Residents

New Homes for South Seas Residents

TN most Islands districts skilled labour for A building homes is difficult to obtain. Much consideration has been given to methods of over coming this disadvantage and the advent of the ready-cut home seems to solve the problem.

Homes can now be fabricated in the mill and sent out ready to assemble. The framework is cut and prepared ready for assembling, even doors and windows have the locks and hinges, etc. put on so that the whole unit is ready to place in position.

George Hudson Ltd., of Sydney, have per fected the “Ready-Cut” system and are able to quote for bungalows at prices which represent a considerable saving in cost of the completed building. They also supply an efficient Plan Ser vice which makes the work of erection a simple matter, and this can be carried out by anyone with only a slight knowledge of carpentering.

Hudson’s Ready-Cut cottages are constructed on well established principles, and are exceptionally strongly built. They are permanent buildings which will compare favourably with any similar structure. These homes can be supplied with weatherboard or asbestos cement exteriors, and can be lined with fibrous plaster, asbestos cement or 3-ply internally.

George Hudson Ltd. have recently introduced a new type of interior finish known as “Canec” which is used extensively in their Ready-Cut homes. This material is valuable for its insulat ing and sound proofing qualities, and is effective against heat. In addition, it can be finished in many attractive designs at little expense. This material is white-ant proof and is very light. *** Mr. G. J. A. Moore is at present manag ing the Port Moresby branch of Messrs.

Burns, Philp and Co. Ltd. during the absence on furlough in Australia of Mr.

W. M. Dupain.