Death Of Capt. Mcintyre
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From Our Own Correspondent *
Pt. Moresby, Nov. 27.
November 14 the sudden death of Captain A. Mclntyre shocked the residents of Port Moresby.
He had been suffering from a severe attack of dengue fever, when he became seriously ill, and was taken to the Euro pean Hospital with appendicitis. He was operated upon immediately but it ap peared that the effort was too late to save his life and he died of peritonitis the following evening.
Capt. Mclntyre was a native of Scot land, and was 55 years of age. He first came to Papua in 1926, to take charge of the stevedoring for Burns, Philp and Co.
Ltd., holding this position until the time of his death. Known in Papua for his efficiency, kindness, and understanding.
Capt. Mclntyre was admired and res pected by all classes.
Miss A. Raphael, of the Western Samoan Education Department, arrived in New Zealand by the Matua at the end of November.