The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930

Pacific Islands Monthly, 24 November 1936Vol. VII, No. 4

New Book By Hides

p. 17 · Read in the full issue

J\| R- JACK HIDES, formerly A.R.M. in the Papuan Public Service, completed another book in November, to the order of Messrs. Angus and Robertson Ltd., for simultaneous publication in Sydney and London.

The book deals mostly with Mr. Hides’s experiences as the leader of various police patrols in Papua. This is his third book; the two others, Through Wildest Papua and Papuan Wonderland, are both selling well.

Sir Hubert Murray (Lieutenant-Gov ernor of Papua) accompanied by the Official Secretary (Hon. Leonard Murray) returned to Port Moresby on October 27 by the Laurabada, after making an in spection of all Government stations in the East and North-eastern divisions, includ ing Misima Island. His Excellency was away from the capital for two weeks.