Copra’S Rise

WRITING on September 20, we remarked on the lifelessness of the copra mar ket; pointed out that aUthe factors pointed to an early rise; and added that “London commentators remain undismayed—they insist that copra prices must increase/' Quotations since then:—

Price in Australian Currency ... 16 5 0 17 10 0 A rise of £2/10/- per ton, sterling, in four weeks, will help to keep the wolf off the plantation verandah.

Dr. C. S. James, M. 8., B.Ch., F.R.C.S., who has been for six years at the Methodist Mission’s Stewart Hospital at Vunairima, New Britain, has accepted the position of Medical Officer for the Mela nesian Mission Hospital at Fauabu, Solo mon Islands. He will take up duties early next year.

The coconut planter at home. —Two minds with but a single thought!

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Sea Rabaul Sun Dried Hot Air September 20 .. . . £10 10 0 £11 7 6 September 27 . . 10 12 6 11 12 6 October 4 ... 11 7 6 12 7 6 October 11 ... 12 7 6 13 5 0 October 18 13 0 0 14 0 0