Far Up Fly River

The Archbold Expedition

From Our Own Correspondent

Pt. Moresby, Aug. 1.

THE launch Maira, carrying provisions to assist the advance party of the Archbold Expedition, which is returning from the headwaters of the Upper Fly (Dr. Rand, Messrs. Brass, Tate and Willis and Patrol Officer Healy and police) had got only as far as Alligator Island on July 30, 150 miles up the Fly River, ow ing to strong currents and heavy weather and trouble with the engine.

It is understood that the Ronald 8., carrying the advance party of Mr. Ward Williams’ mining expedition, after they have secured recruits up the Ramu river, will go to the Maira on the Fly, and get in touch with the Archbold party at D’Albertis Junction, where they are ex pected to arrive on rafts.

The Maira will return to Port Moresby and the Ronald 8 ., after landing Mr. Wil liams’ party at their base camp, above D’Albertis Junction, will bring the Arch bold Party to Daru and Port Moresby.

Amalgamated Wireless have maintained radio communication with both parties. (Further reference to the Archbold Expedition will be found on page 28.)