Wau News

From Our Own Correspondent WAU, August 21.

PNEUMONIA is becoming increasingly preva lent in Wau and district. In recent months it has accounted for several deaths among the native and white population, and some Euro peans have been compelled to travel South in search of more helpful climatic conditions. The majority of cases have been at Edie Creek.

The roads in and around Wau have been much improved lately, particularly Levien Street, which has been widened considerably. Provision has been made for a footpath alongside. The turn at Tur ner’s corner has also been widened and levelled, and will allow for safer driving.

The burning-off of much timber and under growth in the town area has smartened the appearance of Wau, as well as minimising the chance of mosquitoes breeding in any numbers.

The fever menace will be lessened as a result.

This work is controlled by the Public Health Department.

The lack of rain has aided the burning-off pro cess, and between smoke and dust Wau has been uncomfortably stuffy. Growers of vegetable pro duce are awaiting good rains before planting up again. Vegetables are scarce at the moment, and drinking water in the tanks is also low.

Miss Blackwood, an anthropologist from Cam bridge University, England, recently spent a few days in Wau making preparations for her sojourn in the domain of the Kukukukus. At present she is stationed in the village of Minki on the Kuku kuku border. She will remain amongst these hill people for some time, studying their habits and customs.

Since the formation of the new course, golf has dominated all other sporting activities in Wau.

Although the greens are not yet ready for play, it will not be many more weeks before a very attractive six-hole course is available. The course lies below the European Hospital to the west of Edie Road.