Rabaul Pioneer Passes
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From Our Own Correspondent.
Rabaul, Oct. 10.
ONE of Rabaul’s oldest pioneers, Cap tain I. Komine, the well-known Japanese pearler, recruiter, and ship-builder, died on October 3, at the age of 69.
Arriving in New Guinea over 30 years ago, he set up a slip and ship-building yards at Rabaul. Later he acquired plan tation interests in the Manus district.
Captain Komine assisted the Australian Navy in 1914 in locating and capturing German ships hiding in the Territory, His funeral on October 4 was attended by the Acting-Administrator (Chief Judge Wanliss) and other Administration officials.
Captain Komine is survived by his wife..