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“Salamaua” Arrives in New Guinea
From Our Own Correspondent.
Rabaul, Nov. 13.
THE m.v. “Salamaua” arrived from Europe on October 26, via Australian and African ports. This is the first of the W. R. Carpenter liners which are now on a regular schedule from Europe to New Guinea.
Mr. J. E. Savage, who travelled out on the vessel from England, stated that the “Salamaua” is a very fine type of vessel to travel on, and proved her seaworthi ness during the days when heavy seas were encountered coming over from Africa to Australia.
After loading copra for European ports the motor vessel left on November 12.
She experienced some difficulty in leav ing the copra wharf at Toboi, where it was thought at one time that she might be delayed owing to suspected damage to her propeller. After examination, how ever, it was found that all was well, and the ship sailed on her homeward journey.
Mr. Orton Townsend, the Territory’s Treasurer, left as a passenger for Europe and was accompanied by his wife, who is one of Rabaul’s most popular hostesses, and is president of the Agnes Wisdom Book Club.