Wau's New Swimming Pool

From Our Own Correspondent WAU, Jan. 20.

ONE of the laments frequently heard from Wau people is. “If I could only have a swim . . When comparisons are made between life on the goldfields and life on the Beach (Salamaua), the facilities there for swimming are always cited as a strong argument in its favour.

There is, however, now no longer room for complaint in Wau on account of the lack of swimming facilities, for a splen did new pool has been built by Mr. Leo.

Poland on the Big Wau Creek.

It complies with Olympic measure ments, being 55 yards long by 25 yards broad, and in depth graduates from 7ft.

Bins, to 3ft. The pool has a continuous flow of clean, clear water. Another smaller pool is in construction for the children.

Further improvements are under way which include the laying out of an orna mental garden, erection of dressing sheds, and an open-air tea reserve.

Mr. G. H. T/ate, a member of the Archbold scientific party (which some time back left some of its personnel near the Lake Murray district in Papua, to continue their scientific research work) arrived in Port Moresby early in January.

It is understood the other members, still in the Territory, will follow shortly.