Fewer Pearls
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Mysterious Marine Influence
"WHY are pearls fewer now than a few years ago?” was a question asked at an official inquiry into the pearling industry, held at Broome, W.A. on August 5.
Mr. J. F, Mackenzie, master pearler, replied: “Some extraordinary marine con ditions we pearlers cannot understand has affected the production of pearls, which has been declining for the last five years.”
Dr. Eric Pockley departed from Sydney for Madang, New Guinea, on business by the Macdhui on July 25.