Edie Creek Notes

From Our Own Correspondent

Edie Ck., Nov. 3.

EXTREMELY dry weather marked the whole of October, being almost a drought for Kaindi. New Guinea Goldfields Ltd., are taking steps to increase the water supply by building another dam on Slate Creek, They are also erecting a power line down the left bank of Edie Creek for the purpose of installing electrically driven monitors to sluice the numerous rich virgin terraces on the “Edie Extended Lease.” The whole of their alluvial workings are to be flood-lit.

A fire destroyed the residence of Mr. A. Cameron, road-master, during his temporary absence on October 20. Nothing was saved and it is under stood that £l2O in notes and a valuable radio set were in the house. The building, owned by Day Dawn Ltd., was covered by insurance.

Mr. E. C. Helton of Wau, has pegged land near Central Camp with the object of opening the first trade store on Kaindi. At present the wants of the Kaindi natives are satisfied by the Edie and Central Camp stores.

A Chinese cook from the mess of N.G.G. Ltd. was recently tried in the Central Court, Rabaul, and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for receiving gold from a native.

On October 18, the first “Talkie” show was opened and was well patronised. A programme is now being shown each Saturday night and being the only regular entertainment is much appreciated by residents.

At the close of September, the tribute held by Mr. H. L. Stower on the Glasson Lease was terminated, and Les. Hardman, who is in charge whilst Mr. Stower is in England undergoing medical treatment, has shifted the plant to Lower Edie Creek where he has a claim.

Mr. and Mrs. O. Bieri have finished up on their tribute on Slate Creek. It is understood that they have secured the Kummel Lease (N.G.G.

Ltd.) on the head waters of Edie Creek.

Mr. Caulfield' Kelly has secured a tribute from N.G.G. on a tributary of Koranga Creek.

Mr. Col. Budden for some years foreman hydraulicer for N.G.G. Ltd. at Edie, and later

with Koranga Gold Sluicing Ltd., has taken charge of Morobe Alluvials’ sluicing show on Wau Creek.

Mr. Ted Allan, our local Warrant Officer has returned from a tour of duty to Rabaul.

Mr. Bruno Rossi, has again taken up duties with N.G.G. Ltd. and is engaged in boxing a terrace adjacent to the Royal Gorge.

Mr. Arch. Lyall has moved to Wau, having taken charge of the N.G.G. farm.

The popular Jack Schurrah, of the Edie Creek Hotel, has now left the staff of that hostelry and is employed by New Guinea Goldfields Ltd.

Mr. G. Bergin, who has arrived back from an extended tour of Europe, and Mr. J. Cowdray, who recently returned from holidaying South, are now with the Government survey party at Edie Creek.

Mr. O’Farrel, a recent arrival from South, has joined N.G.G.’s staff.