Trading In Papua.

A STORE has recently been constructed by the well-known trader, Mr.

Percy R. Hinds, at Kukipi, at the mouth of the Lakekamu River, in the Gulf of Papua. Mr. Hinds, until a few years back, was at Daru, in the West, where he made his name as a trader, and suc cessfully handled a large volume of busi ness. The Papuan Gulf is noted for its long beaches, fringed with coconut palms.

Here, trading stores have been in exist ence since the early days of Papua. The natives drive hard bargains, and only men of experience should settle in the district.

The Coronation commemorative issue of P?vpuan postage stamps was withdrawn from sale on December 31, Large orders for this issue were continuous since their first appearance on May 14, 1937.