Papua

New Landing Ground In

From a Special Correspondent

Kikori, June 4.

A LTHOUGH Papua may never ex perience the aviation activity of New Guinea, the territory Is certainly becom ing air-minded. Aerodromes have already been established at Port Moresby, Ko koda, Yodda, loma, Kubuna, and Bapual.

Land has aleo been purchased for a ground at Dam, and there Is another aerodrome actually under construction near the sawmill on Wame River In the Delta Division. -H The site of the Wame ’drome is known as Port Romilly. The landing ground will be 700 yards by 100 yards, running N.N.W. and S.S.E. By the end of the year, it is hoped that at least 500 yards will have been smoothed and grassed. The approach and take-off for the new aerodrome are being cleared of obstructions to give air craft a free passage.

Most of the work connected with this landing ground will fall on Mr. Charles McKinnon, manager of the Sawmill. He will be assisted by Government prison labour.

Mr. E. Folks returned to Sydney from Lord Howe Island by the Morinda on June 22, after serving as schoolmaster for two and a half years. He said residents were very interested in the proposals which had been made for the provision of continuous medical service on the island.

Mrs. Folks had been the official nurse on Lord Howe, and on several occasions had felt the responsibility keenly.