Civilisation.
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The March Of
Papuan Cricket Eleven Goes to Samarai.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Port Moresby, Oct. 20.
A TEAM of native cricketers from the Poreporena Cricket Club, near Han uabada, has left for Samarai. to meet teams of European and native cricketers in our “eastern metropolis."
They are a strong eleven, and there is great enthusiasm among the Papuan followers of the game in Port Moresby concerning their prospects.
Petty Thefts.
Petty thefts by natives seem to be on the increase in Port Moresby.
Daily, one hears of house servants and general labourers helping themselves to the luxuries of the household and stores.
Potatoes and onions and other deli cacies of the white man, salt and flour, white handkerchiefs and shoes, money,
watches, and tea—these are all great favourites.
Perhaps it is due to the need for economy, or to stricter supervision, that these thefts are more noticeable. For the Papuan has always been a magpie, and was well-known 40 years ago for his readiness to collect the Lares and Penates of other people.