Wau Notes

From Our Own Correspondent WAU, June 4.

ANOTHER step in the development of the Morobe Goldfields was enacted on May 23, when the Administrator (Brigadier-General W.

Ramsay McNicoll) declared open the workings of Irowat Gold Alluvials N.L. by operating the first nozzel in the presence of well-known district residents and officials, at Surprise Creek. His Honour spoke of the Company’s enterprise and the benefit its operations would be to the Territory and its residents.

The construction of the Stephen Aviation Co’s, new hangar is progressing on its commanding site at the head of Wau aerodrome. It is of large proportions to enable the housing of their recently acquired Hercules 'plane.

Mr. N. H. Mendham who recently figured in an aeroplane mishap on the goldfields has gone to Australia on holiday.

Mr. Stewart Cameron who, for some time, was a pilot with Pacific Aerial Transport Ltd., has returned to Wau. He is now flying for W. R.

Carpenter and Co. Ltd.

Mr. Andrew Jamieson who, for over two years, was postal clerk at Wau, has left for Australia on leave with his wife and small son. His place at Wau has been taken by Mr. G. Hammond, who is already well-known to Wau residents, having served here previously.

In the absence of Mr. Dave Sinclair, on fur lough in Australia, his position has been filled by Mr. C. L. G. Harslett as Officer in Charge of Wau Roads. Mrs. Harslett and son are also in Wau.

The Wau telephone service is meeting with the appreciation of subscribers and new installations are under way. Soon it is expected that the present 60-odd subscribers will be increased to the vicinity of 100.

Mr- K; L. Spinks, for some time surveyor to •Tu Uiri Goldfields Ltd., has taken up duties •ritn the Administration.

J ;i7 Th ° ! i nas *? as been appointed as manager & he branch of the Bank of New South Wa es. He is no stranger to the Territory, tiavmg worked with the Bank of New South Wales m Kabaul.