Busy Samarai
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From Our Own Correspondent
Pt. Moresby, Dec. 1.
O AMARAI is becoming a busy centre of Eastern Papua, due not only to the prices of copra and rubber, but also to the development of the mining industry at Misima, which relies upon Samarai for transport and supplies.
The customs revenue for the year to June 30 last tells the story;-—
In view of the heavy demands upon the cargo-shed on the foreshore last year, Samarai Chamber of Commerce are negotiating with the Government for a grant for enlargements.
A meeting of exporters, arranged by the Chamber, will discuss the building of a shed immediately behind the present wharf-shed, and the financing of the pro ject.
30/6/36 30/6/37 Imports £128,933 £193,822 Exports £156,959 £226,423