In Praise Of Capt.

Pinney.

A RESIDENT of Port Moresby gives honour where honour is due: The Commonwealth Government can be complimented upon its selection of Capt. Pinney, M.C., Commissioner of Lands and Agriculture for the Papuan Government, as Administrator of Nor folk Island.

Capt. Pinney’s long experience in ad ministrative and executive work in Papua excellently qualifies him for the position, Capt. Pinney joined the Papuan ser vice in 1906 as Chief Draftsman. When the War broke out, he immediately vol unteered and was offered a commission.

He declined this, however, owing to in experience in military service. By gal lantry in the field, he won a commis sion and later an M.C., and retired with the rank of Captain.

After the War, he resumed his old position in the Papuan Lands Depart ment, but by sheer merit rose to the position of Commissioner of Lands and Agriculture, and was nominated to both the Executive and Legislative Councils.

He was considered one of the most able officials in the Service. His un failing courtesy and sympathy, more especially with outside planters and settlers, made him extremly popular.

He will be much missed by the Public Service and the residents.

Capt. Pinney takes away the good wishes of all for his future success.

Bowling enthusiasts in Rabaul are seriously considering forming a bowling club. An area of land has been pro vided by the Trustees of the Recreation Reserve for the purpose of a green.