Easier Now For Rabaul’S
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Drivers
From a Special Correspondent
Rabaul, Nov. 10.
A FURTHER 90 chains of bituminous sealing were recently completed on the roads of Rabaul. Altogether this sur face extends for over 250 chains, and has met with much approval by local residents and car drivers.
The roadways of Rabaul have always been one of the town’s chief attractions — for mile upon mile they circle the sea shore and branch off inland at different points to reach some place of interest or beauty. The new road to Toma, in the hills, which gives direct access from Rabaul, has also been improved. This road leads to the proposed new aerodrome, running through beautiful country.
Mr. D. R. McDonald, who has been in Fiji for some years as Deputy Registrar- General of the Supreme Court, sailed from Sydney for Tulagi, British Solomon Islands, by the Malaita on December 12.
He has been appointed Chief Magistrate and Legal Adviser in the Solomons.
Mr. A. Griffiths arrived at Thursday Island from Sydney at the end of Nov ember to join the staff of the Customs Department, replacing Mr. Gregan who has returned to Brisbane.