“Maetsuycker” To Be Laid

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ON arrival at Batavia, Java, on Decem ber 10, the K.P.M. motorship Maet suycker (4,000 tons), which with the Van Rees, maintains a service between Saigon-Papua - New Guinea-Vila-Noumea- N.Z. and Sydney, will go into dry dock for a general survey.

The Swartenhondt (5,084 tons) is to be taken from the Java-Africa run and will operate the Maetsuycker’s next trip, commencing from Saigon on December 9. The Maetsuycker will re-enter the ser vice early in January, 1938.

Dr. Robert W. Schuch has been ap pointed a Medical Officer in the N.G.

Department of Public Health.