Ray Parer’s Expedition
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Sepik River Gold
MR. RAY PARER, Australian aviator, is leading a gold search in the Sepik River Valley, New Guinea, according to advice received by the Shell Company.
When the Macdhui sailed from Brisbane at the end of July it had on board an aeroplane for Captain Eric Stevens, who is to pilot the expedition as far as the ’plane can take it, and a 35ft. launch, bought by Mr. Parer, for the new gold venture.
Those associated with Mr. Parer are Brigadier-General W. Wisdom, a former Administrator of the Mandated Territory.
Mr. W. Smith, a Melbourne broker, and Mr. D. Glasson, one of the original dis coverers of the Edie Creek field.
The expedition will be absent for 12 months, and will attempt to penetrate virgin jungle to a distance of 450 to 500 miles.