Lyall’S Funeral At Daru
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From Our Own Correspondent
Pt. Moresby, Sept. 21.
TPHERE was a sad ceremony at Daru * on the afternoon of Sent. 17, when the body of Dave Lyall was buried there.
Quiet though he was in disposition, and although he had spent but little time in Papua, Lyall had won the liking and respect 6f all who had come into con tact with him. There was a large atten dance at the graveside, practically every European within a day’s journey of Darn being present.
The coffin was conveyed to the ceme tery on a carriage drawn by members of the Native Armed Constabulary, and, in the absence of a priest, the burial ser vice was read by Mr. Leo Austen (Resi dent Magistrate). All those present were deeply affected by the tragic circum stances of Lyall’s death, and by the simple sincerity of the final tribute paid to his remains.
Mr. C. R. Lockhart, manager of the Bank of New South Wales at Port Moresby, completed his two years’ term
in Papua during September and has
been transferred to Australia. His piace has been taken by Mr. W. B, Frederick.