arr. Los Angeles 1950, dep. Thurs. 0100, arr. Papeete 0705. h: Dep. Papeete 1000, arr. Los Angeles 1950, dep. Sat. 0100, arr. Papeete 0705.

PAA, with Intercontinental 707’s m. Dep. Los Angeles 0900, dep. Hono lulu 1345, arr. Papeete 1910. es.: Dep. Papeete 0810, arr. Honolulu 1330, dep. 1500, arr. Los Angeles 2155, t.: Dep. San Francisco 2200, dep. Los Angeles 2359, arr. Papeete 0615 Sun. in.; Dep. Papeete 0845, arr. Los Angeles Mon. 1840, arr. San Francisco Mon. 2050.

W. SAMOA - AM. SAMOA

Polynesian Airlines Ltd., with DCS Aircraft n. Dep. Apia 0415, 0445, 0730, 1700; Mon.-Sat. inch: 0800, 1700. a.: Dep. Pago Pago 0545, 0615, 0845, 1815; Mon.-Sat. inch: 0915, 1815.

W. SAMOA - COOK ISLANDS

Polynesian Airlines Ltd., with DCS n.; Dep. Apia 1030, arr. Rarotonga 1650 (direct). ..: Dep. Apia 0830, arr. Aitutaki 1415, dep. 1445, arr. Rarotonga 1550. m., Sat.: Dep. Rarotonga 0900, arr.

Aitutaki 1005, dep. 1045, arr. Apia 1530.

W. SAMOA - FIJI

Polynesian Airlines Ltd., with DCS es.: Dep. Apia 1400, arr. Nadi Wed. 1730. urs.; Dep. Apia 1130, arr. Nadi Fri. 1445. urs.; Dep. Nadi 0900, arr. Apia Wed. 1430. t.: Dep. Nadi 0200, arr. Apia Fri. 0730.

W. SAMOA - TONGA

Polynesian Airlines Ltd., with DCS a.: Dep. Apia 0800. arr. Mon. 1115. m.: Dep. Tonga 1215, arr. Sun. 1530.

INTERNAL SERVICES

FIJI

Fiji Airways with Herons, Drovers, and DC3s va-Nadi-Suva: Daily. va-Ura-Suva: Wed., Sun. va-Labasa-Suva: Mon., Wed., Thurs. va-Savusavu-Matei-Suva: Mon., Fri. va-Matei-Savusavu-Suva: Mon. va-Labasa-Matei-Labasa-Suva; Tues., Fri. va - Labasa - Savusavu - Labasa - Suva: Sat. va - Savusavu - Labasa - Savusavu - Suva: Tues., Thurs., Sun.

Details from Fiji Airways Ltd., Victoria lade, Suva.

FRENCH POLYNESIA

RAI with DC4 and Bermuda Aircraft Papeete-Moorea-Papeete: Mon., Thurs., Sat.

Papeete - Raiatea - Bora Bora: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun.

Papeete - Huahine - Raiatea - Bora Bora; Thurs.

Bora Bora - Raiatea - Papeete: Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat., Sun.

Bora Bora - Raiatea - Huahine - Moorea - Papeete: Thurs.

Bora Bora-Rangiroa-Papeete; Fri.

Details from RAI, Quai Bir Hakeim, Papeete, or any UTA office.

NEW CALEDONIA

TRANSPAC, with Heron and/or Aztec Noumea-Mare-Noumea: Mon., Tues., Fri.

Noumea-Lifou-Noumea: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.

Noumea-Ouvea-Noumea: Mon., Thurs., Sat.

Noumea-Isle of Pines-Noumea; Daily.

Noumea - Houailou - Poindimie Houailou-Noumea: Sat., Sun.

Noumea - Kone - Koumac - Kone - Noumea: Mon., Wed., Fri.

Noumea - Kouaoua - Houailou Kouaoua-Noumea: Daily except Sun.

Noumea - Poindimie - Hienghene Poindimie-Noumea: Daily except Sun.

Noumea-Tontouta-Noumea; Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., connecting with UTA, Qantas and Air New Zealand flights.

NEW HEBRIDES

New Hebrides Airways, with Drovers

VILA-SOUTHERN ISLANDS

Vila-Lenakel-Vila: Mon., Fri.

Vila - Erromanga* - Lenakel - Erro manga*-Vila; Wed.

Lenakel-Aneityum-Lenakel: Alt. Fri. (Nov. 12, 26, etc.).

Lenakel-Futuna: Fri. (monthly).

VILA-NORTHERN ISLANDS

Vila-Tongoa-Santo-Tongoa-Vila; Tues.

Vila - Tongoa - Lonore* - Sara* Longana-Walaha-Santo; Wed.

Santo - Walaha - Longana - Sara* - Longana-Walaha*-Santo; Thurs.

Vila-Tongoa-Vila: Sat. (NOTE: Asterisk represents optional stop. Lonore and Sara are on Pentecost;

Walaha and Longana are on Aoba; Lenakel is on Tanna.) Details from New Hebrides Airways, Vila.

PAPUA - NEW GUINEA

Operated by TAA LAE-RABAUL-LAE (Fokker Prop-Jet and DCS) Mon., Tues., Wed.: Lae-Rabaul.

Mon., Wed.: Rabaul-Lae.

PORT MORESBY-DARU (Beechcraft and Catalina) Sat. (Beechcraft): Pt. Moresby - Daru - Balimo-Pt. Moresby.

Thurs. (every alt. week, by Catalina Dec. 2, 16, 30, Jan. 13, 27, etc.): Pt.

Moresby-Daru.

Thurs. (Every fourth week, by Catalina Dec. 2, 30, Jan. 28, etc.): Daru-Pt.

Moresby.

Fri. (every 4th week, by Catalina Dec. 17, Jan. 14, etc.): Daru-Pt. Moresby.

PT. MORESBY-WEST PAPUA (Catalina)

Wed.; Pt. Moresby - Kerema - Baimuru - Kikori-Baimuru (on request)-Kerema- Pt. Moresby. Reservations beyond Kerema subject to administration re quirements.

Thurs. (every 4th week): Pt. Moresby- Daru-Lake Murray-Daru (Dec. 16, Jan. 13, etc.).

PT. MORESBY-EAST PAPUA (Catalina

and Beechcraft) Mon.; Pt. Moresby-Samarai returns Pt.

Moresby, calls at Esa’ala alt. Mon.

Dec. 13, 27, Jan. 10, 24. etc.).

Alt Mon.; Pt. Moresby - Samarai - Pt.

Moresby (Dec. 6, 20, Jan. 3, 17, 31, etc.).

Wed.; Pt. Moresby - Gurney - Misima - Gurney-Pt. Moresby.

LAE-MADANG-WEWAK-MANUS

KAVIENG-RABAUL SERVICE (DCS)

Mon.. Thurs.; Lae - Madang - Wewak - Manus-Kavieng-Rabaul.

Mon.: Rabaul-Kavieng-Manus-Wewak.

Sat., Tues.; Lae-Madang-Wewak.

Sat.: Wewak-Lae.

Sun., Tues.: Wewak-Madang-Lae.

Wed., Fri.; Kavieng-Rabaul.

Tues., Thurs.; Rabaul-Kavieng.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS (DCS)

Mon.: Madang - Baiyer R. - Hagen - Banz-Minj-Goroka-Lae.

Tues.; Lae - Goroka - Minj - Banz - Mt. Hagen - Baiyer R. - Madang.

Wed.: Madang - Wabag - Hagen - Banz - Minj-Goroka-Lae.

Fri.: Lae-Goroka-Madang-Wewak.

Sat., Sun.: Madang-Goroka-Lae.

Thurs.: Lae - Goroka - Minj - Banz - Hagen-Wabag-Madang.

Sat.: Mt. Hagen-Banz (opt.)-Lae.

Sat.; Lae-Goroka-Madang.

Tues.: Mt. Hagen-Goroka-Lae.

Sun.: Lae - Goroka - Minj - Banz - Mt. Hagen-Madang.

PT. MORESBY-POPONDETTA-LAE

(Beechcraft) Sun.; Pt. Moresby-Kokoda (opt.)-Popon detta-Garaina-Lae.

Sun.: Lae - Garaina - Popondetta Kokoda (opt.) -Pt. Moresby.

PT. MORESBY-WAU-BULOLO-LAE (DCS)

Thurs., Sun.; Pt. Moresby - Wau - Bulolo- Lae.

Thurs., Sun.: Lae - Wau - Bulolo - Pt.

Moresby.

MADANG-GOROKA-LAE (DCS)

Tues.: Lae - Goroka - Minj - Banz - Hagen - Baiyer R. - Madang.

Mon.: Madang - Baiyer R. - Hagen - Banz-Minj-Goroka-Lae.

Sat., Sun.: Madang-Goroka-Lae.

Sat.: Lae-Goroka-Madang.

PT. MORESBY-GOROKA-MADANG (DCS)

Fri., Sat., Tues., Thurs.: Madang-Goroka- Pt. Moresby-Goroka-Madang.

LAE-RABAUL-LAE (DCS)

Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun.; Lae-Rabaul.

Fri., Sat., Sun., Tues., Thurs.: Rabaul-Lae.

Thurs.: Lae - Pinschhafen - Cape

Gloucester - Talasea - Hoskins - Jacquinot Bay-Rabaul.

Sat.: Rabaul - Jacquinot Bay - Hoskins - Talasea - Kandrian - Cape Gloucester - Finschhafen-Lae.

LAE-FINSCHHAFEN-LAE (DCS)

Tues.: Lae-Finschhafen-Lae.

RABAUL-BUIN-RABAUL (DCS)

Mon., Wed., Fri.: Rabaul - Buka - Wakunai - Kieta - Buin - Kieta - Buka-Rabaul.

RABAUL-TALASEA-RABAUL (DCS)

Mon.: Rabaul - Jacquinot Bay - Hoskins - Talasea-Hoskins-Rabaul.

Tues.: Rabaul-Hoskins-Talasea.

Sun.; Talasea-Hoskins-Rabaul.

Thurs.: Talasea - Hoskins - Jacquinot Bay-Rabaul.

Operated by Papuan Airlines Pty. Ltd. (“Patair”) Mon.: Dep. (DCS) Pt. Moresby-Pondon detta-Kokoda-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby-Rorona (opt.)- Aroa (opt.)-Kairuku (opt.)-Bereina- Woitape - Tapini - Bereina - Kairuku (opt.)-Aroa (opt.)-Rorona (opt.)-Pt.

Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby - Tapini - Woitape (opt.)-Pt. Moresby.

Tues.: (DC3) Pt. Moresby - Popondetta - Kokoda-Pt. Moresby. (DC) Pt. Moresby - Daru - Balimo- Daru-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby-Cape Rodney- Paili (opt.)-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby - Woitape - Tapini-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby-Rorona (opt.) Aroa (opt.) - Kairuku - Bereina - Pt.

Moresby. (DCS) Pt. Moresby-Mt. Hagen-Pt Moresby.

Wed.: (DCS) Pt. Moresby - Kokoda - Popondetta-Pt. Moresby (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby - Tapini - Woitape-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby-Rorona-Aroa- Kairuku-Pt. Moresby. (DCS) Pt. Moresby - Bereina - Pt Moresby.

Thurs. (Piaggio): Pt. Moresby - Woitape - Tapini-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby-Rorona (opt.)- Aroa (opt.) - Kairuku - Bereina - Kairuku (opt.)-Pt. Moresby.

Alt. Thurs. (Dec. 2, 16, 30, Jan. 13, 27, etc.): (DC3) Pt. Moresby-Popondetta- Wanigela - Vivigani - Losuia - Popon detta-Pt. Moresby (Dec. 9, 23. Jan. 6, 20, etc.); (DCS) Pt. Moresby-Popondetta-Pt. Moresby.

Fri.: (DC3) Pt. Moresby-Popondetta-Pt.

Moresby. (DC3) Pt. Moresby - Gurney - Pt.

Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby-Cape Rodney- Paili-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby - Tapini - Woitape-Pt. Moresby. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby-Rorona-Aroa- Kairuku-Pt. Moresby. (DCS) Pt. Moresby - Bereina - Pt.

Moresby.

Sat.; (DCS) Pt. Moresby - Popondetta - Kokoda-Pt. Moresby 1010. (Piaggio) Pt. Moresby - Woitape - Tapini-Pt. Moresby.

Operated by Ansett-MAL (with DOS’s and Piaggios) Mon.: Rabaul-Lae-Rabaul.

Madang-Lae.

Lae-Goroka-Madang.

Goroka-Lae-Wau-Pt. Moresby.

Pt. Moresby - Bulolo - Lae - Goroka - Mt. Hagen-Madang.

Lae-Wewak-Vanimo-Wewak.

Madang-Momote-Kavieng-Rabaul.

Lae-Kainantu-Goroka-Mt. Hagen.

Mt. Hagen-Madang.

Mt. Hagen-Kainantu-Lae.

Mt. Hagen-Wapenamanda-Wabag.

Tues.: Rabaul-Lae-Rabaul.

Wewak-Madang-Lae-Madang-Wewak.

Lae-Goroka-Madang.

Rabaul - Kavieng - Momote - Wewak Madang-Goroka-Lae.

Madang - Mt. Hagen - Banz - Mini Goroka.

Mt. Hagen - Erave - Kagua - lalibu Mt. Hagen.

Mt. Hagen-Kainantu-Lae-Mt. Hagen.

Wewak - Lumi - Nuku - Wewak' Hayfield-Yangoru-Wewak.

Wewak-Telefomin-Wewak.

Mt. Hagen-Mendi-Mt. Hagen.

Wed.: Rabaul-Lae-Rabaul.

Lae-Madang-Wewak.

Madang-Lae.

Lae-Goroka-Madang.

Lae - Goroka - Madang - Wewak Momote-Kavieng-Rabaul.

Goroka - Lae - Wau - Bulolo -P Moresby - Bulolo - Lae - Goroka Madang.

Wewak-Lae.

Mt. Hagen - Kainantu - Lae - M Hagen.

Mt. Hagen-Mendi-Mt. Hagen.

Mt. Hagen - Wapenamanda - Wabag Mt. Hagen.

Thurs.: Rabaul - Kavieng - Momote Wewak-Madang-Goroka-Lae.

Madang - Goroka - Wau - p Moresby-Wau-Goroka.

Wewak-Aitape-Dagua-Wewak.

Wewak-Vanimo-Wewak.

Wewak-Angoram-Wewak.

Wewak-Ambunti- Wewak.

Fri.: Rabaul-Lae-Rabaul.

Madang-Lae.

Lae - Goroka - Madang Wewak Momote-Kavieng-Rabaul.

Goroka - Lae - Wau - Pt. Moresby Bulolo-Lae-Goroka.

Wewak - Lae - Goroka - Minj - Banz Mt. Hagen.

Madang - Mt. Hagen - Banz - Minj Goroka-Madang.

Mt. Hagen-Pt. Moresby.

Mt. Hagen - Erave - Kagua - lalibu Mt. Hagen.

Mt. Hagen-Tari-Mt. Hagen.

Lae - Kainantu - Goroka - Mt Hagen - Wapenamanda - Wabag Mt. Hagen.

Mt. Hagen-Kainantu-Lae.

Lae - Madang - Wewak - Vanimo ■ Wewak.

Rabaul-Kavieng-Rabaul.

Mt. Hagen-Mendi-Mt. Hagen.

Sat.: Rabaul-Lae-Rabaul.

Wewak-Madang-Lae-Madang.

Rabaul - Kavieng - Momote - Wewak • Madang-Goroka-Lae.

Goroka-Lae-Goroka.

Pt. Moresby-Mt. Hagen.

Lae - Mt. Hagen-Mendi-Mt. Hagen.

Mt. Hagen-Goroka-Mt. Hagen.

Lae-Bulolo-Lae.

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Megapode Airways with a Dove

DHIO4 Mk. VI

(Note: Fokker week and DC3 week refer to TAA services from Papua-New Guinea. See timetable under Inter- Territory Services.) Honiara-Auki (Malaita)-Honiara: Tues.

Honiara-Yandina (Russell Is.)-Honiara: Tues., Thurs. (in Fokker week).

Honiara-Kira Kira-Honiara: Wed. (DC3 week).

Honiara-Munda (New Georgia)-Barakoma (Vella Lavella)-Munda-Honiara: Fri. (in Fokker week).

Honiara - Yandina - Munda - Barakoma - Munda-Yandina-Honiara: Fri. (in DC3 week).

Details from Megapode Airways, PO Box 103, Honiara, BSIP.

Pacific Air Fares

p. 154

(APPROXIMATE

ONLY)

FROM SYDNEY

(Aust. currency) TO- Single Return £ s. d. £ s. d.

Moresby . . 49 4 0 98 8 0 Lae . . . 61 8 0 122 16 0 Rabaul . . 72 14 0 145 8 0 Noumea . . 56 18 0 108 3 0 Honiara 96 4 0 192 8 0 Norfolk Is. 27 10 0 52 5 0 Lord Howe 18 10 0 37 0 0 Nadi . . . 85 9 0 162 8 0 Auckland 54 10 0 103 11 0 Christchurch 54 10 0 103 11 0 Wellington . 54 10 0 103 11 0 Pago Pago . 121 4 0 230 6 0 Papeete . . 181 5 0 344 8 0 Honolulu . . 267 14 0 508 13 0 San Francisco 332 0 0 630 16 0 Vancouver . 332 0 0 630 16 0 FROM AUCKLAND (NZ currency) TO- Nadi . . . 43 0 0 81 14 0 Norfolk Is. . 20 15 0 39 9 0 Papeete . . . 114 10 0 217 11 0 Noumea . . 45 10 0 86 9 0

FROM

SUVA (Sterling) TO— Nadi . . . 5 5 0 10 10 0 Nukualofa . 16 13 0 31 13 0 Apia . . . 22 10 0 42 15 0 Vila ... 35 19 0 68 7 0 Santo . . . 44 2 0 83 6 0 Honiara . . 78 2 0 148 8 0 Funafuti 40 0 0 76 0 0 Tarawa . . 84 8 0 160 8 0

FROM NADI

(Fiji Currency) TO Pago Pago . 31 15 0 60 7 0 Noumea . . 35 11 0 67 11 0 Papeete . . 87 5 0 165 16 0 Pares quoted are First Class.

Index to Advertisers

p. 156

Abel Arc Industries Pty. Ltd. 114 Adams Industries . 27, 34, 53, 109, 139, 144 Aggie Grey's Hotel .. ..137 Air India International . . 126 Air New Zealand .. .. 120 All Souls College .. .. 98 American-British Travel Headquarters 133 Amtraco Travel Centre .. 129 Ansett-A.N.A 140 Arnott, Wm. Pty. Ltd. . .. 18 A. N.Z. Bank Ltd 63 Australian Dairy Produce Board 90 B. Paints Ltd. . ..86 Bethel I, Gwyn & Co. Ltd. 154 Bish Ltd 112 8.0.A.C ! 124 Bowman, L. E. & Co. Pty.

Ltd 55 British Tobacco Co. (Aust.) Ltd 32 Bramair International Pty.

Ltd 137 Braybon Bros. Pty. Ltd. .. 20 Breckwoldt & Co. Wm. . . 23 Brunton & Co 73 B. ... 6, 33, 73, cov. Mi Cadbury-Fry-Pascall Pty. Ltd. 78 Candy Filters (N.Z.) Ltd. . . 92 Carnation Company Pty. Ltd. 117 Carpenter, W. R., & Co. Ltd. 83, 84, cov. iv Classified Advertisements .. 158 Commonwealth Bank of Aust. 130 Crammond Radio Co 68 C. Co. Ltd 142 Cystex 80 Daiwa Shipping Line . . .. 150

Dewars Scotch Whisky .. 136 Drambuie Liqueur Co. Ltd. 139 Douglas Aircraft Co. Inc. .. 138 Dunlite Electrical Co. Ltd. .. 70 Evans, John 139 Everyday Products Pty. Ltd. 16 Ferrier & Dickinson Pty.

Ltd 106 Fiji Macambo Hotel .. ..134 Filmo Depot Ltd 116 Fisher & Co 66 Flick, W. A. & Co. Pty. Ltd. 26 Ford Motor Co 54 Frigate Rum 135 Gaston Johnston Corp. . 16 Gilbey, W. & A., Ltd. 4 Gillespie Bros. Pty. Ltd. .. 52 Gillespie, R., Pty. Ltd. . . 91 Glaxo Laboratories N.Z. Ltd. 71 Graham, Lance & Co 145 Grove, W. H. & Sons Ltd. 66 Hagemeyer Trading Co. (Aust.) Pty. Ltd 36 Haig, John & Co. Ltd. .. 127 Handi-Works Co 76 Hallaby, R. & W„ Ltd. .. 77

H.M.V. (N.Z.) Ltd 34

Holbrooks Pty. Ltd 35 Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co. Ltd 104 Hutchinson, Robert Ltd. .. 118 Interflora 26 International Harvester Co 148 International Majora Paints Pty. Ltd 110 Kenrick Douglas Pty. Ltd. .. 21 Kennedy, Capt. W. L. 109

Kerr Bros. Pty. Ltd 69 Kodak (A'asia.) Pty. Ltd. .. 30 Kopsen & Co. Pty. Ltd. .. 108 Kraft Foods Ltd.. . .. 58,100 Lane's Pty. Ltd 28 Marrickville Holdings Ltd. .. 47 Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd. 41 Mendaco 80 Millers Ltd 29 Morris Hedstrom Ltd 12 Moulded Products (A'asia.) Ltd 56 Mungo Scott Pty. Ltd. .. 34 Murray Sons & Co. Ltd. .. 101 Nederland Line & Royal Rotterdam Lloyd .. 52,128 Nelson & Robertson Pty.

Ltd 11l Nestle Co. (Aust.), The 45,119 New England Presbyterian Ladies College 88 N.G. Aust. Line 82 Nicholsons Pty. Ltd 31 Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. .. 22 Nixoderm 80 Northern Hotels Ltd 129 Ogden Industries Pty. Ltd. 16

P.A.A 132

Pacific Islands Society . . . 157 Pacific Islands Transport Line 153 Perma-Sharp Aust. Pty. Ltd. 50 Philips, N.V 24, 40 Prouds (Fiji) Ltd 25 Qantas 130 Old. Insurance Co. Ltd. .. 116 Reckitt & Colman Pty. Ltd. 39 Rewa Dairy Co 64 Ronson Products Ltd 60 Rothmans of Pall Mall (Aust.) Ltd 48 Ruhr-Stickstoff AG ... 1

Sears, Robert & Co. Ptv Ltd 2 Shaw Savill & Albion Co. ' Ltd 13 Shell Co. of Aust. Ltd. .. 7 Stapleton, J. T., Rty. Ltd. . 13 Steamships Trading Co.

Ltd g Stebbins 2 Sthn. Pacific Ins. Co 6 Stewarts & Lloyds (Dist.) Pty. Ltd .. 7 Sullivan Ltd 7 Swoboda, E. R., Inc * T.A.A cov.

Taikoo Dockyard 1C Tait, W. S. & Co. P/L .. 3 Tatham, S. E., & Co. P/L 11 Thornburgh & Blackheath Colleges 9 Tooth & Co. Ltd 16 Tongala Milk Products Pty.

Ltd 6 Toyota Motor Sales Co. Ltd. A Trans Pacific Marine Ltd. .. 1C Tulloch Ltd 7 Turners Supply Co. Ltd. .. 5 Twiss & Brownings & Hallowes (Export) Ltd. .. 13 Tyneside Foundry & En gineering Co. Ltd 6 Union Steam Ship Co. . .. 15 United Ins. Co. Ltd 1* Victa Mowers 6 Vi-stim 7 Walpamur Co. (NG) Ltd., The 6 Wastex Products Pty. Ltd. . , 4 Weymark Pty. Ltd 6 Whites Aviation 13 Weston Electronics Pty. Ltd. 3 Wild Aust. Pty. Ltd 7 Wilhelmsen, W., Agency P/L 15 Wunderlich Ltd 4 Yorkshire Insurance Co. Ltd. 7

Index to Vol. 36

pp. 157-162

JAN. TO DEC., 1965

The first numeral is the number (or month) of issue; the second numeral is the page number.

A

MERICAN SAMOA

Administration: “They’ve Never Had It Good”, 4-59; Pig Shooting Incident, 16; Govt. Information Officer, 8-132; lief Justice, 9-13, 12-14, 12-141; Educa m Special Asst., 10-129; Harbour Pilot, -111; Broadcasting: TV, 1-17, 1-37, 6-27, -8; Commerce: Duty Free Goods, 5-131; ilture: Honour For “The Turtle”, 3-12; lucation: TV Education, 6-27; Ethnology d Population: Birth Control, 8-16; shing: Tuna Industry, 9-63; General: US Idler’s Medal, 1-12; School Teachers ssing. 1-99; Pago Lures West. Samoans, 18; Honour For “The Turtle”, 3-12; ngest Fale Comes Down, 4-24; Goat and Club, 5-131.

History: Society Formed, 4-32; In stries (Secondary): Coconut Processing mt, 2-127, 8-16, 9-129; Labour: Mini im Wage Law, 7-16; Politics: UN Visit, >7.

Shipping and Navigation: Coast Guard, )7; Lost Yachtsman Arrives, 9-11; )dern Fishing Boat, 10-103; Japanese shermen. 11-107, 12-107; Pago-Solomons ttle Drift, 11-109; Harbour Pilot, 12-111; urism: Developments, 1-115, 5-129, L 33: Cable Car, 1-115; Goat Is. Club, L3l; Intercontinental Hotel, 8-125, -43. 10-113, 11-131, 12-139; New US w, 9-117; Pan Am Office, 9-127; Picture ties on Pago, 10-113.

VIATION

(See also under each territory.) \ir India, 11-65; Air New Zealand, L 23. 5-131, 6-133, 8-125, 10-125, 11-61; •lines of NSW, 7-10; Alitalia, 11-65; sett-ANA, 1-123, 3-125, 8-15; BOAC, L 29, 3-133, 7-123, 10-127, 11-61; Eastern •lines, 8-125; Fiji Airways, 1-12, 1-117, L 25, 3-133, 6-133; Garuda Indonesian ■ways. 10-16; Hebridair, 1-27, 4-21.

Linea Aerea Nacional, 11-63; Megapode •ways, 1-117; New Hebrides Airways, 57, 2-123, 4-21, 8-125; Pan American •ways, 9-127, 10-125, 11-63; Polynesian • lines. 2-121, 4-131, 5-131, 6-133, 7-16, •23, 8-121, 9-13; Qantas, 1-119, 1-123, L 25, 3-133, 6-133, 8-125, 11-61; TAA,

.23, 3-57, 3-125, 8-15; TEAL, 2-123,

.29, 8-121, 11-61; TRASPAC, 2-123,

■l2; UTA, 7-123.

B-C

JTISH SOLOMON ISLANDS

iOTECTORATE (see Solomon Islands).

ROLINE ISLANDS (see US Trust rritory).

OMPANIES

\ustral Exploration Pty. Ltd., 1-131; fG Holdings Ltd., and ANG Corp. Ltd., •145; Bulolo Gold Dredging Ltd., 2-127 .36, 8-130; Burns Philp (SS) Co. Ltd., L 37; Burns Philp (NG) Co. Ltd., 7-128; Ltish Solomons Forestry Company, 4-135, •30; Bougainville Co. Ltd., 10-16; W. R. rpenter Holdings Ltd., 3-134, 11-140, ■143; Cultus Explorations Ltd., 3-134; nzinc Riotinto Of Aust. Ltd., 6-135; R Co. Ltd., 7-128, 8-129, 9-130, 10-134, ■145; Coconut Processing Corp., 2-127, •6, 9-129; Chase International Invest nt Corp., 11-139; Cosmopolitan Hotel 1., 12-144; Dairy Farmers Co-op. Ice earn Ltd., 5-139; Development Finance rp. Ltd., 6-135; Fiji Industries Ltd., 132, 10-135, 11-138; Guinea Brewery

Ltd., 3-135, 4-132; Guadalcanal Plains Ltd., 7-128, 12-144.

Hotel Cecil Ltd., 2-125, 3-134; Hamac Holdings Ltd., 2-125, 12-144; Habib Bank (Overseas) Ltd., 4-132; Hackshalls Ltd., 10-135; Island Industries Ltd., 2-127; Island Foods Ltd., 6-69; Kiwi Polish Co.

Pty. Ltd., 2-127, 3-135; Kauri Timber Co., 4- Kerema Rubber Ltd., 5-139, 11-140; Kinjibi Holdings Ltd., 10-16, 11-139; Loloma (Fiji) Gold Mines, 2-127; Loloma Mining Corp. NL, 2-127, 4-132; Lolorua Rubber Estates Ltd., 9-131; Morobe Hotels Ltd., 2-125, 3-134; Mariboi Rubber Ltd., 5- 11-140; Makurapau Estates Ltd., 10-135; Nelson & Robertson Pty. Ltd., 3-15; New Guinea Lumber Development Co. Ltd., 4-134; Pacific Island Mines, I- 3-134, 6-137, 8-130; Pacific Islands Timbers (Holdings) Ltd., 2-127, 12-145; Pacific Daily Ltd., 4-133; Placer Develop ment Ltd., 6-136; Plantation Holdings Ltd., 6-137; Pacific Fishing Co., 10-135; Rubberlands Ltd., 5-139, 11-140.

South Pacific Sugar Mills, 2-127, 5-135, 10- Sangara Holdings Ltd., 2-125, 3-134; South Pacific Industries Ltd., 3-135; C. Sullivan (PI) Ltd., 2-127, 3-135; South Pacific Brewery Ltd., 3-135, 4-132; Steamships Trading Co. Ltd., 6-135, II- South Pacific Post Ltd., 8-129; Southern Pacific, 9-131; Sogeri Rubber Plantations Ltd., 10-135; South Pacific Fishing Co., 11-55; Sandy Creek Mining Co., 12-144; W. S. Tait and Co., 4-135, 5-61; United Empire Box Co. Ltd., 3-135; Union Steamship Company, 8-103; Walpamur Co. (NG) Ltd., 3-135.

COOK ISLANDS

Administration: Self-Government, 1-9, 9- 10-5; Dir. Of Education, 8-72; High Commissioner, 10-5,, 11-33; Old Age Pension Scheme, 11-29; Agriculture and Farming: Vanilla Experiment, 3-70; Bananas, 7-127; Aviation: Internal Services, 5-131; Law On DC3’s, 7-16, 8-121; NZ-Aitutaki Service, 10-127; Birds: Absence Of, 1-27; Books: “South Seas Paradise”, 7-88; Broadcasting: TV Picked Up From Pago, 1-37; Culture: Rarotonga Library, 2-iv; Economy: Progress Report, 11- NZ Grant, 12-10; Fishing: Aitutaki Pearls, 3-11; General: Medal for Drift Hero, 2-iii; Senior Citizens, 3-70; Old Historian, 5-91; Islands Claimed By US, 10- Suwarrow’s New Hermit, 11-9, 11- A-Test Protests, 11-23; Reticulated Water, 11-59.

Health: Flu Epidemic, 9-30; Industries (Secondary): Clothing Factory, 1-65; Canning Factory, 6-69.

Leg. Assembly: Elections, 3-13, 4-12, 5- Independents Walk Out, 6-31; House Of Arikis, 6-35; Effective Govt. Suspended, 6- Self Government, 1-9, 9-27, 10-5; Politics: Albert Henry, 1-20, 5-7, 7-37, 8- 10-5; Postage: Eclipse Stamps, 4-13, 7- Self-Govt. Stamps, 8-16; Roads: Nail Problem, 3-21; Shipping; Yankee Salvage Hopes, 2-110, 12-111; Moana Roa Loss, 9- 12-109; Solar Eclipse Manuae: 4-13, 5-15, 7-71; Taxation: Maori Taxplayers, 11-51; Tourism: Albert Henry’s Views, 7- Floating Hotel, 8-127; Coffee House, 11-135.

D

DEATHS

Ambler, Mrs. L., 1-142; Adi Mere Tavaiqia, 1-142; Ambler, L. E., 3-144; Abrahams, V. R., 3-144; Addis, J., 5-157; Antoine, Sister M., 6-155; Acraman, Mrs.

R. L., 6-155; Austic, E„ 8-147; Abel, R., 10- Artack, M.. 12-147.

Brooks, F. W., 1-142; Bieske, R. R., 8- Burdick, Professor E., 8-147; Bischof, Rev. Fr. L., 8-147; Bayer, Fr. J., 8-147; Biggar, Capt. T., 9-147.

Churchill, Sir W., 2-10; Christian, F. 8., 2-129; Corrie, A. D., 2-129; Columbus, D., 3-144; Cox, J. W., 3-144; Casey, M. N. 8., 4-144; Cahill, Mrs. N., 7-145; Corrie, Sir 0., 10-155; Chance, S.

H., 10-155; Crane, Mrs. 1., 10-155; Costello, T„ 12-147.

Draper, H. H., 2-129; Downing, H. L., 7- 8-45; Davis, L., 8-147; Downs, P.

M. 12-147.

Evans, Dr. H. S., 4-144; Ensor, Mrs. E., 5- Emanuel, Mrs. J., 8-148.

Fay, L. P.. 3-144; Fonua, S., 8-147; Fahnestock, J. S., 10-154; Freeman, A., 11-142.

Gosling, Capt. H., 7-145; Grey, C. M., 8- Griffen, Mrs. M., 10-154; Grant, E. L., 11-142.

Hindle, Capt. F., 4-144; Harris, J., 7- Hood. Dr. J. M., 10-154; Homan.

S. J., 12-147; Holmes, G. C., 12-147.

Irenee, Mother M., 11-142; Ivinikis, Dr.

V.. 12-147.

Jessop-Yandall, Mrs. M, H., 3-144; Jones, Capt. J. W., 9-43; Johns, Mrs. H., 11-142.

Kneubuhl, B. F., 2-129; Kewal, S. K., 6- Kiely, D., 10-154; Kemp, A. G., 11- Long, Senator 0., 6-155.

Mere Adi, N. T., 1-142; McCoy. C., 3- McGinley, R., 4-144; Mutu, Chief, 4- MacGregor, J. W., 5-157; Maxwell, G. V., 7-145; Mocevakaca, Dr. V. T., 8- McCoy, A. E., 9-147; Macalister.

A. S. R., 9-147; McCown, Mrs. J., 10-154.

Narokete, Ratu O. N., 2-129; Nago. P., 4-105; Nichols, F., 8-148; Nordman, 0., 10-8, 10-155.

Othilde, Sister M., 3-9, 3-144; Owen, Rev. J. E., 6-155; Overkaemping, Br. W., 9- Parham, Mrs. G. M., 2-129; Petibon, R. 3-144; Pomare, Prince L., 5-157; Potts, Capt. E. D., 6-155; Page, Rev. R. C. G., 8- Pujol, Mrs. R., 8-147; Pilling, G.

N. 12-147.

Quintal, T. A., 3-144.

Roth, Mrs. D., 2-129; Ragg, Mrs. A.

F„ 5-157; Ryall, W. E.. 8-147; Reddy, A.

N„ 10-154; Rounds, C., 10-154.

Scanlan, J., 2-129; Stephens, Mrs. S.

M., 2-129; Sebatier, Fr. E., 3-144; Smith, Mrs. J. M., 3-144; Singh, U., 4-144; Storck, Mrs. A. M., 5-157; Simpson, Mr.

S. 5-157; Sharma, R. 8., 6-155; Sarju, B. 7-145; Solei, Sister 0., 7-145; Sione, F. 8-147; Smyth, Mrs. A. G., 10-154; Sambutan, 10-154; Singh, H., 10-155; Stanley, G. A. V., 11-24; Schlicker, Rev.

Fr. J., 11-142; Sundin, E. 0., 12-147; Subotan, 12-19.

Tufele, High Chief, 2-129; Thomas, J.

A., 2-129; Thaggard, Mrs. E., 5-157; Tangisapa, Sgt. J., 6-155; Turner, Mrs.

S. M., 11-142.

Vaughan, Mr. Justice, 5-157; Vollmer, Mrs. S., 6-155.

Wallace, V., 3-144; Waters, H. F., 4-144; Wallachy, Fr. J., 8-147; Wickstead.

G. H., 8-148; Williams, H. 0., 9-147; Williams. A. F., 11-142; Wallis, N. K.. 12- Yager, J. J., 8-148; Yao Ting Chen, 9- E-F EASTER ISLAND: Separatist Move ment, 2-33; Airport Plans, 10-125.

FIJI

Administration: Governor In Aust., 2-47; Annexation Of Conway Reef, 3-61; Fijian Affairs Secretary, 6-139; New Con stitution, 9-8; Agriculture and Farming: Copra, 2-127, 6-61, 12-75; Bananas, 4-61, 9-69; Cattle Repellant, 5-75; Cocoa, 6-27; Rice Machine, 6-75; Pineapples, 6-75; “Fiji Farmer” Magazine, 6-76; Sugar, 8- Mango Trees, 9-69; Coconut Pest, 9- 10-134.

Aviation: Laucala Bay, 1-12; Nadi, 1-113, 12-9; Govt. Interest In Fiji Air ways, 3-133; Pioneer Flying Boat, 4-53; Auckland Services Increased, 5-131; Tonga Services, 6-133; BOAC Services, 7-123, 10- Books: Censorship, 7-21; “Via Ports”, by Sir A. Grantham, 10-92; Indian Cooking, 12-13.

Commerce: Duty Free Goods, 1-10; Cultured Pearls, 1-132; Gold, 1-132; Sugar,

2-126, 4-132, 6-136, 8-129, 10-134; Copra, 2- i, 6-61: Trade Figures, 2-127, 4-135- Aust. Trade, Investment, 3-9, 3-67 10-132' Stock Exchange, 3-134; Guava’ Puree’ 4-51; SPSM Share Offer, 5-135; Copra Board Appointment,, 6-12; Sunday Trad ing, 6-123; Trade Ship, 7-33; Aust. Import Concessions, 7-127; CSR Windfall For Shareholders, 9-130; Phosphate, 9-130.

Co-operatives: Credit Unions, 5-57 9-71- Rotuma Society, 10-61; Customs (Native) : Governor Carried Ashore. 1-27; Defence: In Arm y> 6-11; Overseas Visit For MFM Ba nd, 8-114; Economy: Investment Moves, 3-9; Education: “Don’t Be Museum Pieces , 1-32; Multi-Racial Schools, 2-23- Bushcraft Training. 6-9; Ethnology and Population: Statistics, 3-65; Birthrate ®T. 13: Fes tivals: Hibiscus Carnival, 11-41; Finance: Habib Bank Ltd.. 4-132' Decimal Currency. 6-137; Fishing!

Cultured Pearls, 1-132; Japanese At Levuka, 2-121; Groper, 4-143; Indian Fishermen Missing, 11-9. , General: “Don’t Be Museum Pieces’’ 1-32, Taveuni Dateline, 2-18' Levuka’s 3 U fiT r % 12^: i,i Stir ° ver Nam ® “Fijian”, 3- 12-17; Old Resident, 4-21; Balancing Budget, 4-83; Brides For New Guine a g 7-9, Government House Chauffeur, 7-21- Maras Twins, 8-65; Pictorial Series! 0 l3 ’. GPH Commissionaire, K l7 j °n Mara. 10-25; Filming ?y Ser ie s , 10-25; Young Fijians’ View -1 lS- ViVtl : T? ealt r h: WHO Hea dquarters. 1- Gifts For Lepers, 1-101; Indian Nursing Sister, 2-iii; Dental Training t 56 ,’ 4 ' 2 J ; . Hlstor y : Measles Started L ® v V ka Days, 8-89; Wilkes Expedition Memorial, 9-21: Housing: Bure On Way Out, 2-41. 2 fo7 USt T; Paper Factory. 2- 3-135; Guava Puree, 4-51a' 132 ’. Paper Products Factory’, 10-135; Animal Feed Factory 11-140' Fa £ tory> U - 140: Investment: Australian Moves, 3-9, 3-67 10-132' Justice, Law: Prison Riot, 4-57; Order For Legal Profession, 7-41; Nabora Prison Jf™' 9 ; 35; T°ra On Trial, 11-11; Labour: Fijians For Noumea Mines, 4-23; Higher Wages For Hotel Workers. 6-133; Joint CouneH Counci l , 10-15; Legislative S®""®; 1 * 0 December '64 Sitting. 1-30; ? n Sess, ° n - V 3 Mar ’65 Session. 5- Coconut Bill, 5-65; Privileges Bill, i" 1 , s’, 5 ’, 8-33, General Elections, 11-11- ? c . t ,° n ber ’ T 6S Session, 12-69; Mining: Gold’ 1 Newspapers: Pacific Daily Ltd., 4- Overseas Representation: Rogers Leaves Aust., 12-15. B vnn ol i C cL tack 0n Commissioner, 1-30; f 1 "* 5 65 ,; Politics: Russian Attack In UN J: 2 + 7 V Talk ® ° n Future, 2-9; London Con stitutional Conference, 1-9, 2-9 4-7 s-n 5" 57 - 6 * lo, 7 " 13 ’ 8-11, 8-49, 8-61 9-8 W-7 11-9; New Party, 2-10; Self Govern ment, 3-9; Langdon’s Denial of Mis quotation, 3-10, 5-25; Common Roll, 5-11- Europe an View, 5-12, Minorities, 8-65' Politicians Bite Back, 5-57; Council of Si 6 ?’ « US Consul - 8-132; Uneasy Q u i et - 11-9; Pa tel’s Movements, 12-69 Rabi Island: Banabans Ready For Violence 9-16; Bitter Against Britain, 10-32. Higher Royalties, 11-17; Religion: Methodist Church Records, 3-38; Visit From Archbishop, 4-8; Pacific Theological 6 " 140, l°-29; Priest’s Anniversary 10-24; Nuns Adopt New Habits, 10-81' Roads: Queen’s Road. 12-125; Rotuma!

Five-Year Plan, 6-12; Co-operative Society, 10-61.

Shipping and Navigation: Drift On Punt, 1-99: Levuka Slipway, 1-101; Ships Aground On Reef, 2-101, 3-109; Ferry Capsizes, 2-101; Practice Under Fire 2-110; Suva Slipway, 2-110; Smoke Hazard. 2-123; Wharf Congestion, 3-109, 8-101; Service To Far East, 3-111; Barge To Be Built, 4-105; New Hebrides Service 5- Overloading, 5-109, 6-109 : Korolevu Marina, 5-129; Cook’s Guns For Barracks, 5-116; Seamans Club Closes, 6- Black Day For Small Ships, 6-109' Yachting Marina, 6-113; Overseas Ships’, 6- Increased Freight Rates, 7-97;

Geoiogica! Survey Ship, 8-107; High Costs Hit Shipowners, 10-99; Lautoka Wharf Storage, 10-103; Statistics, 10-107; Steel Pontoon. 10-107; Indian Fishermen Missing, 11-9; Sport: Tempo Increased inoi Z e ?. n i s Swimming Competitions, Statistics: Trade Figures, 2-127 P°P ulation . 3-65; Tourism, 3-129! 9-127; Shipping, 10-107.

Taxation: Ordinance, 1-30 • PAYE System, 1-30, 2-27; Tourism: Develop til'*l!3, 0 3^ 29 ’ Chan S in g Money, 2- Hotels, 2-117, 3-129, 4-119 4-129 5- 5-131, 5-133, 8-125, 9-119;’ Travel Agency, 2-119; Aust. Hoteliers Encouraged t'.'l Brid Se Closure, 2-124; Oscar Wright’s Vessel, 3-129; Statistics, 3-129 9- Surveys, 4-39, 6-133; “Fijian Escapade’’ Film, 4-121; Unkind Cooks, 4-121; Suva Marina, 6-113; Cruises, 6-129 12-14; Commissionaire Of GPH 8-117- Cheap Tours. 9-123; Sigotoka’ Coast’, 10- Travelling The Hard Way, 11-117fo V f;T ea L Plan> H-129: Road Safari’, 12-125; Transport (Land): Taxis, 1-65, 3- Weather: Hurricanes, 1-12 3-25 3- Floods, 3-25, 3-45.

FRENCH POLYNESIA

Agriculture and Farming: Early Moorea Sugar Plantation, 3-81; Deserting Rural Workers, 6-37; Public Market, 6-75; Aviation: Airstrips For Marquesas, 8-11; US Service, 8-125; Aerodrome At Rangiroa 9-121; Chile-Tahiti Service, 10-125 11-63- Auckland Service, 10-125; Books; ’official Directory And Guide Book, 6-121; Broadcasting: Television, 11-40, 12-8- Commerce: Importing Eggs, 5-23; Culture: Gauguin Museum, 2-iii; Mysterious Painter, 4-85; Ethnology and Population: Social Problems, 8-41; Early Statistics, 9- Fishing: Cultured Pearls, 3-134; Spearfishing Championship, 4-127, 6-127; General: Death Of Princess Pornare, 3-59 ’

End of Motu Uta, 6-89; Eiao: Ruined By Erosion, 7-77; Social Problems, 8-41- Miss Tahiti 1966, 10-42; “Treasure’’’

Island Sold, 11-89.

History: Ancient Tahitian Relics. 1-82; Papeete, 1859, 2-89; Moorea Sugar Planta tion, 3-81; Eiao; Ruined By Erosion 7-77- Irregularities In 1880, 9-88; History Of Tupai, 11-89; Nuclear Base: Mururoa A-Test Project, 1-25; Cruising Around Mururoa, 5-21; A-Bomb Brings Prosperity 6- Explosion Kills Three, 10-16- Pro posed Tests, 11-23; Politics: US Consulate. 2-81, 5-123, 5-125; Chinese Consulate, 10- Postage: Tahhi-Chile Air Service, 11- Religion: Henry Nott’s Grave, 2-83; Shipping and Navigation: Monterey Aground, 2-9, 2-101; Increased Services. 2-107; French Oceanographer, 2-109; Naval Strength Build-Up, 6-107; Yachts men Left In Marquesas, 11-103, 12-109; Sport: World Spear Fishing Champion ship, 10-131; Spearfishermen’s Success, 10-131; Taxation: Stir Over Income Tax, 1-129, 2-29; Territorial Assembly: 1965 Session, 6-37; Walk-Out Of Eight Members, 6-39; Tourism: Trade Improv ing, 4-127, 6-37; Visas. 5-123; Tourist Guide Book, 6-121; Moorea —A World Apart, 9-113; Weather: Heavy Rain Damage, 3-51.

G-H-K-L-M

GILBERT & ELLICE IS.

Administration: Internal Development, 4- Talks With High Commissioner, 4-43; Staff Vacancies, 7-8; Visit Prom UK Parliamentarians, 8-10; Policy On Line Islands, 8-16; Advisory Council: November ’64 Session, 1-61; May ’65 Session, 7-8; Constitutional Progress, 10-53; Archaeo logy: Human Skeleton On Ocean Is., 4-10; Aviation: Internal Services, 1-61, 5-145; Broadcasting: Radio, 1-61; Christmas Is.: Agriculture Potential Survey, 9-13, 12-25; Commerce: Copra, 4-132, 9-13; Economy; Future, 7-8;; Ethnology and Population: Birth Control, 4-65, 7-8; Fanning Is.: Russian Research Ship, 7-15; Finance: Decimal Currency, 2-125; General: Local

Eyentß, 2-21; Girl Guides In NZ. 5-145 Sudden Death From The Sky 6-15 Documentary Film, 6-45; Racialism. 11-18 il eal^: Increased Medical Attention 2-22: Line Islands: Future, 4-41; Inquiry Into Nuclear Base Deaths, 8-16; Survey O' l2-107; Liquor: Legislation 1- Ocean Island: Human Skeletor Found, 4-10; Phosphate, 7-9; How The Island Became British, 8-81: Banaban- Ready For Violence, 9-16; Bitter Againsl Britain, 10-32; Higher Royalties, 11-17 Phoenix Is.: Policy, 1-61; Baker anc Howland For A-Tests, 6-39; Survey Ol Seabirds, 12-107; Politics: Gilbertesc National Party, 11-7, 11-18; Religion Protestant Church. 5-53; Shipping anc Navigation: Southbank Aground Or Washington, 1-12, 2-21, 2-99 3-23 Sydney Service, 2-10; Freight Rates Up 2- Statistics: Population Census, 4-65 Tourism: Hotels Doing Well 7-121 Possibilities, 12-129; Weather: Damage A 1 Funafuti, 2-103.

GUAM (See under US Trust Territory) HAWAII: 2-iii, 4-95.

KERMADEC IS.: 1-12, 7-23, 10-85.

LORD HOWE ISLAND

Climbing Ball’s Pyramid, 1-12, 3-11; Plying Boat Mishap, 7-10; Tourist Boat 7-123; Pishing Vessel Wrecked. 9-105; Tourist Accommodation, 9-127; Kentia Palm Seed Exports, 9-131; Army Landing Craft Visit, 11-111.

MARIANAS, MARSHALL IS. (see US

Trust Territory).

MATTHEW ISLAND: 3-61.

N

NAURU

UN Mission, 1-9, 5-13, 5-21 5-27' Strange Shark, 1-15, 2-17; Bigger Phos phate Ships, 1-101; Air Link, 1-119- Remembrance Day, 1-119; First Nursing Sister, 2-21; Scouts In Melbourne, 2-27; Special Report, 3-29; Air Service Foi School Children, 3-57; Curtis Is Abandoned, 4-15; Talks On Future, 5-13, 6- Radio Broadcasting Station, 5-15; Independence. 5-27; £lsom. For Soil Imports, 5-27; Phosphate Royalties, 7-36; Legislative Council, 7-36, 8-16, 9-35, 11-17; Leydin, Forgotten Man, 7-67: Executive Council, 9-35; Liquor Issue, 9-57, 11-6.

NEW CALEDONIA

Administration: New Governor, 2-29, 3- Agriculture and Farming: Vege table Shortage, 3-38; Chickens, 12-17; Archaeology: Cave Drawings, Lifou, 6-57; Aviation: Air Taxi From Tontouta, 2-123; Service From NZ, 3-129; Airstrip At Coulnoue, 6-127; Services To France, 7- Transpac’s 10th Anniversary, 11-12; Books: Book Of Pictures, 5-127; Broad casting: Television, 7-51, 11-40, 12-8; Commerce: Trade Ship, 7-35; More Aust.

Trade, 9-130; Economy: Problems, 2-125; Education; French Plan Rejected, 10-69; Ethnology and Population: Foreigners, 5-76; Festivals: September 24 Celebrations, 11-11; Finance: Hoarded Dollars. 3-57; Fishing: Suzy The Dugong, 3-21; Pacific Cup Spearfishing Championship. 6-127.

General: Aniseed Seized On Liner, 7-81; Site Of Next South Pacific Conference, 8- Noumea’s Changing Face, 11-19; Health; Leper Woman Dies, 3-9; History: Cave Drawings, Lifou, 6-57; Horticulture: Botanical Gardens, 7-121; Justice, Law: Cases Of Freight Stolen, 2-80; Murdered Women, 12-40; Labour: Fijians For Mining Centre, 4-23; Scarcity Of Jobs For Girls, 9-23; Mining: Oil, 4-65; Nickel, 5-137, 9-131, 12-144; Bernheim, Mining Magnate, 6-85; Politics: Australian Consul,] 3- Senator Elected, 11-35; Shipping and Navigation: Noumea-Wallis Is.

Service, l-£«7; Ships For Mining Centre, 4- Service From NZ, 8-105; Sight seeing Ship Wrecked, 8-105; Amadee Lighthouse, 9-125; South Pacific Games:

-124, 2-55. 3-86, 4-39, 5-39, 8-121, 10 : 9, 2-37 - Sport: Spearfishing Championship, -124 10-131; Woman Swimming Star, -54. 10-9; Statistics: Foreigners, 5-76; lourists, 6-127; Tourism; Govt. Tourist ureau 1-12: Visas, 1-115; Dry Welcome, -113- Thio Hotel, 3-123; Hostel, 3-125; S Tourists. 5-127; Casino, 6-127; itatistics. 6-127: Mont Dore Bungalows, -121; Old Landmarks Go, 9-125; leather; Welcome Rain, 3-45; Drought, 2-11.

FEW GUINEA (See Papua-New Guinea nd West New Guinea).

•JEW HEBRIDES

Administration: French Resident Com lissioner, 4-16, 5-27, 5-37; High Com llssioner Visit, 9-13; Advisory Council: lession, 1-13; Legco Proposed, 8-9, 10-65, oth Session, 11-55; Agriculture and 'arming; Copra, 1-13; Livestock Industry, -134 11-57; Aviation; Development, 1-13, 1-57; Internal Services, 1-27, 2-123, 4-21; few Aircraft, 8-125; Airports, 8-125, 1-57- Books; Who Stand Alone, Iheesman, 8-93; Sandalwood Trade, 8-132; broadcasting: New Radio Station, 9-13, Commerce; Exports, 1-13; Copra ,1-13, 1-55, 12-33; Trade Ship, 7-31; Cocoa, 1-55 1 Earthquakes, Vulcanology: Santo larthquake, 9-15; Malekula’s ’Quake, 0- 12-10; Education: £126,000, iecondary School, 4-16; Students Oyer eas 4-49; Hebridean Matriculates, 5-145; )evelopment, 11-57: Ethnology and Popu ition: Census, 1-13, 1-142; Divided Com munity. 8-49; Fishing; Dugong, 4-16; ’una, 11-55.

General; Survey By R. W. Robson, 1-52, tommentary By Angus Mcßean, 2-57; Jhurchill’s Role, 4-25; Castaways Rescued, -23- Reps., South Pacific Conference, -146' Divided Community, 8-49; Dictatorship”, 10-65; Mynah Bird With bankbook, 11-18; Health: Anti-TB Jampaign. 11-57; History: Martyrs, 1-29; .egend Of Futuna, 1-77; Big Nambas, 1- - Justice, Law; Land Claims, 1-35; ,abour: Gilbertese, 10-67, 12-33; Mining: langanese, 1-13, 11-55; Newspapers; british Newsletter, 4-16; Politics: Indepen ence 1-52; Future, 11-55; Postage; New •tamps, 6-11, 9-25: Power: Hydro-electric •cheme, 8-16; Religion: Martyrs Remem iered, 1-29.

Shipping and Navigation; Vila Wharf, -95, 11-57; Vila Navigational Hazards, -103; Aoba Harbour, 4-103; Suva Service, -107; Sailing Ship Wreck Found, 8-14; apanese Ship Wrecked, 8-105; Russian bhip Calls, 9-105; Vila Trader Wrecked, i-105; First Harbourmaster, 10-59; Sport: ncreasing Interest, 11-57; Statistics: •reduction And Export, 1-13; Education, -49; Tourism; Hotel Vate, 4-16; Tanna lotel, 8-125; Brochures, 9-123, 12-33.

Hurricane Damage, 1-95; Liquor, Land Changes, 2-45; Airstrip Plans, 2-67, 2-121; belf Government, 3-73; “Aid-To-Revenue” ['ax, 6-67; Transport, 6-67; Cattle breeding, 6-69; Land Survey Team, 7-15; [umara Trouble, 8-130; Aerial Photo ;raphs Taken, 9-21; Driving Laws, 10-49; Ashing Problems, 10-51; Book On Henry lead, 10-92; Film “Censorship”, 11-87.

SIORFOLK ISLAND

Agriculture and Farming; Wheat, 1-14, i-55. 10-61; Books: Rambler’s Guide, 1-131; Life And Death Of John Price, .-87; History: Harsh Prison Commandant, .-87; Preservation On Ruins, 3-119; Link Vith Eskimo Land, 5-25; First Women, 1-85; Anchors From HMS Sirius, 11-109; duseum and Historical Society Proposed, .2-141; Newspapers: Norfolk Islander, i-127, 8-16; Politics: Constitutional Status, t-27; Pottery: Pottery And Art Studio, L 2-89.

Shipping and Navigation: NZ Freight Service, 2-110; Dead Marines End In ISW, 5-115; New Cargo Service, 6-115, J-103; Harbours, 8-53, 9-25; New Career

For Whale Chaser, 10-105; Sirius Anchors, 11-109; Tourism: Guide To Ruins, 2-119; Booming, 5-125, 6-25; Unsightly Develop ment, 6-25; Surveys For Hotel, 6-125; Rambler’s Guide, 6-131; Sydney Office, 7- Paradise Hotel, 11-8; Immigra tion, 12-39; Picture Series, 12-121.

P

PACIFIC

Agriculture and Farming; Copra, 4-23, 8- Guava, 4-51; Misting Machines, 4- Cattle Repellant, 5-75; Nematodes, 5- Battle Of Bugs, 5-76; Ambrosia Beetle, 5-76; Wetting Agents, 6-75; Lantana, 8-69; Bulb Onions, 8-69; Weevil Treatment, 8-69; Navua Sedge, 9-69; Papaws, 10-71; Avocado, 10-71; Minerals, 10- Macadamia Nuts, 11-73; Pesticides, 11- 11-75; Fungus, 11-73, 11-75; Poultry Parasites, 12-75; Aviation: Far- East Route Dispute, 1-123; Earhart Mystery, 2-18; Aust. Woman Crosses Pacific, 5-145; Aircraft For Air NZ, 8-125; Birds: Survey, 2-18; Mynahs, 2-36, 11- Study Of Seabirds, 12-107; Books and Magazines: “Lost Treasures In Aust. and NZ”, 1-89; “The Aust. Language", 2-39; Preservation Of Books, 2-92; W. H.

Simmond’s Autobiography, 3-91; “New Guinea”, 4-21, 5-96; Bird Of The Islands”, 4-93; PlM’s Pacific. 8-97; Territories Dept. Bibliography, 10-93; Annual Dog Watch, 10-97; “Anthropologists and What They Do”, 11-97; “Induced Political Change”, 11-99; Yachtsman’s Adventures, 12- Commerce: Aust. Trade Drive, 1-130, 4-131, 5-138, 7-29, 7-126; Copra Prices, 1- 2-127, 3-135, 4-10, 5-139, 8-128, 10- 11-138, 12-143, 12-145; Rubber, 2- 5-139; Cocoa, 5-135, 12-143; Aust.

Concern Over Trade, 7-126; Dutch Bond Details, 8-128; Cultured Pearls, 9-61; Co operation In Commerce, 10-16; South Pacific Trade Figures, 11-137; Duty-Free Goods, 12-135; Aust. Stock Exchange, 12-145; Education: Central University. 11- Ethnology and Population: Stati stics, 4-25; Polynesian Origins, 7-25, 10-65; Finance: Decimal Currency, 1-131, 2- Fishing: Snake Mackerel, 6-25; ‘Moby Dick”. 7-23; Concern Over Practices, 10-51; General: Putting PIM To Work, 1-28; Fables Of Our Time, 1-79; Trafford Smith’s Visit, 2-22, 3-10; Youth Conference, 2-26; Unclaimed Islands, 3- Girl Guides Conference, NZ, 5-145; Frozen Coconut Milk Cubes, 6-21; Search For Flags, 6-53; BP Executives 91st Birthday, 6-137; Theory On Polynesians, 7- Cocos, Keeling Island, 7-82; Queen’s Birthday Honours, 7-125; Colombo Plan, 8- Fresh Water Prom The Sea, 8-88; Territories Dept., 12-19.

Health: Dentistry Course, Fiji, 4-27; History: Coins, 2-35; “Pandora” Logbook, 4- Capt. Cook Medallions, 5-93; New Bounty Theory, 7-91; George Baxter, Colour Printer, 9-81; Polynesian Origins, 7-25, 10-65; Newspapers: “Polynesian News”, Japanese Paper, 6-21; Politics; Indonesia Withdraws Prom UN, 2-10; Big Changes Likely, 3-10; Aust. Interest, 4-32; Soekarno Eyes Pacific, 5-10; Federation Of Oceania, 12-13; Postage: Stamp Collectors, 3-28; Indian Bligh Stamp, 6- Shipping and Navigation; Oriental Queen Voyages, 1-121, 2-115, 3-129; French Oceanographer, 2-109, 5-115; In Bligh’s Wake, 4-101, 5-16, 7-105; Auckland-Suva Yacht Race, 4-103; Malaysia Service, 4-107; Whale Attacks Trimaran, 7-23; Increased Freight Rates, 7- NZ-Noumea-Norfolk Run, 6-115, 8- Royal Society Expedition, 8-107; New Ports For Matson, 8-123; Emulating Famous Voyagers, 9-98, 12-10; Pacific Survey, 11-105, 12-105; US-Aust. Raft Drift, 11-105; US Scientists, 12-107; Sport; South Pacific Games, 1-124, 2-55, 3-86, 4-39, 5-39, 8-121, 10-9; Golf, 12-141; Statistics: Oceania’s Population, 4-25;

Tourism: New Cruise Attractions, 1-123; Trip On Oriental Queen, 1-121, 2-115, 3- More Visitors, 2-117; Cruise Ships, 5-133, 8-125; Pacific Boom, 11-61; Weather: Record Cold, 10-67.

PAPUA-NEW GUINEA

Administration: Senior Staff Postings, 1-15; New Commissioner of Police, 1-15, 1- Attack By STC Chief, 1-130; Public Service, 2-11, 3-7, 4-45, 9-11, 10-12, 11-5; Rural Workers’ Wages, 3-11; Administra tor, 5-9, 6-14, 10-27; Barnes’ Visit, 6-14; Different Approach, 8-53; New Districts, 11- Agriculture and Farming; Coffee, 4- 8-8, 12-143; Lae Herbarium, 6-25; Sugar, 7-127; Archaeology: Star Mountains Expedition, 2-19, 5-145; Anthropological Survey of Manus, 10-53; German Anthro pologists, 11-144; Armed Services: Army Establishments, 2-127; War Dead, 5-29; RSL Congress, 9-31; PNGVR, 11-42; Aviation: New Airstrips, 1-12, 1-20, 4-10, 12- Pioneers, 1-83, 2-37, 3-28; Far East Route, 1-123; Japan Service, 3-125; Manila Via Moresby, 6-133; Electra Service, 8-15; Japanese Zero Reconstruc ted. 10-8.

Books and Magazines: “Aust. War Correspondent”, 1-88; ‘‘New Guinea”, 4- 5-96; ‘‘Road Belong Cargo”, 4-91; “If I Die”. 4-97, 12-9, 12-17, 12-21; “Escape”, 5- 5-31; “Queen Emma”, 6-99, 8-97, 9- New Guinea”, 8-14; “Who Stand Alone”’, 8-93, 11-91; Biblio graphy, “New Guineana”, 8-96; “PlM’s Pacific”, 8-97, 9-97; “Noona Dan’s”

Travels, 10-95; Judge Gore’s Book, 12-9, 12-96; Border: Army “Presence”, 2-10; WNG Refugees, 6-154. 11-6: Broadcasting: Television, 1-48, 2-12; ABC, 3-26; TV, Radio Documentaries 7-27; Commerce: Gold, 2-127; Trade Figures, 2-127; Coffee, 2- 4-133, 5-137, 7-128, 11-19, 11-139; Higher Prices, 3-8; Tokyo Trade Pair, 4-143, 5-67; Copra, 6-10, 6-135; Steam ships Share Issue. 6-135; Cocoa, 6-135, 8- 10-133, 12-143; Stock Exchange, 6- Copal Trial, 6-137; Trade Ship, 7- Lae, 7-57; Aust. NG Corp. Building, 7- Rice, 8-128; SPP Shares, 8-129; Customs Duties, 9-129; Milne Bay Phos phate, 9-130; Cadet —Executive Scheme, 10- Sydney Trade Fair, 11-19; US Interest, 11-139; Beef, . 12.-143; Pyrethrum, 12-145.

Culture: Rabaul Little Theatre, 3-13; Customs; Cargo Cult, 4-91, 12-11; Axe Making, 5-67; Defence: Seminar, 1-11; Visit From British Chief, 1-13; Plans. 6-14; New Britain’s Needs. 10-11; Economy: Advisor, 11-5; Education; First University Graduate, 1-9; Statistics, 1-33; ASOPA Graduates, 1-142; University. 2-10, 4-26, 9-13, 11-27; Crash Course, 2-11; Hargesheimer’s School, 2-17; Agri cultural College, 6-14; Festivals; Mt.

Hagen Show, 8-123; Finance: Missing Silver, 9-24; Fishing: Spotted Cowrie Shells, 2-19; Cultured Pearls, 3-135; Sea-Slugging, 4-87; Industry, 4-134; Clam Shell Poaching, 12-105; Forestry: Bougain ville Potential, 1-132; Japanese Interest, 4-134; Tonolei Lease Query, 6-135; New Areas Opened, 8-129.

General; “Paradesia”, 1-25; Moresby Survey, 1-51; Lae’s Cooked Eggs, 3-23; Triplets, 5-43; 7th State, 5-145; Patrol To Contact Lost Tribe, 6-59; Simogen Thrown Out Of Pub, 6-140; Five States, 6-154; Lae, 7-53, 7-57, 12-133; Moresby 12-Storey Building, 7-128; Lake Billy Mitchell, 8-15; Lost Tribe, 9-21; Quest For Anthem, Name, Flag, 10-89; Rooke Is. Life, 12-35; Handicrafts: Shirt-Making, 10-27; Puppets, 10-42; Health: New AMP’s, 1-9; Mosquito-Borne Fever, 1-107; Kuru Causes Women Shortage, 4-75; Mosquito Research, 6-43; Angoram Dental Survey, 9- History: Japan And The War, 1-13, 6-53; Bulominski Grave, 1-33, 3-101; Coins, 1-89, 2-35; Read Islands, 3-28; Pygmies, 4-81, 6-53, 8-51; New Britain’s Nature Man, 5-89; Ship’s Link With German Times, 6-23; Robinson Memorial. 8- 11-69; Kokopo Cannon, 8-71; Rabaul Flogging, 12-85; Horticulture: Lae

Herbarium, 6-25; House of Assembly January Sitting, 2-11; February Sitting, “ -7 ’. Move On Constitution, 3-7, 6-8* 1C Bill, 4-45; Parish Pump art y> 4-45 > Independence, 6-8, 6-154; Budget Session, 9-10; Judy Tudor Reports 10-45; Card Playing Ordinance, J 2-19; Housing; Moresby’s Shanty Towns, 11-67.

Industries: Paint Factory 3-135* Fishing, 4-134; Weaving Loom, 9-23 : Justice, Law: Varzin Land Case, 1-14 : Hotels Case, 2-125, 3-134, 12-144; Legal Meeting, 6-14; “Unloading Stones’’ 7-49* Judge’s Glasses Stolen, 12-40; Labour*’

Workers’ Federation, 3-13; Japanese Technicians, 6-21; Languages: Linguistic Studies, 9-24; Liquor: Bid For Brewery 3-135, 4-132; Metho, 12-10; “Drinking Pools’’, 12-8; Migration: Naturalisation, 2-35; Discrimination, 3-28, 7-10; Mining, Minerals: Misima Mine, 3-134, 8-130, 10-7; Bougainville Copper, 6-135; Placer Bids For Bulolo, 6-136; Bulolo Profits. 8-130; Newspapers: South Pacific Post, 3-21, 3-131, 8-129, 9-13; Journalists Leaving, 4-22, 4-23; Police: New Com missioner, 1-15, 1-69; Branch of Con stabulary, 9-31; Fingerprint Expert, 10-131; Politics: Future, 1-11; UN, 4-9, 5-21, 6-154, 7-12, 10-131; Pressure, 5-9* Fuss Over Japanese, 6-21; United National Party, 9-10, 11-25; Postage: First Flight Covers, 8-51; UN Charter Issue, 10-63; Religion: St. John’s Moresby, 1-33 : Beatification Of Missionary, 3-23; Catholic Vicarate’s Anniversary, 6-23.

Shipping and Navigation: Shipping Subsidy, 2-12; Freight Rates. 2-12; Japanese-Built Ships, 2-109; Drift By Child, 3-111; Moresby Harbour, 4-29, 8-99; “Floating Classroom’’, 4-103; Wharves 4- 7-101, 8-103. 11-103, 11-111; New Services, 5-15, 6-115, 8-101, 8-103, 8-105, 9-103, 10-102; Action Against Marsters 5- Rabaul Aquatic Club, 6-111; US Minesweepers, 6-115; Hydrographic Survey 7- Lae, 7-101, 9-107; Medical Ship, 8- Unlicensed Canoes, 8-107; Wharf Facilities, 9-103; Whale Chaser As Taining Ship, 10-105; RAN Patrol Boats, 11-107; Indonesian Fishermen, 12-103; Sport- Athletes Training Hard, 3-86, 9-53; Rabaul Gun Club. 11-42; Basketball, 11-43; Foot ball, 12-80: Statistics; Education, 1-33; Trade, 2-127; Taxation: Secondary In dustry Benefits, 2-10, 6-14; Tourism: “Time To Build”. 1-119; Hotels. 3-127, 7-123; Duty-Free Shop, 6-125; Industry Growing, 7-113, 11-121; Macdhui As Attraction, 8-123; Highlands, 9-121, 11-121; Shirt-Making, 10-27; Tourist Board, 11-121; Transport, 11-123* Gullivers Travels, 12-131; World Bank Mission: 1-9, 1-41, 1-47, 1-119, 1-130, 6-14 7-16.

PEOPLE

Aoese, 0., 1-12; Avison, R., 1-129; Artur, G., 2-iii; Ashley, E., 2-123* Aitchison, T. G., 3-141; Annesley, G., 4-59; Annandale, C., 5-49; Anders, Dr. J. O 7- Andersen, V. J., 7-125; Auatabu, n’

M., 7-125; Allen, P. R., 7-125; Askew, D., 8- Andrews, Judge D. G., 9-39; Atoa, T. S., 10-129; Bonay, E., 1-10; Batton, 1., I- 1-25; Bassau, Fr., 1-129; Burns, Rev.

Ft., 1-129; Bitibule, Rev. J. V., 2-iii* Briggs, Chief Justice G. G., 2-iii; Biros’

M., 2-29; Bowden, I„ 2-141; Bagita,’

Sgt.-Mjr., 4-7; Brown, D. C., 4-12; Blair J., 4-23; Betts, M.. 5-49; Bass, Dr., 5-145- Brown, J„ 5-145; Bloomfield, 8.. 6-9; Brokam, N„ 6-9; Blok, H., 6-43; Buffett 6- Burns, J., 6-139; Barnes, D. J., 7- Bull, E. E. M., 7-125; de Bruijn, Dr. J. V., 8-132; Bulamainbau, Ratu J.’ 9- Bulo, P., 10-42; Bretag, A. J., 11-17, II- Busbridge, W., 11-42; Berkfeld, L.,, 11-42; Blumenthals, A., 11-42; Bibo P., 11-144; Bitmead, H., 12-141; Betham!

D„ 12-141; Bailey, M., 12-141; Bourke, D„ 12-141; Single, R„ 12-141; Barnes, C.

E„ 12-141.

Cole, R. R., 1-15; Chan, M„ 1-25; Chandra Kuar Mani Ram, 2-iii; Chee, E., 3-21; Chee, A., 3-21; Calvert, R. F., 3-141;

Coleridge-T ay lo r 4-143; Christian, E., G eland > Sir D., 5-9; Cowan, C. T. fiiV- Sl lento - Slr R - 5 ' 145 : Chan, L.

Chewnmg, 6-139; Cannon, G. D ?’ 140 . : Snn ’ E ‘ T J -’ 7 ' 37: Ca meron, J. m!

J - A - 7 - 125 ’ Collins, A., 8-44 Craib r„ 8-132; Chin. E„ 9-38; Cox C. G., 9-147; Cruikshank, A., 11-144- Clancy D„ 12-141; Debay, Mr, 1-129- Donnelly, w. E.. 2-iii; Davis H. G 2-ih : Davidson, Professor J. w ’ 2-iv ’ 4-141- P^ 11 ’ Rev - Fr- J . R„ 2-83; Do’wnVi: A o 6 'd Duvall> G - 3 - 87 -‘ Dare, f t^ 4 ‘ 12 L Dlllon ’ 4 ' 141 : Davies, K„ I" 441 . 1 Dai, T -, 5-9; Delauney, M. 5-37- ?'l40 ie, 7 L n7 1 ' ?’ 146: Duffield, Ca’pt. R.’, 6-140, 7-117; Davies, L. M.. 7-37, 12-141- - 8 - 125; de Brui J n > Dr. J. V , 8-132, Dawai, N., 9-39; Dass, C. V. 10-43- Davis, L. J., H-33; Ed E ’ J 3; Emberson, Dr. F„ 2-iv; Earhart, A. 2-18 : Edwards. V., 2-119; Engelhard! A ’ 5-9i’ 9 n 7R Cl, ii’ A J' ChbiShop ’ 5 ‘ 145; Elsworthy c ’ ?' 3 f; Fnker a. L.. 11-42; Foldi, Mrs J.’; 1-15, FaJoafa. S„ 1-17; Pifita, Capt D Z rS J th - W ' D - 4 ' 141 : Frame, R. r lo ir ??’ 3 ’ 38; Forgan-Smith, G-!

Peidt ’E IV 42: Flintoff - n-144; E., 12-141; Flannery, j., 12-141.

Cow, A., 1-15; Gordon, G N 1-29- ??f, don « a J - “-4 1 - Gunther far j ’ 2 ill, 6-9, 6-43; Griffiths, J. p 2-iii- Grover, j. C „ 2-iii; G ell R r” §3% °r P l S' 1 * 1 ' 4 ' lkl - Groves 2 'w’, “■ G- 4-13; Gris. G„ Gass, M. D. J. 4-141 7 07. 1 o 3 ’h 5 " 125 ’ 6-139 - 8-132; Givere’ 5- Goodman, Dr. L., 5-146- Guise t’ 6- Giregire. S„ 6-9; Go T 6-43- Ratu SPl p %() H - R - 6 -ni; Ganilau! «-atu P., 6-139; Granger, W 6-139- Guinea, Dr. A., 6-140; Giles, M. 7-125 : Gibson. P., 9-39; Gulliver, D 10-55-’

T irni L ’ H 10 ; m ’n lMB; Gul ’ liver a. lz-131, Homba, Dr. A.. 1-9- TTpniv M. J., 1-15, 7-125; Harris, Rev. j 1-29- Harrap 1-129; Harvey, Rev. Dr. ’l-129 : Hargesheimer, F.. 2-17; Helu, E. F. 3-21-’

Hardy, P 3-141; Hampstead, J., 3-143 : Huxley, J., 4-23; Hastings, E., 4-141- Huon J., 5-145; Huxley, j., 6-139- E B„ 6-140; Hedstrom, J. M.’, H 1 r q^« es ’ t^ a * ron L > 7 - 125 : Hosking, £*• , c., 9-38, Henderson, F. c. 11-144- Halepaka, L., 12-141; Heine, D., 12-141- Hunter, J., 12-141; Hopcraft, J., 12-141 •’ f y , d ®’ H - E-* 12-141; Jackson, H. M.’

Jones, H. M., 2-iv; Jameson, Dr. J 3- Jenmngs, P„ 4-27; Jackson, t’ t B, U J “ h T’ t L - W - 6 - 9 >' Jack-Hinton. w o ’ Q : T^ ones ’ F - 7 - 125; Johnson, W. G., 9-13; Johnson, J., 12-141.

Kaseippo, F., 1-10; Kirwin, M. J., 1-57- Kaad, F„ 1-129; Kanoa, 8., 2-iii; Keke!

Sister L 2-21; Kwong-Hon, L., 2-22- Kingsmill, D„ 3-141; Kila, R., 4-27; Kalsakau, K., 5-145; Kienzle D 6-42- Kwang, Y.. 6-43; Kant, K. N.,’ 6-43;’

Knight, 6-140; Kaloumaira, 0., 7-125- Kellner, R., 7-125; Kotz, Dr. S 7-125-’

Kawiane, L„ 9-39; Kozik, F. E ’ 10-131 : Keiesi, M.. 11-7; Kerr, D„ 11-43; Kurondo’, S., 11-4 o; Kelemete, Mrs., 12-141; Leon, F.. 1-25; Lomaloma, Dr., 1-37; Lee H R I- 2-iv; Lawler, D. A., 2-iii; Liebenow!

“• J> 2 " lV >' L °o, A., 4-26; Laumalili, S„ 4- Lowe, R. B„ 4-141; Lyme N 4-141- Leydin, R. S„ 7-67, 12-141; Lioyd, j’. r?’ d' 1 I"Ho’ Linke ’ L -> 8-132; Lawrence, Gr - n irf" j 2 L Lambert . D „ 8-132; Lomani, E„ 9-39; Ladd, Capt. F„ 9-131; Lafleur.

H., 11-35; Legras, C., 11-42; Layng T II- Leahy, J., 11-144; Larkin’ p” 11- Leavy, M., 12-141; Lane,’ d’’ 12- Mountbatten, Earl, 1-13 4-1 - Macnair, J., 1-29; McPherson, m’ 1-37- Mullahey, W., 1-57; Malietoa 11, t’ 1-57-’

McDonald, 1., 1-129, 7-125; Munt, a’ 1-129; Muir, A., 2-iii; Moore, Very Rev!

D. J., 2-iii; Makimare, Teehu, 2-iii; Makea Nui Teremoana Ariki, 2-iv* McColm, W. E., 2-85; McCarthy, J. K.’, 3-141, 7-125; McCubbery, 3-141; Mason!

N., 3-143; Masi, M., 4-27; Mouradian, J. 5-27; Moors, Capt., 5-51; Merrifield, R 5- Mallony, C., 6-42; Moss T J

lllllj Marks. Dr. E.. 6-43; Mitchell. J McEwan, R n fi no- • 7: io-129 65 - 12 77? y ’ M J „ C " 10 - 83 : M 1 1“ 4-143; Na B y °icakalou: 10 R : S'X'i m tiS! S“a s G ?:i& 1 V a i han - *• "

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P' 2-Hi- S S? m T-„ R ' O 2 - ,li; stthal Q ’’ 111 ’ ® 2-22; Smith, T. 2-22 - Savage, P., 2-11; Stewart, M ’ 2-23- L 6 4 26- 3 Sext ° n ’ L - 3-141 ': Seeto, 4-26, Salote, Queen 4-141 7n« Seddon Dr. R„ 4-141; Smith, J,’ 4-Ml o4;143: Sim °g e n, Pita, 6-9’ fi'lo 0, 12 ' 16 = Stuntz > J - 6-9; Small, B. i a S ??n’ £**£■ M ' c - 6-111 1 Sandys J. A. 6-140; Sachs, C. C.. 7-125; Southey, W u 7-125; Swift, R. s., 8-15* fn h oT b o rg ’ 8-132 >‘ Soubeyran, Father L. ;° - 24’ S Pf, nce > H - L - iO-VS; Senter, M. J. 10 ' 129 ’ Standard J. c., 10-131; Smith, i. R., 10-131; Simmonds, K., 10-131- Swift, M., 11-39; Schultz-Westrum, Dr. t' G., 11-144; Schiefenhavel, W„ 11-144- Staples, L., 11-144; Siapu, S.. 11-144- Savage, J., 12-15; Singh, J. T. N., 12-is’.

Tuvi, G., 1-9; Tungi, Prince. 1-57; Tweedy, Sister K., 2-iii; Tobaining V 2-iii; Tebataio, T., 2-iii; Tokatake G ’ 2-19; Tamana, V., 2-19; Talasasa, F. 2-19-’

Tebae, 2-22; Tabuchi, Y., 3-103; Tashiro’

T-, 3-103; Tuivaga, T., 3-141; Tunisau,’

J., 3-141; Taufa-ahau, Prince, 3-141- Tapealava. M., 4-27; Tin-Shee, C. 4-113 : Tikaram, S„ 4-143; Taumako, Te Arikh 5- Tora, A. M., 6-11, Trinnick M 6- Tikoicina, U., 7-21; Trenaman, K.’

W., 7-125; Twomey, J. 8., 7-125; Taylor R- W., 7-125; Taylor; J. w., 8-72- Temperley, 9-39; Tollman, M„ 9-65 11-69 : Tapare, M., 10-42; Tupou, D., 10-43 : Towanamai, N., 10-43; Tudor-Pole’. D. W.’ 10-129; 12-77; Unuivitl, N., 9-38; Vockler’

Rev. J. C., 1-10; Vukivuki, L., 2-iii- Vellacott-Jones, K., 4-22; Visser Cant’

A. A., 10-103; Williams, J., 1-29; Whonsbon- Aston, Ven. C. W., 1-10, 1-129; Watson, G. H., 1-129; Wright, J. 8., 1-129, 4-141- Welsh, Mrs. K„ 2-iii; Willis, W., 2-105- Wilson, A. T„ 3-21; Wilkie, A. M. 3-27 : Watson, L., 3-141; Wong, Dr. K K 4-27 1 Williams. C. A., 4-141; Withers, ’ Capt’

T. S„ 4-143; Wright, Capt. 0., 4-143- Watkins, W. W.. 6-9; Wahlen, H. R., 6-23 : Wiltgen, Rev. R. M., 6-23; Wijand H n’

-42; Ward, F. P., 8-132; Warden, B. M., 0-42; Walter, V., 12-141; Yun, E., 4-113; urenuoc, Z., 4-143.

’ITCAIRN ISLAND

Visit By US Ship, 4-107; First Motorised ’eludes, 5-131, 6-29; Snake Mackerel, iempylus, 6-25; Mail Lost, 9-23;; Ocean going Launch, 9-107; Cowell’s, Life On dtcairn, 12-49; Holiday Centre, 12-57; listory, 12-59.

R-S ,AMOA (see American Samoa, Western lamoa).

JHIPS

See also Shipping under individual Territories) Aldebaran, 1-36, 2-101, 7-99, 11-105; ige Unlimited, 2-105, 5-116; Aurelia SSI, 2-124; Atom, 3-113, 7-109, 8-111; idi Beta, 4-101; Awahnee, 4-109, 8-111, -111, 10-111, 12-115; America (yacht), -109, 8-111; Astor, 4-111; Aegean, 4-111; Lustral Maru, 4-134; Avarua, 5-105; mluta, 5-107; Asahi Maru No. 8, 5-107; Jtair, 5-109, 7-105, 12-109; Adi Keva, -109, 8-103. 12-109; Adi Lau, 5-111; irthur Rogers, 5-111; Au Au Kai, 5-117, -109; Adi Talei, 6-109, 12-107; Adi Lai, -111; Adi Bua, 6-111; Ataluma, 7-99, -107: Australian Galaxy, 7-103; Aus ralian Gem. 7-103; Australian Gulf, -103; Australian Isle, 7-103; Australian teef, 7-103; Australian Surf, 7-103; Lustralis, 7-103, 8-125, 11-111; America SS), 7-103; Aoniu. 7-105, 10-103; Alena, -123; Astrolabe (yacht), 8-111; Andante, -111, 9-107; Apanui, 8-127; Air Wave, -105; Aikane, 9-107; Adi Kabukeigau, 0- Australasia, 10-103; Aurelia yacht), 10-111; Aitape, 11-107; Anshun, 1- Atea, 12-116.

Boussole, 1-101, 2-77; Barlovento, 1-103, -109, 10-109, 12-116; Bulolo, 4-101, 1-111; Barena, 4-105; Bounty (yacht), -117, 10-111, 11-113; Bali-Hai, 5-119, -109; Berry, 6-107; Blue Lagoon, 6-111, 1- Beulah, 6-111; Bounty, 7-91, -105; Bird of Juno, 7-105; Barbara Allen, -107, 8-111, 9,111; Betty Ann, 8-105; tali Hai, 8-109; Bounty Queen, 9-107; (raeside, 10-101; Brudenell White, 12-107.

Colorado del Mar, 1-97, 1-101, 1-103, -101, 4-99, 6-115; Cape Providence, 1-97, -99; Cythera, 1-103, 4-99; Cap Delgado, -10; Cap Frio, 2-10; Cap Vilano, 2-10; loriolis, 2-109, 5-115; Coral Queen, 3-105, -15, 12-105; Coral Princess, 3-105; Cheng [o. 3-107; Chengtu, 3-111, 11-109; Chung king, 3-111: Chekiang, 3-111; Craestar, -109; Cook, 5-116, 11-105, 12-105; Jlemenceau. 6-107; Charante, 6-107; limba, 6-117; Carronade, 7-107; Canaima, -109, 10-111, 12-116; Corsario 11, 11-113, 2- Cosa Nostra, 11-113; Cordanzo, 2-113.

Dunkerquoise, 1-101, 2-77, 12-103; )oudart de Lagree, 2-101; Driftwood, -111; Dorothie, 5-105; de Grasse, 6-107; Juadua, 6-111; Delos, 6-115; Destiner, 1-117; Diana, 6-117; Darega, 7-105, 0- Day Dawn, 8-103; Dau Ni Viti, 1- Dobiri, 8-127; Dove, 9-99, 10-111, 1- 12-116; Damala, 9-107, 10-109; Dau Celi-Keli, 10-107; Dampier, 11-105, 2- Diogene, 12-113.

Easterling, 1-103, 7-23; Europe, 1-105, 1- Euphrate, 2-107; Ever-Prosperity, ; -99, 7-101: Eleuthera, 6-119, 9-107, 2- Essex, 7-25; Eurymedon, 7-97; Elsie, 7-109, 8-111; Exodus, 8-105; Endeavour, 8-107, 9-101; Extended Ldolescence, 8-111, 9-11, 10-109; Edenhope, 0- 12-105.

Fuji Maru No. 8, 2-101, 3-109, 5-105; i’ortunate-Treasure, 2-103, 7-105; Fairstar, 1- Flavia, 2-124; Fijian Trader, 5-105; Fijian Princess No. 2, 5-105, 10-99; Fjord 11, 5-121; Foch, 6-107; Feioch, 6-115; i’airweather, 6-119, 8-111; Francis Drake, 1-103; Favourite, 9-105; Felix J, 10-111.

Godavery, 2-107; Greenville Victory, t-107; George Anson, 8-103; Golden Hind,

9- Gunners Knot, 9-105; Gannet, 10- Himalaya, 1-123; Hippopotame, 2-101; Hekaha, 2-103; Hiro, 3-107: Highlight, 3-117, 7-25, 9-107; Hayashio Maru, 4-107; Heather, 4-112, 11-115; Hiri, 8-99; Holmburn, 8-103: Hierro, 8-111; Havanah, 8- Hopa Nora, 9-105; Hoyo Maru No. 1, 9-146; King Chai, 12-105; Hawk, 12-107.

Indian Reefer, 1-101, 3-107; Idler, 1- Iraquaddy, 2-107; lisa, 5-105; Isabel Rose, 5-115; Imartra, 5-119; Ikavuka, 6-111; Inspire, 8-127.

Jacques del Mar, 1-101; Jeanne d’Arc, 2- Jason, 6-27, 7-101; Jinni, 7-109, 8-111, 10-111.

Kuala Lumpur, 1-95, 5-131; Kismet, 3- Korsar, 3-117; Kahutara, 3-117, 4- 7-107; Kingfisher I, 3-129; Kapa -- 4-101; Kadavulevu, 4-101; Kangava, 5- Kathleen, 5-115; Komaiwai, 6-111, 10- Karalta, 7-99; Kambubu, 7-101; Knight Templar, 8-103; Kalili, 8-111; Kon-Tiki, 9-99: Kairos, 10-109, 11-115, 12-113; Kaselehlia, 11-105; Komaliae, 11- Kailas. 11-111, 12-109; Koroibo, 12- Kotimu, 12-113, 12-115; Kudu, 12-116.

La Cenicienta, 1-106; Lakemba, 2-109; La Desiree, 3-107; Lunkentuss, 3-117; Lake Ontario, 4-103; Lord Gladstone, 4- 5-111; Laiana, 5-107; Laumua, 5- Leilani, 6-27, 7-101; La Foudre, 6- Lady Lee, 6-117, 9-107, 12-115; Laurentic, 8-105; Larntarni, 8-109; Lae, 11- Ladava, 11-107; Lakatoi, 11-107; La Boyonnaise, 12-103.

Morialta, 1-101; Monterey, 2-9, 2-101, 7- Moana Raoi, 2-22; Moala, 2-101, 12- Melika, 2-101; Maori, 2-107; Marquisien, 2-107; Malais, 2-107; Mauricien, 2-107; Melika (trimaran), 2- 6-119, 7-109; Moresby, 3-105, 4-99, 7-97, 8-105, 9-101; Malaita, 3-105, 4-101, 7-97, 8-105; Margit, 3-105; Medic, 3-109; Minerva, 3-113, 5-117, 12-115; Mistress, 3- Monsoon, 3-117, 9-109; Malaysia, 4- 10-103; Matangoro, 4-112; Morag, 5- 8-103; Maris, 5-121; Maasdam, 5- Maine, 6-107; Morvan, 6-107; Medoc, 6-107; Mariposa, 6-111; Mink, 6- 11-115; Mariner, 6-117; Mercury, 7- Matua, 7-103, 12-103; Maroro, 8-107; Maori, 8-109; Minx, 8-109; Melva, 8-127; Moana Roa, 9-107, 12-109; Mar Quesa, 9- 12-113; Mia Mia. 9-109, 12-116; Marmaduke, 9-109; Mamari, 9-111, 11-115; Marco Polo, 9-111; Meisei Maru, 10-101; Makati, 10-103; Morning Sun, 10-109; Madang, 11-107; Mistress 11, 11-111; Murni, 12-103; Machina Teata, 12-105; Malawai, 12-107; Malolelei, 12-107; Melanesia, 12-107; Myoko Maru, 12-33.

Nikau, 1-97; Neophyte, 1-106, 7-107, 10- Niuvakai, 3-107, 6-109; New Baruku, 4-105; Nipper, 8-109; New Endeavour, 9-101; 202-Namhae, 10-103; Norfolk Whaler. 10-105; Neophyte Too, 10-109; Ninghai, 11-109; Nivani, 12-105; Nukumanu, 12-105; Neo Vent, 12-113; Nina, 12-115; Narval, 12-115.

Okeanos, 1-105, 4-112, 5-21, 5-119, 6-25, 9- 12-14; Oriental Queen, 1-121, 2-115; Oriana, 1-123; One Step, 4-111, 5-119, 7- 8-109; Ouragan, 6-107; Ohra, 6-117; Omoo, 8-111.

Port Chalmers, 1-95; Port au Prince, 2-77, 2-80; Pagan, 2-111; Pipe Dream, 4- 9-107. 11-115; Pandora, 4-33; Paulmarkson, 5-107; Pater Elias, 5-115; Pioneer Glen, 7-103; Pioneer Star, 7-103; Popeyduck, 7-109, 9-107, 12-10; Pacifica, 8- Pacific Chieftain, 9-105; Pacific Islander, 9-105; Palau Islander, 9-105; Paisano, 9-109, 10-109, 11-115; Pakeina, 10- Ratanui, 1-36, 2-101, 2-110; Ryndam, 1-99: Raski, 3-111; Rudolph Wahlen, 5- 6-23; Ranadi, 6-111; Rhodes, 6-115; Red Boomer, 6-119; Ruby, 8-103; Rehu Moana, 8-109, 10-109, 11-115, 12-115; Ranadi, 10-107; Raumati, 11-107; Red Witch, 12-115; Ragna Ringdal, 12-14.

Southbank, 1-12, 2-21, 2-99, 3-23; Suzan, 1-101; Sirocco, 1-105, 2-111, 3-115; Sunbow, 1-105; St. Briac, 1-105; Samarang, 1-106, 8-111; Sletholm, 1-130,

4- 7-126. 8-103; Sarabande, 2-110; Sinkiang, 3-111; Szechuen, 3-111; Solo, 3-115, 5-117, 7-107; Sea Fever. 3-115, 9-109; Sea Wife, 3-117; Si-Ti-Si, 3-117, 5- 8-111, 11-115; Stardust, 3-129; Soochow, 4-107; Sandefjord, 4-109; Shinkai Maru, 4-134; Shinei Maru, 4-134; Sorengana. 5-115; Seniceva, 6-111; Shireen, 6-117, 9-107; Southwind, 6-119, 9- Sayandra, 6-129; Sika, 7-105; Solano, 7-107; Sletfjord, 8-101, 12-103; Sletta, 8-103, 9-103; Stormvogel, 8-109, 11-113; She, 8-109; Suruga Maru, 9-103; Sea Sharp, 9-107; Spree, 9-111, 10-109, 11-113; Sari Marais, 10-111; Samarai, 11-107; Sirius, 11-109; Sere-ni-Wai, 11- Shearwater, 12-107; Statendam, 12- Tamata, 1-36, 1-97, 1-101, 2-101, 4-99, 6- Tri-Ellis, 1-101; Tautara, 1-103; Tiare Taporo, 2-103, 6-107; Trekka, 2-111, 6-119, 11-113; Taufale, 3-25; Tarawera, 3- Tuvalu, 3-111, 11-111, 12-109; Tui Vunilagi, 4-103: Te Vega. 4-103, 5-15, 5- 6-113; Taveuni, 4-103; Tuarangi, 4- Takeboia, 4-112, 5-117; Tenos, 5-15. 6- Takuvaine, 5-105; Takata, 5-107; Tiare Moana, 5-117; Tui Levuka, 6-111; Tiare, 6-115; Tri-Odyssey, 6-117, 7-107; Tamarii Raiatea, 7-101; Tangaroa, 7-107, 12-10; Tovata, 8-103; Toarai, 8-105; Tyrant, 8-109; Tryphena, 8-111, 11-115; Tropic Seas, 8-111, 11-103, 12-109; Tahiti Tu, 9-111; Tofua, 10-105; Tovalea, 10-107; Triton, 11-105; Truk Islander, 11-105; Tabusoro, 11-111; Tawarri, 11-113; Tsunami, 11-113; Thlaloca, 11-113; Theresa, 12-19, 12-105; Tui Cakau, 12-109; Tarana, 12-109.

Ululani, 9-109, 10-111.

Valrosa, 1-103, 12-7, 103; Viti, 2-110; Victor Schoelcher, 2-110; Vuniwai, 4-101, 6- Van Cloon, 4-103; Vonu, 5-116; Verdon. 6-107; Viking Ahoy, 6-111; Vancouver. 6-115: Valkyrie, 6-119, 11-113; Vitjaz, 7-15; Vaerenger. 8-109; Verona, 11-103, 11-113, 12-109; Vernon Sturdee, 11-111; Vaquero, 12-113.

Waiben, 1-101; Waka Toru, 1-105, 2-111; Wai Mihi, 1-105; Winnebago, 2-99; Wakanui, 3-117, 5-121, 8-109; Wyandot, 4- Wanderjahr, 4-112; Waiwera, 5-21; Wynvale, 5-105; Walande, 5-107, 12-105; Wanaka, 5-115; Wongawill, 7-103; Waikure, 7-105; Waitaki, 8-103: Whangaroa, 8-103; Wind-Swift, 8-109, 10- Windsong IV, 8-109; Waimate, 10- Waiana, 10-103; Wakaya, 10-111; William Voy, 11-107; White Lady, 12-113.

Yar Teku, 1-105, 3-113; Yankee, 2-110, 5- 12-111; Yacomai, 5-111; Yochow, 11- Yap Islander, 11-105.

Zephyr, 1-36, 2-101.

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Administration: Development, 4-67: In formation Officer, 10-129, 12-77; Agri culture, Farming: Rice, 1-131, 4-133, 12- Food Crops, 4-69; Cattle, 4-69; Soya Beans, 4-133; Copra, 5-75, 12-75; Aviation: Growth Of Services: 1-117; Books: D. C. Horton’s, “The Happy Isles”, 8- “Choiseul Is. Social Structure”, 9- Commerce: Copra, 4-132, 9-131; Rice, I- 4-133; Trade Ship’s Visit, 7-126: Economy: Budget Speech, 2-69; Education; Statistics, 4-71: Finance: Decimal Currency, 2-125; Fishing: Crackers, 12-15; Forestry: Kauri, 4-135; Baga Is. Opera tions, 8-130.

General: Attempt To Buy Freedom, 4-7; Aerial Geophysical Survey, 4-67; Tikopians Visit Honiara, 5-69; Visit From Finnish Geochemist, 8-72; Mariano Kelesi, II- 12-8; Chief Scout, 12-141; Visiting Parliamentarians, 12-8: Health: SPC Team, 10-129; WHO Team, 12-141; History; Battle Of Binisokio, 5-85; Horti culture; New Pandanus Species, 10-83; Labour: Gilbertese, 10-67; Strike, 5-15, 7- Leg. Council: Elected Members, 1-9, 3-13; Elections, 3-13, 4-8, 4-72, 5-45; First Woman, 5-16; Self Government, 7-15; Democratic Party, 7-15, 11-7, 12-8; Liquor; Restrictions Abolished, 1-38: Mining: Mineral Survey, 4-67; Police: Strike, 5-15.

navigation: vamkoro Expedition, 1-101; La Perouse Relics, 2-77 6-87; Collision Off Guadalcanal, 2-10 L 12-107; New Govt. Vessels, 2-110, 5-107; Coral Queen Aground, 3-105, 12-105; Barge For Forestry Dept., 3-109; Honiara Wharf, 3-111, 4-135. 6-113, 12-141- Honiara Yacht Club, 3-111- Profit For Ports Authority, 6-113; Royal Society Expedition, 8-107; Pago-Vella Lavella Bottle Drift, 11-109; Statistics: Budget Figures 2-69; Tourism: New Georgia Sound, 1-123; Committee, 2-123- “Hometel ‘ For Honiara, 8-123; Drive For More Visitors, 10-125; What To See, 12-137; Weather; Exceptional Floods’

Z °o,ogy: Iguana Lizard Found,

STH. PACIFIC COMMISSION

Boat-Building Course, 3-107, 12-105- Sixth South Pacific Conference, 6-47, 8-15 8-21. 8-31, 8-41, 11-12; Economic Develop ment Officer, 6-139; Regional Council 8-21; Noumea Conference, 8-21; Quotes From Conference, 8-30; Conference 12* kT’ B ' 31 ’ Budget Up> n -12; Future, T TAHITI (see French Polynesia).

TOKELAUS: 1-39, 5-115, 9-107.

TONGA

Administration; Overseas Service Aid Scheme, 2-31; Town, District Officer Elections, 8-59; Agriculture and Farming- Bananas, 1-132, 4-51, 6-137, 10-71- Tobacco, 5-63; Tuber Crop, 6-136; Coconut Replanting Scheme, 6-137, 12-75- Peanuts, 11-73; Artifacts: Tourist Handi crafts. 10-16; Aviation; Increased Samoan Services, 7-123; Commerce: No Bananas For Japan, 1-132; Export Fall 4-11; Tuber Crop May Be Valuable. 6-136; Bananas, 11-28; Economy: Import Restric tions, 4-11; Belt Tightening, 4-11 5-15- Financial Help From UK, 6-12; ’“When Tonga’s Treasury Was Stony Broke” 6-91; Education: Principal, Teachers Training College, 8-72; Ethnology and Population: Explosion. 6-23; Birth Control

8- Finance: Decimal Currency, 3-134- Fishing; Prawns, 1-63.

General: Mariner’s Cave Photographed 6-133; Queen Salote, 7-11, 9-37 12-7- Native Law Student, 10-43; Reticulated Water, 11-58; Staggering Seabirds, Dancing Crabs, 11-85; Health: Crippled Boy, 1-17; History: Wreck of Privateer 2- ‘‘When Tonga’s Treasury Was Stony Broke”, 6-91; Attempted Murder of Shirley Baker, 8-51; Industries: Pago Coconut Processing Corp., 2-127, 8-16, 9- Overseas Representation: UK Consular Change, 7-37; Postage: Gold Coin Stamps, 4-13; Shipping and Naviga tion: Nukualofa Wharf, 1-12, 2-107 5-111- Cargo For Vavau, 2-37; Aust. Service’, 3- Increased Freight Rates, 7-97- Marine Superintendent, 8-107- Govt’

Fishing Vessel, 10-105; Tourism: Dateline Hotel, 2-113, 3-8, 11-133; Surfing Beaches, 1-117, 3-129; Holiday Resort, 4-12; Plans 10- Onevoa Is. Hotel, 11-135; Vulcanology: Falcon Is. Rising, 7-23.

U

US TRUST TERRITORY

Palau History, 1-33; Guam As Cruise Attraction, 1-123; Congress Of Micro nesia, 2-10, 8-128; Earhart Mystery, 2-18- “Congressman” Elected. 4-16; Saipan Tourism Plans, 5-131; New Ships, 6-115, 11- Economic Development Plan, 6-139; Micronesian Administrator, 9-51’

Book About Caroline Atoll, 9-91; Shipping Contract, 9-105; Official Flag, National Day, 10-89; Palau, Truk Dis. Administra tors, 11-144: Marshall Administrator 12- W

WALLIS AND FUTUNA; 1-97, 3-45

3-107. 4-9.

WEST NEW GUINEA

Bonay Dismissed, 1-10; Sharks, Butter flies. Giant Rats, 5-87; $lO Million From Dutch, 8-14: Newspaper “Pacific Courier”, 8-14; Dutch Bond Details, 8-128; Air Service To Lae, 10-16; Asylum In P-NG, 11-6.

WESTERN SAMOA

Administration; Public Servant Salaries, 1-17, 6-45; MP’s Salaries, 1-r Attack On Govt., 1-19; Marine Dep Inquiry, 2-10, 5-51; Protest Over Livin Costs, 3-39, 4-37; NZ High Commissione: 3- Control Of Public Servants, 5-5] Chief Auditor Censured, 5-53; UN Rei Retires, 10-73; Public Service Corr missioner, 10-129; Agriculture and Farm mg; Rhinoceros Beetle Survey 2-2 f Produce Show, 2-55; Land Developmen 4- Village Prizes, 4-37; Nurseries, 4-3'; Coconuts, 4-39, 11-60; Symposium O Plant Diseases, 6-45; Developmen Difficulties, 9-43; Bunchy Top, 12-7 E Aviation: New Plane for PAL, 4-131, 6-13] 7-123, 9-13; Air NZ Office, 6-133; In creased Tongan Services, 7-123; Com merce; Duty On TV And Radio 1-17 Overseas Trade Office, 4-39; Banana; 5- 6-137; Copra Policy, 10-133 Furniture Exports, 11-139.

Earthquakes, Vulcanology: Earthquake 5-43; Apia Observatory, 12-77; Economy Talk By J. B. Wright, 2-25; Developmenl 4-37, 8-35; Deficit, 9-45, 12-11; Foreig: Capital, 11-37; Budget Speech,. 12-11 Education: Teacher’s Reminiscences, 9-45 State Of Crisis”, 10-69; Accountanc Graduates, 12-141; Festivals: Indepen dence Celebrations, 3-127, 7-123; Finance Decimal Currency, 3-134.

General: Citizens Lured To Pago 1-18 Royal Tupua Title, 5-49; Russian, Italia: Interest, 9-21; Handicrafts: Factory, 4-37 Health: Mental Health, 1-18; VD,’ 1-19 History: RLS Cairn, 6-125; Industries Biscuit Factory, 2-126; Handicrafts, 4-38 Food Processing Factory, 4-39; Justice Law: Moors Case, 8-16, 9-41; Religion Missionary Anthropologist, 2-83; Shippin; and Navigation: Marine Dept. Inquiry 2-10, 5-51; Bigger Freighter, 3-109; Api; Wharf, 4-135, 8-36, 8-37, 11-60, 12-103 Reclamation, 6-13; Freight Rates, 7-97 Harbourmaster Dies, 9-43; Statistics Trade, 12-11; Taxation: Increases, 2-25 Tourism: Developments, 1-115, 4-37, 6-121 Hotel, 4-37, 6-13, 8-125; Air NZ Brand Office, 6-133; Aggie Grey’s, 11-135 Weather: Hurricanes, 1-95.

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Islands M O N T H L Y - D E C E M B E R , 1965

Robert Sears & Go

rculating hot air is the modern way to dry a; the most economical way, too, because: l-fired, hot-air dried copra has better colour, *fore commands premium prices. 7ing periods not interrupted by weather, ig is continuous with a Sears dryer. • fuel gathering, stacking and furnace feeding—automatic controls and safety devices on Sears dryers cut labour costs. • Fire hazards vanish. Sears oil-fired dryers are safer, easier to handle than old-fashioned, solid fuel burning equipment.

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It is indeed wise to see that

your neck is worthy of admiration by giving it daily care during your normal beauty routine.

Fingertip massage with a moist oil will preserve the creamy smoothness of the skin and tone the contours of the neck to keep it youthful and supple. With gentle upward strokes, start at the base of the throat and smooth the oil of Ulan under the jawline, then down the nape of the neck to the shoulders. Keep this up and you will soon have another pretty feature. . . . Margaret Merril

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If you have not taken this precaution, make arrangements to see your Solicitor. If you have a Will naming a private Executor, you can transfer full responsibility to Burns Philp Trust quite easily, and revise its terms at the same time to keep it up-to-date in other respects.

Ask at any B.P. Branch for a free, 20-page brochure giving full details of all Burns Philp Trust services.

Trust Officers at Head Office are responsible for the affairs of Islands clients, and a senior Trust Officer visits Papua-New Guinea regularly. Write for free advice if you have a problem; there’s no obligation when you consult B.P. Trust.

BURNS PHILP TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED

Executor • Administrator • Trustee Attorney • Agent.

Head Office: 7 Bridge Street, SYDNEY.

Telegrams: “BURNSTRUST”, SYDNEY.

Also Registered Offices at Melbourne, Brisbane, Port Moresby (Papua) and Vila (New Hebrides).

Canberra Agent: BURNS PHILP TRUSTEE COMPANY (CANBERRA) LIMITEE Suite 11, Landtrust Building, East Row, CANBERRA CITY, A.C.T.

Advertisement * Outdoor enjoyment can brin vivacious beauty to your looks but protect your complexio: against the drying effect of win and weather. Before and afte going out of doors spread a filr of moist oil of Ulan evenly ove all the exposed parts of yon body. This will provide natun nourishment to preserve th fresh youthful beauty of yon skin and you will not only hav a pretty complexion but blemish free shoulders, arms and hand:

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MUNGO SCOTT PTY. LTD.

Established 1894

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Holbrooks cocktail onions are grown in Holland, packed plump, pickled perfect. The olives, plain or stuffed with red pimento, are vacuum fresh, clean tasting. Holbrooks gherkins, the world’s finest, are crisp and flavoured with spices and herbs. Serve all three at parties and with salads.

For Trade Enquiries: Reckitt & Colman Pty. Limited.

Wharf Road, West Ryde, N.S.W., Australia

A RECKITT & COLMAN PRODUCT

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AUGUSTA HOUSE, P.O. BOX 63. TELEPH: 2633.

MALONEY'S BUILDING, CUTHBERTSON STREET, P.O. BOX 371. TELEPH: 2572.

BRIJLAL BUILDING, GUMMING STREET, P.O. BOX 677. TELEPH: 24912.

Telegraphic address all branches: Nigimy.

Indenting Agents & Manufacturer's Representatives for Australian & Overseas Products—Produce Exporters in: TERRITORY OF PAPUA & NEW GUINEA • FIJI ISLANDS

BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS • NEW HEBRIDES

Australian Buying Office: HAGEMEYER TRADING CO. (AUST.) PTY. LTD.

Hagemeyer House, 40-48 Park Street,

SOUTH MELBOURNE.

Telephone: 69-7436. Telegraphic Address: Hagemeyer.

Own Overseas Buying Offices: Holland Amsterdam

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it's Our Business to make Your Business Grow

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Two-Way Radio

COMMUNICATION

POWERFUL . RELIABLE

Ship to Ship • Ship to Shore * Outpost • Island Project, Etc. 60 Watts Input

2-10 MC/S

Plus Broadcast Band 12 or 24 Volts DC Ai NEW WESTON TRANSISTORISED MODEL VR6O TM (above) Many other models are available, H.F. and V.H.F., mobile units, base stations long range and portable equipment.

WESTON ELECTRONICS PTY. LTD.

For further information, please enquire as under: —

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Established 1890

22 JAMISON ST., SYDNEY

G.P.O. Box 5315, Sydney Telegraphic: "Success", Sydney.

FOR PROMPT, CAREFUL AND EXPERT ATTENTION

TO REQUIREMENTS OF MERCHANTS AND TRADERS

THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC

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SOLE DISTRIBUTORS IN THE PACIFIC

'NOBEL" Intercom Telephones 'SEBEL" Steel Furniture 'FAIRWAY" Fibreglass, Lifebuoys etc.

'PLASTEVIC" Vinyl Antifouling Paint.

BREVILLE" Elec. Hair Clippers & Curlers, etc.

'WALTER GREGORY" Aerosol

Insecticidal toiletry, etc.

'SAWAAASTER" Woodworking Machinery 'FULDA" Tyres Canned Fish Biscuits Groceries Sacks S.S. Sinks Lawnmowers Cookers all types Fish Lines

AND

Torches Paper Products Pharmaceuticals Furniture Toys Textiles Blankets

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Address

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Specialists in

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with Disprin

Dissolve away

your headaches

TO

RELIEVE

PAIN

Disprin dissolves completely and enters the bloodstream faster to bring prompt relief from pain with far less risk of stomach upset.

Get relief with Disprin ... the soluble aspirin.

For Trade Enquiries Reckitt & Colman Pty. Limited, Wharf Rd., Ermington, N.S.W., Australia.

HP672

WASTEX PRODUCTS

PTY. LIMITED

Suppliers of: STERILISED CLEANING & POLISHING RAGS FOR ALL

PURPOSES, ENGINEERS' COTTON WASTE,

STOCKINETTE, ETC.

Orders shipped direct, or through your nominated agent.

Specify "WASTEX" for complete satisfaction.

Address: ROSEBERY, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA.

r

PHILIPS

quality products designed for your country,

your home, your family.

Representatives in the South Pacific area:

Br. Solomon Islands Cook Islands Christmas Island Eastern Samoa Fiji Islands Guam Marshall Islands Nauru Island New Caledonia New Guinea and Papua New Hebrides Norfolk Island k Ocean Island Tahiti Tarawa Atoll immi Tonga Islands British Solomon Trad Co. ltd; Honiara, Glzo J. and P. Ingram & Co.; Rarotonga The British Phosphate Commissioners Max Haleck; Pago Pago Fiji Trading Co Ltd.; Suva Thaw & Weaver Ltd,. Duty Free Shop* Nandi Airport Kirby Co. of Guam: Agana W George Bourland Co,; Agana Marshall isl. Imp, & Exp Co.: Majuro . The British, Phosphate Commissioners Etabhssements Ballande: Noumea B N.G Trading Co Ltd, Sums Phllp (New Guinea) Ltd.

Burns Phifp (New Hebrides) Ltd.: Vila and Luganville Comptoirs Franpais des NouveUes Hebrides: Vila and Luganville K, A. Prentice & Co.

Burns Philp (South Sea) Co. Ltd. * The British Phosphate Commissioners Soclete Franco Oceanienne; Papeete gilbert & Ellice Islands Colony Wholesale Society; Betio Government Stores Department, Nuku Alofa purns Philp (South Sea) Co, Ltd,, Nuku Alofa, Haapai and Vavau Wake Island Imports Ltd.

Wake island ■t:s'

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Get better ploughing - better traction

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ISS

££2JS >s -i

Get better ploughing - better traction

Team up a Massey-Ferguson 65 Disc Plough with the new MFI3S tractor and you've got the best tractor ploughing outfit ever to work tropical country.

Manufactured in Australia's largest agricultural machinery plant, the MF6S is ideal for the deep ploughing tasks. A fully mounted 2 to 4 disc plough, it features a new furrow assembly, adjustable for lateral and lead settings, providing absolute control of side thrust.

Sealed disc bearings require lubrication only once per season. Discs are 26" or 28" and there's ample clearance for mixing heavy surface trash with topsoil.

The world's best selling tractor, the grand new MFI3S gives you all the advantages of the unique Ferguson System in the control of mounted implements.

It is the most efficiently versatile tractor for the jack-of-all-trades agricultural tasks.

GET THE COMPLETE DETAILS FROM YOUR MASSEY-FERGUSON DISTRIBUTOR FIJI, TONGA, WESTERN SAMOA PAPUA, NEW GUINEA: Burns & OTHER PACIFIC TERRITORIES: Philp (New Guinea) Ltd.

Burns Philp (Sth. Sea) Co. Ltd. SOLOMON ISLANDS: R. C. Symes NEW HEBRIDES: Agence Rente- Pty. Ltd., Honiara, cost Santo and Vila. TAHITI: Ets. Donald, Papeete.

NEW CALEDONIA: Meto, Noumea.

E 8602

ALUMINIUM

ADJUSTABLE

LOUVRES

For more than 50 years the products of Wunderlich Limited manufacturers and distributors of Australia's largest range of building materials have been exported throughout the Islands of the South Pacific.

The company's range of products, which are available to meet the needs of architects and builders, is well known. • Wunderlich Aluminium Adjustable Sun Louvres are made to order to a standard shape (width and profile)—in aluminium up to 12' high —to operate from inside or outside the building.

Free Colour Catalogues Available 1 / / Head Office: 393 Cleveland St., Redfern, N.S.W., Australia. 69 0366

WSL6.

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The "do-anything” vehicle

Basically, the Land Cruiser is a four-wheel drive utility vehicle. A definition that puts it with lots of company. But the similarity doesn’t last for long.

For one, the Land Cruiser is almost unbelievably rugged. It's also the most powerful vehicle of its type on the market (135 horses under the hood). And with many different body styles to choose from, the Land Cruiser is as versatile as they come.

Canvas top, vinyl cloth top, hard top, pick up, 4-door wagon ... and their variations such as ambulance and fire truck. The Land Cruiser is all of these and more. Motor Trend magazine dubbed it the “go-anywhere” vehicle, but they might have called it the “do-anything” vehicle as well. See what you think by paying a visit to your nearby Toyota dealer. Who knows what you'll end up with?

LAND CRUISER

DISTRIBUTORS: NEW GUINEA & PAPUA; THE PORT MORESBY FREEZING CO., LTD., MARY ST., PORT MORESBY, PAPUA FIJI ISLAND; AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES CO., LTD., P.O. 1 BOX 143, LAUTOKA / AMERICAN SAMOA: BURNS PHILP (SOUTH SEA) CO., LTD.. PAGO PAGO / WESTERN SAMOA; BURNS PHILP (SOUTH SEA) CO., LTD., APIA/GUAM; RICKY’S AUTO CO., P.O. BOX 1458, AGANA

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Best results always with

TTlothjett& Choice^

FLOUR

Here’s why Mother’s Choice

Self Raising Flour should

be your choice

* It contains a special raising ingredient perfected for the tropics. lt has been famous for its quality for over 60 years in Australia.

There is a delicious pictured recipe on every pack, which is changed regularly, as well as basic baking recipes.

Buy Mother’s Choice Self Raising Flour in 2 lb. packs and tins and 4. lb. polythene jars.

I f

eating Jellies ever!

made in minutes—

they’re “fast dissolving!”

ITlothgM CKmce,

Just watch the kids go for these fresh fruity flavours of Mother’s Choice jellies. You’ll love them too. Mother’s Choice Jellies are Superfine for fast dissolving. They mix in minutes - make a whole pint from every pack.

True fruit flavours . . . Raspberry, Strawberry, Lime, Lemon, Orange, Pineapple, Port and Tropical Fruit.

Which one would you like today?

Enjoy these wonderful Mother’s Choice Jellies with all your desserts.

And be sure to try Mother’s Choice Spanish Delight and Mother’s Choice Flummery too.

They’re deliciousl °«ange Favour V M

THE GREATEST NAME

IN CIGARETTES

0 m

ROTHMANS KING SIZE

really satisfies

%. C I F I C Islands Monthly December, 1965

Better value than ever

Perma-Sharp

stainless steel blades

at NEW LOW PRICES

1. Perma-Sharp stainless steel blades stay sharper than other blades. 2. Perma-Sharp blades will not rust. 3. Perma-Sharp blades never drag on your skin. 4. Perma-Sharp blades fit any razor. 5. Perma-Sharp guarantee you more shaves from every blade. 6. Perma-Sharp blades have a special cutting edge. Perma-Sharp blades MUST NOT BE WIPED. Just rinse in water.

BUY PERMA-SHARP STAINLESS STEEL BLADES

TODAY AND GET MORE GOOD SHAVES.

Papua-New Guinea Area Fiji and Pacific Islands

2 for V-

-2 for I'4

(or 5 blades dispenser 5 for 5/-) (or 5 blades for 3/4)

Perma-Sharp stay sharp!

PS29PA.IS.

NEDLLOYD LINES

Managers: ROYAL ROTTERDAM LLOYD—Rotterdam. NEDERLAND LlNE—Amsterdam.

Regular sailings by Fast, Modern, Cargo Vessels from

EUROPEAN PORTS and U.K. via PANAMA

to

PAPEETE, NOUMEA, HONIARA, PORT MORESBY, RABAUL

LAE and MADANG

other Ports called at subject to sufficient inducement.

Vessels are equipped with refrigerated and (deep) freezing cargo space Also equipped with facilities for self-loading and discharge of heavy cargo of up to 240 tons.

Most vessels are equipped with comfortable, air-conditioned, passenger accommodation.

For further particulars apply to Agents — ETS. DONALD TAHITI, AGENCE MARITIME PENTECOST, BURNS PHILP (NEW GUINEA) LTD., Pa P eete Noumea. Port Moresby and Lae.

WM. BRECKWOLDT & CO., NEW GUINEA COMPANY LTD., Hon 'ara. Rabaul and Madang.

50 TR

FOR

Gillespie’s Anchor Floor is milled from selected high quality Australian wheats and is entoleted 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 purifying process which reduces the risk of insect infection.)

GILLESPIES

NCHOR

FLOUR

GILLESPIE BROS. PTY. LTD., ANCHOR FLOUR MILLS, SYDNEY. Cable Address: Gillespie, Sydney.

GILLESPIE BROS. (Q'LD.) PTY. LTD., Albion, Brisbane.

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NATURAL PEARLS—In any size and in all shapes and colours.

HINGE PEARLS, BLISTER PEARLS and

other pearl-like formations cut from shells in all sizes and colours.

SPECIMEN MINERALS Natural formations with minimum damage or breakage and preferably in the matrix rock.

GEMSTONE MINERALS Coloured stones of any size or shape (identification of samples at no charge).

Airmail postage plus sample value promptly returned. Sender, please place name and return address on package.

SWOBODA, INC.,

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□ NEW-SIZE TRACTORS FROM FORD ...

All New from the ground up! Before you buy a tractor called “new,” be sure it’s reallj new under the sheet metal.

With New-Size Ford tractors you’ll find . . . • All-new 3 and 4 cylinder diesel engines, huskier, more powerful ... in four sizes 39 46, 56 and 67 horsepower*. • New transmission choices . . . Rugged 6-speed, all-new dual range 8-speed or Ford’s

revolutionary shift-on-the-go 10-speed.

• Ample built-in weight and strength convert engine power into greater pulling power to operate bigger equipment, work faster, reduce crop costs. • You’ll find all-new styling too, crisp, functional, good-looking . . . without sacrificing convenience of operation or maintenance. • Choose from four New-Size Ford tractors. See your nearest Ford Tractor-Equipmen dealer or contact: The Area Manager

OVERSEAS TRACTOR OPERATIONS

C/O FORD MOTOR CO.

OF AUSTRALIA, LTD.

995-997 Sydney Road, North Coburg, N. 14 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ford’sexclusive Farm-proved Select-O-Speed transmission.

Shift up or down on-the-move in any of 10 forward speeds, under full load. No stopping.

No clutching. *Manufacturer’s S.A.E. rating.

TRACTORS

EQUIPMENT

£ ... mo ; I

Concrete Formwork PLYWOOD

Canadian Douglas Fir

PRE-OILED AND EDGE SEALED

6' x 3' and 8' x 4' x f"

Economical , Durable, Guaranteed Prompt shipment ex Sydney L. E. BOWMAN & CO. PTY. LTD.

Commercial Road, Rozelle, Sydney, N.S.W.

CABLES: LEBOWMAN.

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

m s . i if. r~ m 4 n £ Nylex Garden Hose and Polyethylene Water Pipe 0 9 Nylex Vinyl Print Curtaining m Nylex Furnishing Fabric

iL I

Nylex Floor Tiles

M\{ \lr

Nylex P.V.C.

Coffee Covering Film

NYLEX

PLASTICS

for the Home, Industry

and Agriculture

You’ll find hundreds of uses for Nylex plastics in the home and on the plantation! Many industries benefit from the greater efficiency and economy of Nylex Plastics . . . and the workmanship and materials are guaranteed. See how Nylex Plastics can help you!

Nylex Garden Hose Nylex Housewares Nylex Vinyl Print Curtaining Nylex Pressure Hose Nylex Furniture Fabric Nylex Styrene Foam Insulation and Building Material Nylex Super-Vinyl Floor Tiles Nylex Toilet Seats Nylex Playmate Toys Nylex Polyethylene Water Pipe Nylex Reinforced Vinyl Nylex P.V.C. Coffee Covering Film

Note —the name is

NYLEX

Manufactured by

MOULDED PRODUCTS

(Australasia) Limited

Australia’s largest and most experienced plastics organisation For further information write to Export Division, Moulded Products (Australasia) Limited 165 Cremorne St., Richmond, VICTORIA

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Kraft

Appetising Cheese Grill

A quick, nourishing light meal—with the extra goodness of KRAFT* Cheddar Here’s the simple way to serve appetising, light meals or a nourishing breakfast, and know you're giving the family the goodness they need. Cheese Grills with KRAFT Cheddar are rich in proteins and vitamins. For each serving: Lightly butter a piece of toast.

Cover with slices of KRAFT Cheddar Cheese, and grill until melted. Top with grilled tomato and bacon.

KRAFT

for good food and good food ideas *Reg’d. Trade Mark.

KRAFT

KRAFT Cheddar is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals because it takes a whole gallon of creamy milk to make every pound of this fine cheese. Available in the familiar blue 8 oz. and 1 lb. cartons.

KRI2QA

Carry a Ronson and people notice

” WKM

' ini^n * * 1% jl^mSSc.

The Ronson Varaflame Premier gives 3,000 lights on one filling of butane gas.

Carry a Ronson and people notice

( The Sl+2 steps we took to build it show at once) In your hand, a Ronson not only feels right, it looks right. Because it has been built to be admired all its long life. You sense this the first time you handle a Ronson. Sense it in the confident way it clicks alight without fumbling. In the silky feel of its finish. This is the reward of workmanship, of 342 different steps each taken with the same end in view: to make the finest lighter possible.

That’s why we inspect every single Ronson 115 times. Why we use only top-grade cartridge brass. Nickel plate it. Then put on just a little more chromium finish than is really needed. And why it takes seven weeks to build a Ronson.

When you twist the control wheel of the exclusive Varaflame system on your Ronson and watch the flame go up or down obediently, when you see it light first click, or notice a friend glance at it in your hand, then you’ll be glad you chose a Ronson. You’ll find there are many elegant styles to choose from. recognised round the world for quality lighters and electrical products

Turn grass into lawn easier with a ’65 cm Obtainable jrom: SUVA MOTORS LTD., Suva, Lautoka.

ISLANDS PRODUCTS LTD., Port Moresby.

NEW GUINEA CO. LTD., Rabaul, Madang, Lae, Kavieng, Kokopo.

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The fact that it’s MADE in the Territory makes all the difference. Walpamur has

developed its paints in the Territory

especially for Territory conditions

with a powerful mould-resisting fungi-

cide additive which ensures troublefree finish and outstanding durability.

WALPAMUR QUALITY PAINTS INCLUDE

Walpamur Coloramic Gloss Enamel Walpamur Coloramic Satin Enamel Walpamur Latex Flat Wall Finish Quick-drying Treadwell Floor and Paving Paint Neva rust Roof and Structural Paint Exterior and Interior Undercoats Sealers Primers for Wood and Metal Anti Fouling Paint.

Made in New Guinea by

THE WALPAMUR CO. (N.G.) LTD.

LAWES ROAD, KONEDOBU, PORT MORESBY Phone 4420. P.O. Box 106, Port Moresby Alt COtOUftSjg?

a comprehensive

& progressive

banking service

throughout the

SOUTH

iiIWESt

PACIFIC

Port Moresby: Champion Parade. Lae: Cnr, Coronation Drive and 7th St.

Rabatif; Mango Ave. Mount Hagen: Main Street, ■K Sava: Victoria Parade. S Lautoka; Naviti Street, v

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A-N-Z

SAVINGS. ACCOUNTS

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• AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANK LIMITED ♦

*'9. 1 Specialising in Pacific Islands Insurances

FIRE—MOTOR VEHICLE—

MARINE—HULLS AND CARGO-

EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

Bonds—in accordance with Administration Ordinance—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: I. M. Nash, Rabaul Branch.

SUVA, FIJI

Colony of Fiji Branch Office: McGowan’s Building, Margaret St., Suva.

Branch Manager: L. M. Rolls.

Southern Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd.

Head Office: The Wales House, 60 Pitt St., Sydney.

The Pacific Islands Society

Box 2434, G.P.0., Sydnry.

Phone: 59-1778.

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 last Thursday oi each month, at 8 p.m.

FARM-FRESH

REWA

MILK

STERILISED to retain that farmfreshness months after it's bottled . . . keeps indefinitely (unopened) without refrigeration, because it's germ-free.

HOMOGENISED for the same constant purity, quality and flavour from first drop to last!

EXPORT INQUIRIES to

P.O. Box 237, Suva, Fiji

BABY NEEDS THIS HELP

TO KEEP HAPPY & WELL!

Unhappy babies can’t tell you what makes them cry with pain and discomfort. Even the most attentive mother sometimes is at a loss to know how to comfort her little one. So frequently it’s teething trouble that causes crankiness, feverishness and other distressing symptoms You can relieve these troublesome upsets by giving your baby Fisher’s Teething Powders. Since 1876 mothers all over Australia have found Fisher’s Teething Powders the most effective and soothing aid to baby’s sore gums, digestive disturbances and intestinal upsets due to teething. The original Formula is further improved in accordance with the latest medical knowledge.

Another great virtue of Fisher’s Teething Powders is their safety. They do not contain Calomel, Opiates, Bromides or any harmful substances. Even if the babe by mischance should eat several they could do no harm.

By giving your baby a Fisher’s Teething Powder as needed, you not only keep the little one happy and well, but save yourself all those upsets and nervous tensions that beset a mother when her baby suffers distress. Be sure to get a supply of Fisher’s Teething Powders from your chemist or store. Only 2/6 for 20. If you have any difficulty buying Fisher’s Teething Powders write direct to Fisher & Co. Manufacturing Chemists, 17 May Street, St. Peters, N.S.W., Australia.

mm * W! m

W. H. GROVE

& SONS LTD.

Established 1896

P.O. BOX 490, AUCKLAND,

NEW ZEALAND.

ISLAND

MERCHANTS

REPRESENTING

MANUFACTURERS

THROUGHOUT THE

PACIFIC ISLANDS

In Fiji as

W. H. GROVE & SONS

(FIJI) LTD.

TONGALA

REDUCED CREAM

THE

PURE

DAIRY

CREAM

Keeps in the can without

refrigeration ready to serve

whenever you want it.

TONGALA

Reduced cream

THE JERSEY COW

SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK

THE JERSEY COty

, CREAM SWEETENED

, Condensed milk f Mu from Australia's richest pastures

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS:

W. ANGLISS & CO. (ADSL) PTV. LTD.

6SBSA

You can Depend

CTR 25

TRANSISTOR POWERED

TRANSCEIVER

P.M.G. approved throughout Australia Papua and New Guinea Width; 17 in.

Height: 10 in.

Depth: 11 in.

Weight: 30 lbs.

Designed and Engineered by

CRAMMOND RADIO

MNFG. CO. PTY. LTD.,

463 Vulture Street,

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND.

on CRAMMOND

Territory Distributors

AMALGAMATED ELECTRONICS LTD

PORT MORESBY

mTj TTT !

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... m>OS^IS333.S.

Save money... Jnosmse jomf/te /

• Low initial cost, running costs, labour cost and fuel consumption. Strong construction, excellent design, for dependable running in any tropical weather. • Easy to erect, operate and maintain. • Runs on oil or solid fuel, with either natural or power driven draught.

There’s a CHULA COPRA DRYER TO SUIT YOUR PLANTATION Please write for full details and the name of your nearest agent.

TYNESIDE FOUNDRY (1953) LTD.

ST. PETER'S FOUNDRY, WALKER ROAD. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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KINKELDER Spraying Equipment

Established Cable Address:

1870 “WEYSEAS, SYDNEY "

Place yourselves in the hands of Specialists for your requirements in

FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES

POTATOES & ONIONS

★ We invite your inquiries WEYMARK & SON (Overseas) Pty. Ltd.

14-18 STEAMMILL STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W.

KINKELDER Spraying Equipment

EVERY

Produced by Leading European Specialists in Plant Protection There is a model for

PLANTATION,

CROP,

BUDGET and Most makes of Tractors With the "KINKELDER" LOW VOLUME mist blowing system you can SAVE UP TO 40% on your Spraying Costs— Write for free brochure describing this system to: Sole Distributors for Pacific Islands —

KERR BROTHERS PTY. LIMITED

4 O'Connell Street, Sydney.

P.O. Box 3838, G.P.0., Sydney. Cable Address: "Carefulness'

a long list of major users

PROVES THE SUPERIORITY ./

DUNLITE POWER PLANTS

is l* For 30 years (and more) the Dunlite power plant has consistently won approval from the major utilities and industry for its dependability, economy and safety . . . until today the list of users includes names such as Australia's Fighting Forces, P.M.G., Australian Broadcasting Commission, General Motors Holden, Dept, of Works, Police and Fire Departments, major hospitals, Mines Department, Antarctic Expeditions. In short—where the best is needed Dunlite has been the plant chosen.

OVER 200 MODELS

-A SIZE AND TYPE

FOR EVERY POSSIBLE

PLANTATION NEED

No matter what your requirement, Dunlite has a power plant to suit. Engine operated plants from 1-50 KVA, in A.C. and D.C., single and 3-phrase, stationary, mobile and portable. Every unit is thoroughly run-in, fully load tested, and is a complete ready-to-use package unit with no special installation requirements.

DUNLITE WIND-DRIVEN

POWER PLANTS

With power free from the wind, Dunlite W/D plants can provide lighting facilities and operate electrical appliances. Suitable for all conditions and climates —operate even in a 7 m.p.h. breeze. Generators are totally enclosed, dust and waterproof. Available from 12-110 v. in capacities from 300-1,500 watts. m *«

DUNLITE BELT-

DRIVEN ALTERNATOR

DUNLITE ELECTRICAL CO. PTY. LTD.

21-27 Frome Street, ADELAIDE, S.A.

Cables/Telegrams; "DUNLITECO" Adelaide.

Distributed by.

Rural Service Pty. Ltd., 65 Ipswich Road, N.G.G. Trading Co. Ltd., Lae.

Woolloongabba, Brisbane. New Britain Electrical Co., Rabaul.

Steamship Trading Co. Ltd., Pt. Moresby. Colyer Watson (N.G.) Ltd., Goroka.

An easy and economical 240 v.

A.C. power supply when connected to your present stationary engine. Easy to install, easy to maintain, and with Dunlite reliability. Will operate all equipment. From 1-30 KVA single phase; 12-75 KVA 3-phase.

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THANKS TO GLAXO BABY FOG*

Glaxo milk-food gave me the right start to a healthy, happy childhood.

It’s pure, nourishing and easily digested. There’s no check to baby’s steady progress with Glaxo.

PERFECT MILK-FOOD FOR BABY

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★ SULLIVAN EXPORT SERVICE *

C. SULLIVAN (EXPORT) PTY. LTD.

66 PITT STREET, SYDNEY

(Corner of O'Connell and Pitt Streets) Telephone: BL 5071 (6 lines). Telegrams and Cables: CHASULL, Sydney.

C. SULLIVAN (Q'LAND) PTY. LTD.

318 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Telephone: 84958. Telegrams and Cables: CHASULL, Brisbane.

C. SULLIVAN (N.Z.) LTD.

Windsor House, Queen Street, Auckland Telephone: 43-307. Telegrams and Cables: CHASULL, Auckland.

Offices at: LONDON, SAN FRANCISCO, HONG KONG,

AND AT SUVA AND LAUTOKA, FIJI;

RABAUL AND LAE, NEW GUINEA.

The perfect boat's compass

MERIDIAN

fully compensated for use in the Southern Hemisphere These compasses are precision-made in Switzerland from a strong corrosion resistant anodised aluminium alloy. Special selected jewel and pivot ensure maximum accuracy. Unbreakable glass cover. • Type 1540: Small boat's compass. 360 s card, 2° divisions, compass points. Dial 2\ in.

Weight If lbs. • Type 1543: Large boat's compass. 360° card divided in 2° with prominent cardinal point markings. Dial 3f in.

Weight 7\ lbs.

For further details, please contact /

(AUSTRALIA) PTY. LIMITED

291-295 Sussex St., Sydney. Phone: 26-6945

65 Flemington Rd., North Melbourne. 30-4451.

S.A.: E. Treliving & Son Pty. Ltd., 76 Light Square, ADELAIDE.

TAS.: J. Walch & Sons Pty. Ltd., 10 Macquarie Street, HOBART.

Q'LD.; Watson Victor Ltd., 893 Stanley Street, EAST BRISBANE.

W.A.: Henderson Inst. Co. Pty. Ltd., 309 Hay Street, SUBIACO.

N.T.: J. R. Roe & Co. Ltd., Cavenagh Street, DARWIN.

THE STEEL TUBE AGE

Steel tube Is, almost without exception, the best way to convey things. Oil, gas, chemicals, wires, voices and water —all can be carried equally well.

Steel tube is, also, a most versatile structural medium, especially suited to humid climates with its resistance to corrosion when ends are properly sealed.

Stewarts and Lloyds are also distributors for galvanised Iron, electrodes and welding equipment—John Valves and Saunders Diaphragm Valves.

STEWARTS AND LLOYDS

(DISTRIBUTORS) PTV. LIMITED

For enquiries and supplies, contact any of tha following merchants: New Guinea: Burns Philp, Steamships Trading, Island Products Ltd., New Guinea Co., Rabaul Metal Industries.

Fiji Agent: Burns Philp (S.S.) Co. Ltd., Suva.

BURNS PHILP (New Hebrides) LTD.

REGISTERED Office: VILA, NEW HEBRIDES

Branch office at SANTO

Exporters, Importers and General Merchants

Commission, Shipping and Custom Agents

Representatives for BURNS PHILP TRUST CO. LTD., QUEENS- LAND INSURANCE CO. LTD., and LLOYD’S OF LONDON, Agents for SOCIETE DES PETROLES SHELL DES ILES FRANCAISES DU PACIFIQUE, and numerous overseas manufacturers of all classes of merchandise.

Sydney Agents: BURNS, PHILP & CO. LTD., 7 Bridge St.

San Francisco Agents: BURNS-PHILP CO. OP SAN FRANCISCO INC., • 311 California St.

London Agents: BURNS, PHILP & CO. LTD., 35 Crutched Friars, E.C.3.

PLAIN AND

KLP RAISING

FLOUR

CUk fob*#/

ESTABLISHED 1868

Agents for Fiji, Tonga and Samoa: C. SULLIVAN (PACIFIC ISLANDS) LTD., Suva, FIJI

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The secret is in the Shell

Midget motor bike with egg-size engine capacity wins big races on Super Shell with Methyl Benzine

a product of Shell fuel research.

The Suzuki lightweight motor bike is one of the wonders of the Orient. This Japanese ‘buzzbox’ has an engine with the capacity of only 50 cubic centimetres the size of an ordinary egg. Yet it produces speeds of up to 95 miles an hour. Competing on circuits in America, Britain, Spain and West Germany, the Suzukis have beaten bikes with more than twice the engine capacity (125 ccs.). The secret of this brilliant performance is a combination of great engineering skill and great fuel efficiency . . . and the Suzuki fuel is Super Shell with Methyl Benzine the same power fuel that is used by the world’s top racing cars.

Constant research by Shell scientists has made Super Shell the most powerful petrol you can buy. Try a tankful in your car from the white Super Shell pump at any Shell station.

SHELL

It’s got to be good to be Shell

QC6455W

Hanoi

WHAT KIND OP

BUILDING

DO YOU NEED

Trading Stora, Hospital Building, Staff Quarters and Barracks, General Purpose Buildings, Cottages , . . whatever your need the TULLOCH Kingstrand flexible modular system, with its adaptability to a wide variety of buildings, will, no doubt, be able to solve your problem . . . economically, too.

The simple stressed-slcin construction of TULLOCH Kingstrand buildings makes them an economical proposition with minimum material requirements for such a strong construction; the ease of erection, by local labour using simple tools supplied; and, the fact that limited maintenance is necessary because of their resistance to fire, corrosion and insect attack.

AND WHERE

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No matter where you need your building, getting It there is easy if it is a TULLOCH Kingstrand unit . . . the light weight and simple disassembly and re-erection make it a reasonable proposition to move buildings from place to place. TULLOCH Kingstrand buildings can be flown to remote sites and up to five complete cottages can be carried by a five-ton truck ... an advantage in areas where unmade roads are encountered.

The strength of TULLOCH Kingstrand buildings—and the economy—ls dee to the deeply treughed sheets used to form walls, roofs and beams, which serve as structural members and cladding all In one ... no special frame Is required, and alterations and additions can be simply made. *HS!

Write us for FREE comprehensive literature and technical Information.

building products division

Concord Rd., Rhodes, N.S.W. 73 047

SPECIALISTS IN METAL BUILDING MATERIALS

He'd do better with a

HANOI

KERO-PET

Stormproof

LANTERN !

Twice as bright as electric light!

Don't put up with dim, eye-straining light get a HANOI Pressure Lantern for brilliant 300 candle-power lighting in your home, carava/* for fishing, boating ANYWHERE! gives you approximately 12 hours of brilliant lighting.

The HANOI is completely stormproof, easy, safe to use and one filling Beautifully finished, rustproofed. You can pay a lot more for a lantern, but you can't buy better.

AVAILABLE IN KEROSENE AND PETROL MODELS

Other HANOI quality products include: The HANOI Portable Twin- Burner Stovette and the HANOI Pumpless Petrol Iron. Ask for HANOI! r?- —-

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Compo Road, Rocklea,\ 47 212

BRISBANE QUEENSLAND \ AUSTRALIA

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Cadbury’s famous factory

BY MOUNTAIN AND SEA

Wonderful setting for wonderful chocolate!

Surrounded by lawns, trees and gardens, on a 246-acre promontory near Hobart, Tasmania, the Cadbury factory rests in a curve of the lovely River Derwent. Behind it, cloud-capped Mt. Wellington soars into the sky. The clear, pure air of this beautiful setting combines with the finest ingredients, the most modern methods and machines to produce a host of products with traditional Cadbury quality. Not the least of these is

Dairy Milk the biggest-selling

block chocolate in Australia. mdii/2fc/5

THE

YORKSHIRE

INSURANCE

CO. LTD.

(Incorporated in England)

ALL CLASSES OF

INSURANCE

Including

Fire Accident Guarantee —Motor Workers Marine

PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA BRANCH

James Arcade, Cuthbertson St., Port Moresby.

Manager, J. L. Walters.

CHIEF ISLAND REPRESENTATIVES

Port Moresby . . . E. A. James & Co.

Rabaul A.S.P. (N.G.) Ltd.

Lae W. J. Smyth Madang . . . Rabaul Trading Co. Ltd.

Manus ... Edgell & Whiteley Ltd.

Honiara, 8.5.1. P. . . E. V. Lawson, Ltd.

Suva ... Williams & Gosling Ltd.

Noumea R. Laubreaux Norfolk Island . . . Martin's Agencies Apia E. A. Coxon & Co.

QlandsMadeYoung

Vigour Renewed

WITHOUT OPERATION

If you feel old before your time or suffer from nerves, brain and physical weakness, you will find new happiness and health in an American medical discovery which restores youthful vim and vigour quicker than gland operation. It is a simple home treatment in tablet form, discovered by an American doctor. Absolutely harmless and easy to take, but the newest and most powerful invigorator known to science. It acts directly on your glands, nerve* and vital organs, builds new, pure blood, and works so fast that you can see and feel new body power and vigour in 24 to 48 hours. Because of its natural action on glands and nerves, your power and memory often improve amazingly.

And this amazing new gland and vigour restorer, called VI- Stim, has been tested and proved by thousands In America, and is now available at all chemists here. Get Vi-Stlm from your chemist to-day. Put it to the test. See the big improvement in 24 hours. Take the full bottle under the guarantee that it must make you full of vim, vigour and energy, and feel 10 to 20 years younger, or money back. w y • To restore

Vi-Stim « d

Mthma

Rid (Qdneys of

Poisons&Adds

If you suffer from Rheumatism.

Sleepless Nights, Leg Pains, Backache, Lumbago, Nervousness, Headaches and Colds Dizziness, Circles Under Eyes, Swollen Ankles, Loss of Appetite or Energy, you should know that ▼our system Is being poisoned because germs are Impairing the ▼ltal process of your kidneys.

Ordinary medicines can’t help much, because you must kill the germs which cause these troubles, and blood can’t be pure till kidneys function normally Stop troubles by attacking cause with Cystex—the new scientific discovery which starts benefit In 2 hours. Cystex must prove entirely satisfactory and be exactly the medicine you need or money back Is guaranteed. Get Cystex from your chemist or store today

Mthma

MdH

If you cough, wheeze, can’t breathe or sleep well due to Asthma, Catarrh or Bronchitis attacks, get MENDACO from your chemist or store today.

MENDACO works through the blood and bronchial tubes to dissolve and remove offending phlegm congestion. Then your cough Is curbed, you can breathe freely, sleep like a baby, and regain natural energy.

Satisfaction or money back Is guaranteed. Save this notice.

fiERY Eczema

Pimples, Kciema! 7 Acne, worm, Psoriasis, Blackhead* er Itching, Cracking, Peeling, Burning SKln Trouble* make Hl* miserable and spoil your fun.

Don’t be embarrassed and feel Inferior because of a bad skin.

Mow every chemist has a new American Hospital Discovery called Nizoderm that stops the ifceh in T minutes, kills germs and fungus and In 24 hours begins to heal the skin clear, soft and smooth. No matter bow long Eou have suffered or what you ave tried, get Nlzederm from your chemist to-day under positive guarantee to return your money If not entirely satisfied

Steamships Trading Company Ltd.

General Merchants, Wholesalers and Retailers, Shipowners, Shipping, Customs, Insurance Agents, Stevedores, Sawmillers Shipwrights and Engineers, Aerated Water Manufacturers, Cold Stores, Rubber, Coconut and Cocoa Planters.

HEAD OFFICE : PORT MORESBY, PAPUA

BRANCHES IN : MADANG POPONDETTA LAE RABAUL

SAMARAI GOROKA MOUNT HAGEN

REPRESENTING:

SHIPPING:

The China Navigation Co. Ltd.

The Karlander Line

AIRWAYS:

Ansett-A.N.A.

Trans-Australia Airlines Ansett-AA.A.L.

INSURANCE;

National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Harvey Trinder (N.G.) Ltd. (Insurances at Lloyd's of London)

AUTOMOTIVE & MACHINERY DIVISION:

Armstrong-Holland Pty. Ltd.

British Seagull Co. Ltd.

Carrier Air Conditioning Pty. Ltd.

Crossley Brothers Ltd.

Deutz Plant & Equipment (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.

International Harvester Co. of (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.

Mono Pumps (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.

Outboard Marine International Prince Motors Ltd.

Rootes Ltd. (Export Division) Villiers Engineering Co. Ltd.

Willys-Overland Export Corp.

SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING DIVISION:

Beaufort (Air-Sea) Equipment Ltd.

Hong Kong Steel Ropes Ltd.

Matthews Fire Alarm Pty. Ltd.

Orange Steel Tank Co. Pty. Ltd.

Rolls-Royce of Australia Ltd.

Sidney Williams & Co. (Pty.) Ltd.

FREEZER & COLO STORE;

Farbwerke Hoeghst A.G.

J. C. Hutton Pty. Ltd.

International Canners Pty. Ltd.

Peters-Arctic Sales Division

MERCHANDISE DIVISION:

A.R.C. Engineering (N.S.W.) Pty. Ltd.

Burnie Board & Timbers Pty. Ltd.

Braemar Engineering Co. (Q'ld.) Ltd.

Black & Decker Power Tools Central Agencies—Coates Cottons Cyclax Cosmetics Cyclone Company of Aust.

Dinmore Pottery Daymond Rotary Hoists Email Westinghouse Electrical Eterna Watches Fesq & Co. Red Mill Rum Gillespie Bros. Flour Glenloth Wines, South Aust.

Hanimex Photographic Equipment Hecla Electrical Products Henry York Fertilisers 1.C.1. Plantation Requirements Julius Marlow Shoes James Buchanan's Whiskey John Lysaght (Aust.) Ltd.

Lightburn & Co. Ltd.

Mildura Wines Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (Aust.) Ltd.

Mobil Oil Aust. Ltd.

N. V. Appleton Louvres Oliver Sportsgoods Ltd.

Phoenix Biscuits Pope Products Ltd.

Reynolds Tobacco, Camel Cigarettes Ramset Engineering Spartan Paints Ltd.

Swift & Co. Ltd., Heatane Gas Taubmans Exports Pty. Ltd.

Turnbull Distributors, Water Sports Goods Taikoo Sugar Thomas Hardy Tintara Wines United Chemical Weedicides Wunderlich Ltd.

AERATED WATER FACTORY:

Jusfrute Ltd.

COFFEE & COCOA MACHINERY:

E. H. Bentall & Co. Ltd.

SYDNEY BRISBANE LONDON

BUYING ENQUIRIES: Nelson * Robertson Pty. Ltd., Nelson & Robertson Pty. Ltd., Whiteaway, Bickley & Bell Ltd., 197 Clarence Street. Sydney. Stanley Street, South Brisbane. 4-7 Chiswell St., London, E.C.I.

THE

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY LTD.

OF LONDON

M M.S. "CHANGSHA" departing Hong Kong.

PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE

PACIFIC ISLANDS SERVICE

• Fortnightly service—Sydney, Brisbane to Port Moresby and Samarai by “Shansi” and “Soochow.” • A monthly service from Japan and Hong Kong to Fiji direct and Honiara by “Sinkiang” and “Szechuen” returning to Japan direct. • A monthly service from Japan DIRECT to Port Moresby by “Kweilin,” “Chefoo” and “Cervia.” • A monthly service from Japan and Hong Kong to New Guinea and Papuan ports and Noumea by “Ycchow,” “Yunnan” and “Ninghai,” with regular calls at Santo and Vila, returning to Japan direct. • A monthly service from main Australian ports, including Hobart, to Rabaul DIRECT, thence Manila, Hong Kong, Keelung, Okinawa, Japan by “Nanchang,”

“Wenchow” and “Wanliu.” • A monthly service from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Port Moresby, thence Manila and Hong Kong by “Changsha” and “Taiyuan.” • Passages available on all sailings except “Wenchow” and “Wanliu.”

PAPUA and NEW GUINEA: Steamships Trading Co. Ltd., Port Moresby, Samarai, Lae, Madang, Rabaul. Cables: “Steamships.”

WEWAK: Burns Philp (.New Guinea) iTd.

Cables: “Burphil.” KAVIENG: New Guinea Co. Ltd. Cables: “Camohe.”

NEW CALEDONIA: Etablissements Ballande, ! Rue de L’Alma, Boite Postale 18, Noumea.

Cables: “Ballande.” 8.5.1. P.: British Solomons Trading Co. Ltd., Honiara. Cables: “Trade.”

NEW HEBRIDES: Les Comptoirs Francais des Nouvelles-Hebrides, Vila and Santo.

Cables; “Comptoirs Francais.” j JAPAN: Butterfield & Swire <Japan) Ltd., j Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Kobe. Cables; “Swire.”

FIJI: Morris Hedstrom Ltd., Suva, Lautoka, etc. Cables: “Deuba.”

WESTERN SAMOA: Morris Hedstrom Ltd., Apia. Cables: “Deuba.”

TONGA: Morris Hedstrom Ltd.. Nukualofa and Vava’u. Cables: “Morrisco.”

TAHITI: Etablissements Donald, Papeete ! Cables: “Donald.”

EAST’N MANAGERS: Butterfield & Swire Ltd., 9 Connaught Rd., Central, Hong Kong.

Cables: ‘Swire.”

General Agents in Australia

SWIRE & YUILL PTY. LTD.,

8 Spring Street, Sydney. 27-4701. Cables: “Swireship”

Electrolux

Kerosene

Deep Freezer

Electrolux kerosene-operated deep freezer conserves up to 100 lb. dry weight of pre-frozen packaged foods for many weeks in tropical ambient temperatures as Nigh as 100 deg. Fahr. (38 deg. Cent.) or even higher, provided there is a drop 3t night. Even fresh foods (meat, game, fish, vegetables, butter, etc.) may be kept For several weeks or many times longer in C 80 than in an ordinary refrigerator.

Uses no ice or electricity. The Electrolux C 80 operates anywhere by kerosene, economically and with high efficiency.

Anywhere

in the

Tropics .

I I // V.-; /MM k .X- -m % % ■S NEW GUINEA CO. LTD. ISLAND PRODUCTS LTD.

Rabaul, Madang, Lae, Kavieng, Kokopo.

BURNS PHILP (N.H.) LTD.,

Vila, Santo.

Port Moresby

E. V. LAWSON LTD.,

Honiara.

Choose your

size from

the

Electrolux

new economy line

\ 0 Full range of models Low priced Economic to run Luxuriously equipped Efficient Renowned for reliability

NEW COMPRESSOR REFRIGERATORS

For homes with electricity. These elegant models are fitted with extremely economical cooling units which empress electricity costs to the minimum.

KEROSENE REFRIGERATORS

For perfect cooling in non-electrified areas. Electrolux kerosene refrigerators are completely silent and have no moving parts to wear out. 1C m The .rew Electrolux economy line offers you a full range of refrigerators which caters for everybody—with both compressor models that really economise on electricity and kerosene models.

There's a wide range of sizes, all beautifully equipped, with plenty of space for food and large bottles. You'll find exactly what you need—in the size that you want —in the Electrolux new economy line.

Distributed by:

W. R. CARPENTER & CO. LTD.

and their agents,

NEW GUINEA CO. LTD.

RABAUL, MADANG, LAE, KAVIENG, KOKOPO.

BURNS PHILP (N.H.) LTD., Vila, Santo

ISLAND PRODUCTS LTD.

PORT MORESBY.

E. V. LAWSON, Honiara

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Spruce

I

FULL GLOSS 100% ACRYLIC

EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINT

COLOUR

- New Outside Glossy Spruce lasts around 10 years

What else does it do that’s hard to believe?

3. You don’t have to change paints between different surfaces. Glossy Spruce paints straight over timber, brick, fibro, galvanised iron. 4. You can paint glossy Spruce over a damp wall yet it dries in a hurry. 5 Brushes clean up in cold water. 6. Finally, there isn’t another glossy exterior paint in the world that’s so easy to use or lasts anything like the nine, ten, eleven years you'll get from Spruce. Why? New Dulux Spruce is the only glossy exterior paint that is 100% acrylic. It’s just like having your whole house wrapped in a perspex coat. Which probably doesn’t mean very much, until you start adding up all that time and money you save.

8.2633.5A.FP

Every paint ad you’ve ever read tells you you’ll save time and money.

So does this one.

But it also explains why you’ll do the job faster and save a lot of money while you’re doing it.

To start with, Spruce under actual test proved to have an exceedingly high resistance to mould.

Other points;— 1. Dulux glossy Spruce doesn’t need undercoats. You patch up and finish with the one paint. 2. Slap it on as fast as you like. It covers perfectly and fills all those tiny cracks as you go. You get the whole job done in half the usual time.

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New England Presbyterian Ladies’ College

ARMIDALE, N.S.W.

Completion of additional buildings creates vacancies Early application recommended HEADMISTRESS—MISS CATHERINE M. MacLEAN, M.A., Dip. Ed.

Healthy Climate of University Town Situated 3,400 ft. above sea level, Armidale has a bracing and healthy climate, and is equidistant from Sydney and Brisbane. The Armidale Teachers’ College and Hinton Art Gallery and University ot New England are located in this charming academic town.

Educational Standard to Matriculation From Kindergarten, through Primary school to Matriculation standard, the New England Presbyterian Ladies’ College is equipped to meet all educational requirements. Highly qualified teachers prepare students for the School Certificate and Higher School Certificate in all academic subjects. Home Economics, Art and Craft, Needlework and Music are also taught.

Girls wishing to follow a Commercial career are prepared for the Commercial Education Society of Australia examinations, students are also prepared for A.M.E.B. examinations in pianoforte, violin and speech.

Fifth Form —New Syllabus Scholarships Scholarships are being offered in 1966 for entry to Fifth Form. These will be awarded on the results of the 1965 School Certificate Examination.

Address all communications to the Headmistress.

Most Modem Buildings in Southern Hemisphere Set in 70 acres of beautiful rural grounds, the New England Presbyterian Ladies’

College has special facilities for full academic courses to meet all requirements from Kindergarten to Matriculation. Three new dormitory blocks accommodate 150 boarders. A fully equipped, modern hospital and dispensary is supervised by a resident Sister. The modern laboratory, Home Economics wing and Commercial Room are all specially equipped for the latest teaching methods.

Comprehensive Sporting Facilities 4 tennis courts, hockey and softball fields and basketball courts allow a wide range of sporting activities. Physical culture is taught by a fully qualified mistress.

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symbol of the finest

M V mi 4 ' i

This is the

AUSTRALIAN BUTTER

AND CHEESE...

LOOK FOR IT ON THE BOX WHEN YOU BUY DAIRY FOODS.

Australian Dairy products are known throughout the world for their quality and high food value.

From sunny Australia’s richest pastures, Australian butter and cheese bring health and energy to your whole family. Rich, country milk is processed in modern, wellequipped factories to make the finest butter and cheese. Strict control ensures that only the fine; quality products are exported. Buy Australian Daii products for nutrition and delicious flavour. Look fc the Kangaroo and the word “Australia” on the box!

Trade enquiries to: Australian Dairy Produce Boan 406 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australi.

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY PRODUCE BOARD

PRESBYTERIAN AND METHODIST SCHOOLS' ASSOCIATION

THORNBURGH

AND

BIACKHEATH COLLEGES

CHARTERS TOWERS, NORTH QUEENSLAND

For BOYS AND GIRLS from GRADE 3-UNIVERSITY-MATRICULATION

Courses available:—ACADEMlC, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, HOME SCIENCE.

MUSIC and ART OF SPEECH taught.

Excellent sporting facilities, swimming pool, good climate.

First term commences on Tuesday, 25th January, 1966.

BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE

Prospectus from the Principal, G. E. Thomson, 8.C0m., or Secretary, T. & G. Building, 137 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland.

Brilliant light in

all weathers

CoUtnan

Kerosene LANTERNS

Robert Gillespie's bring to the Pacific Islands Coleman's lightweight lanterns. These popular brand-name lanterns maintain a steady, dependable light in high winds and torrential rains. Triple nickel-plated with brass founts.

Two models available: No. 237—up to 500 c.p.; No. 249—up to 300 c.p. . . . both tested to 200 lb. pressure.

Quick to light . . . just preheat with methylated spirits.

No need to repump each time lantern is lit . . . the positive shut-off valve keeps pressure in the fount. Easily serviced and spare parts readily available.

Representatives for the Pacific Islands;

ROBERT GILLESPIE PTY. LTD.

22 Young St., Sydney. 334 Queen St., Brisbane.

Cable: "Robergill".

ROBERT GILLESPIE (N.G.) LTD.

Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Madang.

PEARCE & CO., LTD., Suva.

L ol

You can enjoy the luxury * of pure, safe sparkling water . . .

WITH

CANDY

TREATMENT

UNITS

For all purposes...

Drinking Household

Swimming Pool Farm

Industrial Municipal

Chlorination, etc.

* also a necessity.

For the most up-to-date and the best in water treatment from the smallest Sterasylt (registered trademark) candle filter to the largest complete plant, consult Candy Engineers. tSTERASYL Self sterilising filtering candles utilize the remarkable properties of silver as a safe, non-toxic, tasteless sterilising agent which remains effective for the life of the candle. 6/65A

CANDY

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PCI

5 EDEN STREET. NEWMARKET. P.O. BOX 9065. AUCKLAND, S.E.I

TELEPHONE: 50-173 (3 LINES)

N.Z. Associates of: PATERSON CANDY INTERNATIONAL LTD., LONDON

CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT LTD.

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QUEEN EMMA

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This is the true but colourful story of Emma Eliza Coe, born in Apia, Samoa, in 1850 of an American father and a Polynesian mother. She was high-spirited, eye-catching in the sultry way of part-Polynesian girls, proud of her royal Malietoa blood; welleducated in Sydney and San Francisco.

After her first marriage (in Samoa) ended, she joined an Australian, Tom Farrell, in a trading enterprise, and arrived in then savage, primitive New Guinea in the late 1870’s as his de facto wife.

In New Britain she got possession of rich areas before Germany annexed it as part of New Guinea; Farrell departed; and her Dalmatian lover and her brother were murdered by natives. Later, she married a German officer and just before World War I sold her planting and trading empire for a huge sum. In 1913, in Monte Carlo, in mysterious circumstances, she and and her husband died within hours of each other.

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Going to Norfolk Island?

Then you need

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SEASONAL SAILINGS

EUROPE 1966

May 9 May 12 May 15 May 22 May 27 xa Galileo oa Orcades oc Ellinis xc Oceanien oc Fairsky oc Northern Star May 28 xa Oronsay June 4 oc Australis June 8 xa Angelina Lauro June 8 xa Chusan June 20 xa Marconi June 20 oa Fairstar June 21 oa Patris June 21 xc Tahitien July 8 oa Fairsea July 10 xa Achille Lauro July 10 xa Galileo July 11 op Southern Cross July 19 oc Ellinis July 29 a. Via Suez. b. Via South Africa. c. Via Panama, x. First and Tourist Class, o. One Class.

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Chance Discovery of

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The discovery of an insecticide with remarkable properties might never have been made but for the observations of a young industrial chemist. Whilst conducting a series of experiments with a new facepowder for women, he unintentionally spilled a little of the powder onto the table and floor. Each morning thereafter he was puzzled to find insects lying dead in and around his laboratory. Being a man dedicated to science, he immediately decided to experiment with insects to see if he could solve the mystery killings, and consequently established that this harmless powder was indeed responsible for the increased insect mortality in the laboratory.

Subsequent tests in this direction were to prove this theory correct. Insects inevitably died shortly after contacting the powder. As a rule many of these household pests show an acute sensitivity to potential hazard of any sort and will only approach suspicious objects with caution.

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Subsequent experiments carried out in the A.N.I. laboratories revealed that the completely safe insecticide had remarkable properties. It retains its lethal potency almost indefinitely and when used in a home for longer than a year effectively killed insect pests coming into contact with it. Without doubt this was a discovery of major importance.

Although Pea-Beu has such a deadly action on insects it is harmless to humans and animals and is approved by members of the medical profession. It can be used freely in the home, near food or children, and is therefore ideal for insect-proofing premises and stored articles over long periods.

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CONTACT YOUR IH DISTRIBUTOR TODAY

R I SOLOMON ISLANDS: Solomon Motors Ltd., HONIARA.

NEW GUINEA: N.G.G. Trading Company, LAE.

Steamships Trading Co. Ltd., RABAUL.

New Guinea Goldfields Ltd., WAU Hagen Auto Port, MT. HAGEN.

PAPUA: Steamships Trading Company Ltd ,

PORT MORESBY.

NEW CALEDONIA: Agence Automobile,

NOUMEA.

FIJI: Niranjan's Service Station, SUVA.

TAHITI: Hintze & Company, PAPEETE.

NEW HEBRIDES: Kerr Bros. Pty. Ltd.,

SYDNEY.

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Daiwa Line

DIRECT SERVICE

JAPAN SOUTH PACIFIC

M.V. "KOKEI MARU" V-2

Dep. JAPAN November 18.

GUAM November 22.

PAGO PAGO December 1-2.

APIA December 3-4.

December 6-7.

SUVA December 9-10.

LAUTOKA December 11-12. *SANTO December 15-16. *VILA December 18-19. *NOUMEA December 21-22.

* SUBJECT TO CARGO INDUCEMENT.

Heavy lift, reefer space and passenger accommodation available.

SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

Next sailing M.V. “Tahiti Mam” V-6.

The Daiwa Navigation Co., Ltd.

OSAKA: "DAILINE" TOKYO: "FUNEDAILINE"

AGENTS:

GUAM: Atkins, Kroll (Guam) Ltd.

APIA: Burns Philp (South Sea) Company, Ltd.

PAGO PAGO: B. F. Kneubuhl.

NUKUALOFA: Tonga Shipping Agency.

SUVA: Banno Oceania Ltd.

LAUTOKA: Banno Oceania Ltd.

NOUMEA: Agence Maritime Pentecost.

SANTO: South Pacific Fishing Co. (N.H.) Pty. Ltd.

VILA: Burns Philp (New Hebrides) Ltd.

HONIARA: British Solomons Trading Company Ltd.

PAPEETE: Etablissements Baldwin.

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Pacific Islands Transport Une

Owners: Thor Dahls Hvalfangerselskap A/S Sandefjord, Norway

Motor Vessels "THORSISLE" and "THOR I"

Regular Freight and Passenger Services between Pacific

Coast Ports of U.S.A. and Canada

and

TAHITI - SAMOA - TONGA - FIJI - NEW CALEDONIA

NEW HEBRIDES - NEW GUINEA*

* Transhipment via Noumea.

GENERAL STEAMSHIP CORPORATION LTD.

General Agents 1 Bush Street, San Francisco 4, California, U.S.A.

APlA—Burns Philp (South Sea) Company, Ltd.

PAPEETE Agence Maritime nationale Tahiti.

PAGO PAGO—G. H. C. Reid & Co.

NOUMEA—Etablissements Ballande.

Inter- SYDNEY—Birt & Co. (Pty.) Ltd.

SUVA—Burns Philp (South Sea) Company, Ltd.

LAE/RABAUL—Burns Philp (New Guinea) Ltd.

PORT VILA-Comptoirs Francais des Nouvellet Hebrides.

FIJI DIRECT SERVICE

VIA PANAMA

Regular Sailings every four weeks

London to Suva & Lautoka

Through Bills of Lading to LABASA • LEVUKA - APIA - PAGO PAGO

NUKUALOFA ■ VAVAU - NIUE

For further particulars apply to BETHELL, GWYN & CO LTD. BURNS PHILP Beaufort House, Gravel Lane, (SOUTH SEA) CO. LTD.

London, E.l. Suva

UNION STEAM SHIP CO. OF N.Z.

LIMITED

Serving the Pacific since 1875.

Regular Sailings by Modern Vessels

From Melbourne and Sydney (periodically Adelaide) to Lautoka, Suva (including transhipments for Vavau and Niue), Apia and Nukualofa.

Also from Auckland to Lautoka, Suva, Nukualofa, Vavau, Niue, Pago Pago, Apia and from New Zealand to Port Moresby direct.

Ship your cargo by a Union Company Vessel.

BRANCHES AT ALL MAIN AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND ISLAND PORTS.

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The United

Classified Advertisements

Per line, 5/-; Minimum rate, 4 lines.

FOR SALE

ft. GENERAL PURPOSE BOAT,

rdner diesel, radio, sounder, £B,OOO. ton wooden cargo boat, in survey, 6,000. New 40 ft. workboat, reditioned 6LW Gardner, 2:1 reduction, ,250. FLEETS. Rowe’s Bldg., Edward Brisbane. Cable “Fleets, Brisbane”.

TBROKERS (AUCKLAND) LIMITED,

J & Purchase Brokers for Island senger and Trading Craft, Tugs, hters, and Pleasure Craft. Cables: ipsales”, Box 1679, Auckland.

IMOAN SONGS OF LOVE AND

'ICING”. 33-1/3 LP record containing of the most melodic Samoan songs— irded in Apia. £2/10/- Samoan rency, post paid. Samoa Records, P.O. 139, Apia, Western Samoa.

LL SET UP PLANTATION, of High

Iding Rubber untapped. A good section it tapable, all weather road from Port •esby. 2 Modern Residences and all Jl and Concrete Staff Quarters. Factory Steel on site. Property on River Front, details from; P.O. Box 1032, Boroko, t Moresby.

lOONER “OKEANOS” FOR SALE.

13. 7-6, 5 ft. Block Island type staysail xmer “Okeanos”. Easily handled by Just finished 37,000 miles cruise, client seaboat, roomy and completely ;d for extended cruising. Two cylinder iel; light plant; radio tel.; refrig.: jy; liferaft; squaresail downwind rigg; cooking, three permanent bunks; house; head, etc. Good condition— iy to go. American built. Asking: 11,500. Reply: Capt. Joe Pachernegg, al Suva Yacht Club, Suva, Fiji.

IMBING BUSINESS. Central proisive well established, employs 10 opean and 40 Native skilled and unled staff. Sheet metal, Welders and :hanics Workshops. Staff Quarters for i European and Native employees, lern Office. Area completely surrounded man proofed fence. Contact: Box 1032, oko. Port Moresby, for all details

TRADE ENQUIRIES

[L ORDER. Whatever you might want i Hong Kong (Photographic and Cine [pment, Transistor Radios, Household liances, Chinese Brocades, Plastic rers, Cultured Pearls, etc.) we can )ly you. Right prices and personal assured. Please write us for ;ations. Film© Depot Ltd., 313 Marina se. Hong Kong. Established in Hong g since 1936.

REAL ESTATE

QUEENSLAND GOLD COAST. For your

Real Estate requirements, Houses, Land, Investments on Queensland’s Gold Coast and for personal attention contact: Kilner Real Estate, 3661 Gold Coast Highway, Gold Coast, Qld., Aust.

POSITIONS WANTED

BRITISHER, Bachelor, 39, extensive experience stores and accounts multi £M construction projects. Has travelled in Pacific, India and Middle-East, seeks post in Islands, not necessarily constructions.

Reply: “MJP”, C/- Box 3408 G.P.0., Sydney, Aust.

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN, married. 15

years’ experience, world travelled — merchant service—Australian and N.Z. trade certificates, licences—radio communications, etc., seeks position in Pacific islands for 5 years. Please reply to; lan Simpson, Box 1287, G.P.0., Wellington, N.Z.

WANTED TO BUY

SEA SHELLS, native art and handicrafts, etc. Contact: South Pacific Traders, Box 127, P. 0., Broadway, N.S.W.. Australia.

The Pacific Islands Society

Box 2434, G.P.0., Sydney.

Phone: 59-1778.

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 last Thursday of each month, at 8 p.m.

STAMPS €r COINS

STAMPS & COINS purchased at highest prices: Lists available—Aust., N.Z., Fiji & Pacific, Papua-N.G., Australian States Send 1/- Postal Note. P. Downie, 94 Elizabeth St., Melbourne, Vic.

TOP PRICES PAID FOR ISLAND

STAMPS. Current issues, old accumulations (used or unused), covers, collections.

Seven Seas Stamps Pty. Ltd., Sterling Street, Dubbo, N.S.W., Aust.

STAMPS. Approvals, no rubbish. Australia, British, Foreign, most countries.

Try us for a change. References appreciated from new clients. Diamond Valley Stamp Services, P.O. Box 63, Eltham, Victoria, Australia.

COINS—AUSSIE. Complete your collection while stocks last. Send a 2/- coin for value lists —coins, medals, badges, curios bought, sold, exchanged. Tradin Post, Box 138, Grafton, N.S.W.

WANTED TO BUY. Stamps for cash of any Pacific Island. Any quantity. Petterd’s Stamp Depot, Box 221 C, G.P.0., Hobart, Tasmania.

PRIVATE COLLECTOR, seeks friendly stamp exchange, or will buy at good prices. Bank and philatelic references gladly supplied. W. W. Wade, Box 33, Kingsgrove, New South Wales.

BOOKS, MAGAZINES

ALL THE LATEST BOOKS! Libraries schools, Government Departments, supplied. Discounts for bulk orders Personal attention to Islands customers Free catalogues: Write to: The Salon Bookshop, 26 Eddy Road. Chatswood.

N.S.W., Australia.

ALL BOOKS AND JOURNALS ON AUS-

TRALASIA AND THE PACIFIC BOUGHT

AND SOLD. Catalogues issued and sent free on application. Correspondence invited. Berkelouw, 114 King St., Sydney.

Telephone: 28-7874.

BODEN’S BOAT DESIGNS. The well

known Naval Architect, Cecil E. Boden, has compiled two excellent Boatbuilding Books for the amateur builder. One is a manual on Boatbuilding, the other a Design Book describing and pricing over one hundred boats to build. These books can be yours for £ 1/7/- including postage. 3 Rawson Place, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.

PENFRIENDS WANTED

AUSTRALIAN GIRL, 25 years, would like penfriends. Outdoor interests. Reply: “D.F.”, Box 3408, G.P.0., Sydney, Australia.

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

QUEENSLAND GOLD COAST. Kilner

Constructions Pty. Ltd., builders of Quality Homes, Flats and Motels. We will build to your own plan or design a home for you. Quotations free. Write for Catalogue to; Kilner Constructions Pty. Ltd., 3661 Gold Coast Highway, Main Beach. Gold Coast, Qld., Aust.

The UNITED

Insurance Co. Ltd.

(Inc. In New South Wales) *6

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FIRE, MARINE AND ACCIDENT

INSURANCES EXPERTLY

ARRANGED

PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA

Lae Branch: 18a Central Ave., Lae.

G. V. Spurrier, Manager.

Port Moresby Office: Cuthbertson Street.

J. A. V. McVean, Resident Inspector.

FIJI

Branch: McGowan Building, Cnr. Margaret and Gumming Sts., Suva.

N. B. Goodall, Manager.

LEAD, RHYTHM AND

BASS GUITAR

FIRST CLASS TUITION

NOW AVAILABLE BY MAIL FROM

NEW ZEALAND’S MASTER-TEACHER

A.F. JARVIS

Bell's Buildings, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand.

(WRITE FOR FREE AIR-MAILED PROSPECTUS)

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Further particulars may be obtained from: MANAGING AGENTS IN AUSTRALIA: WILH. WILHELMSEN AGENCY PTY. LTD., 13-15 Bridge St., Sydney. Phone: 27-6301.

Branch Office at Melbourne: 51 William St. Phone: 61-3031.

AUSTRALIAN AGENTS: Brisbane & Adelaide—Gibbs, Bright & Ca.

ISLAND AGENTS: Madang (New Guinea) —B. J. & J. R. Back. Lae (New Guinea) —A. H. Bunting Ltd. Rabaul (New Britain)— Town Transport Limited. Port Moresby (Papua)—lsland Products Ltd. Wewak (New Guinea) —J. A. Corrigan Wewak (1963) Pty, Ltd.

FAR EASTERN AGENTS: Japan and Hong Kong—Dodwell & Co. Ltd. Manila—Everett Steamships Corporation.

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Head Office: Port Moresby, Papua

Cable Address: BURPHIL.

AGENTS FOR

Burns Phiip Trust Co. Ltd.

Queensland Insurance Co. Ltd.

Lloyds of London Stewarts & Lloyds Distributors Pfy. ltd.

Shell Company (Pacific Islands) Ltd.

OVERSEAS AGENTS

Burns Phiip & Co. Ltd., ail Australian States Burns Phiip & Co. ltd., London Burns Phiip & Co. Ltd. of San Francisco

TRADE INQUIRIES INVITED

SHIPPING AGENTS FOR;

Bank Line Ltd.

Burns Phiip & Co. Ltd.

Cogedar Line Campagnie Des Messageries Maritime* Crusader Shipping Co. ltd.

Cunard Steamships Co. Ltd.

Nederland Line Royal Dutch Mail P. & O. Orient Line Royal Rotterdam Lloyd The Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.

AIR LINE AGENTS FOR:

Ansett-A.N.A.

Trans-Australia Airlines Qantas Empire Airways International Air Transport Representatives

DISTRIBUTORSHIPS

INCLUDE

Beresford Pumps Briggs & Stratton Engines British Paints Buckingham & Carnatic Textiles Canon Cameras "Cecoco" Machinery Conditionaire Air Curtain Doors International Majora Paints "John" Valves Joseph Lucas Electrical & C.A.V. Equipment Land Rovers & Rover Cars Massey-Ferguson Tractors and Equipment M/ikimoto Pearls National Radios & Appliances Noritake Chinaware Pioneer Chain Saws Rover Power Mowers Sunbeam Appliances Tempair Air Conditioners Vauxhall Cars & Bedford Trucks

EXPORTERS OF

Coffee & Cocoa Beans, Peanuts, Rubber & Trochus Shell,

BRANCHES ond SHOPPING

CENTRES

PAPUA: Port Moresby, Boroko, Samarai, Popondetta and Daru.

TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

Consult our experienced personnel for planning world wide travel.

NEW GUINEA: Rabaul, Kokopo, Kavieng, Lae, Wewak, Madang, Goroka, Wau, Bulolo, Kainantu and Mt. Hagen.

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ASSOCIATED

COMPANIES:

NEW GUINEA:

New Guinea Co. Ltd., Rabaul, Madang, Lae, Kavieng. k Coconut Products Ltd., Rabaul.

PAPUA:

Island Products Ltd., Port Moresby.

FIJI:

W. R. Carpenter & Co. (Fiji) Ltd.

Morris Hedstrom Ltd., Suva.

Suva Motors Ltd., Suva.

Island industries Ltd., Suva.

Established 1914

GENERAL MERCHANTS

Fifty-rears and Service in the Islands

Wholesalers am

all classes ofTnerchandise from World Markets- Buyers of Island Produce: Copra, Cocoa and Coffeebeans, etc.

Agents for Australian, European and American Manufacturers including Electrolux, Chrysler, Ford, McCallum's Whisky, Victa Mowers, Enfield Engines.

BUYING ENQUIRIES

LONDON: Morris Hedstrom Ltd., 73 Cheapside, London, E.C.2.

SYDNEY: W. R. Carpenter & Co. Ltd., The A.N.Z. Building, 68 Pitt Street, Sydney.

CARPENTER & CO. LTD.

the A.N.Z. Building, 68 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia Cable Address; Telephone: Postal Address: "CAMOHE" BL 542 I G.P.O. Box 168, Sydney

Acific Islands Monthly December, 1965