Oroville Seaplane
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From Our Own Correspondent
Pt. Moresby, Nov. 15.
THE Oroville Company’s Short Scion seaplane in charge of Flight-Lieutenant Stuart Campbell which left Port Moresby on November 5 for the D’Albertis base camp on the Ply River, was delayed by heavy rain and bad visibility at Kikori in the Delta Division. The 'plane did not reach its destination until November 9.
As no word came through of its arrival at the camp, some anxiety was felt as to the ’plane’s safety. Early on Saturday, November 9, Pilot Orme Denny flew from Wau in a Guinea Airway’s machine to Kerema and thence to Kikori; and next day the Laurabada, with Sir Hubert Murray on board, left to continue the search.
On the Laurabada’s arrival at Kikori it was learned that Stuart Campbell had already made a safe landing on the Ply River.
The Papuan government statements for the quarter ending September 30 last show an increase of revenue of £4,984, compared with the corresponding period of the pre vious year. Revenue was £35,564 against £30,582 in 1934.