Laurabada’S Dash

Port Moresby to T.I. in 43 Hours Hours

From Our Own Correspondent

Port Moresby, July 7.

ON Sunday, June 29th, the Gover nor’s yacht, the Laurabada, left hurriedly for Thursday Island, by the special permission of His Excellency, Sir Hubert Murray. The Hon. H. L.

Murray was in charge as master.

The small son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E.

Williams being dangerously ill, it was considered imperative that they leave

immediately to catch the S.S. Changte at Thursday Island, on her way from China to Australia, in order to get in touch with specialised surgery and treatment.

His Excellency wired to Thursday Island, explaining the urgency, and expressed his wish that the Captain of the Changte might “hold to” until the arrival of the Laurabada.

Making record time, the Changte was caught and the Laurabada had returned to Port Moresby in under 4 days, on July 2. She made the trip to T.I. in under 43 hours.

Owing to His Excellency’s courtesy and the efficiency of the Hon. H. L.

Murray, the master, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liams are now in Sydney and their small son is receiving special treatment and is possibly out of danger and well on the way to recovery.