Official Aeroplane.

For N.G. Judges and Doctors.

WE understand that arrangements are being made by General Griffiths (Administrator of the Territory of New Guinea) with the Commonwealth Government for the regular use of a seaplane (or seaplanes), which will have its headquarters in Rabaul. Tenders are being called for the service.

The aeroplane will be available for patrol work; but it will be used mostly by the Administration for the quick conveyance of officials to different parts of the Territory. Among other things, it is proposed to establish a Circuit Court in New Guinea, and the ’plane will be used to carry the Judge or Judges to different points, as required.

This probably will prove a consider able saving to the Administration, as under present conditions much expense is frequently involved in bringing the parties to legal action and large num bers of witnesses from outlying parts of the Territory to Rabaul. It is hoped now to cease bringing the Mountain to Mahomet, and take Mahomet to the Mountain—a much more simple pro cedure.

The aeroplane will also be very valu able for use in conection with the medical services. A doctor will be able to visit outlying parts and perform his necessary duties within one or two days, instead of one or two weeks, which are necessary under present conditions.