More Tourist Publicity Urged

Charms of Thursday Island More Tourist Publicity Urged

The “Live Wires’’ of Thursday Island ought to be looking into the tourist business, for at the present time, when foreign travel is so restricted, there must be many people who would jump at the chance of seeing Torres Straits, if proper facilities for doing so were available.

The rare Southerners who do visit T.I. during the winter season invari ably speak well of its attractions and of the hospitality of the residents.

Fishing, shooting, yachting, and mo tor boating, added to a genial climate, charming surroundings and interesting native life, make up a touring pro gramme that should prove both novel and enjoyable.

The number of tourists, though small, is increasing, and apparently they go aw r ay not only satisfied, but, like Oliver, asking for more.

The reverse side of the subject is given here to show that there are a few wet blankets about.

A Great Man from the South sat at meal in a Thursday Island hotel, sur rounded by a ring of local people.

“What do you think wfill be the future of T. I.?” asked one of these, “say 25 years from now.”

The Great Man snorted; the audience eagerly listened for his verdict. “Fall to pieces and get blown away in the wind.”