Marriages

Mr. B. Baker, who formerly was a mem ber of the New Guinea public service, was married on December 15, to Miss Zoe Jordan, daughter of Mr. Ben Jordan, head of the well-known Sydney firm of pro cess-engravers. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are

leaving immediately for Rabaul, where Mr. Baker, for a few months, will take charge of one of the legal firms. Later on, they will go to Wau, the goldfields’ centre, where Mr. Baker will settle down to practise as a solicitor. * * * Mr. S. G. Middleton, patrol officer, of the Papuan public service, who is in Australia on long leave, was married in De

cember in Miss Matty Richter, of Water ford, near Brisbane. The ceremony was performed at the Lutheran Church, South Brisbane, by Rev. B. Reuther. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Stan Richter. Mrs. Elsie Cellars was matron of-honor, and the best man was Mr, H.

O. C. Littlechild, also of the Papuan service. Among many friends present at the ceremony was another Papuan official, Mr.

T. V. Lowney.