Anzac Day In Port Moresby

ANZAC Day was observed in Port Moresby with more ceremony than has been noted in recent years.

The usual church services were held in the morning, and were well attended.

At 11.45, 32 returned men (a large num ber for this small town) marched from the old German gun in the centre of the town to the Memorial Gates, and among them was the Lieutenant-Gov ernor (Sir Hubert Murrav).

A contingent of the Native Armed Constabulary marched two miles from Konidobu barracks, to lay the customary wreath at the foot of the Gates, and stood to attention during the subse quent service, which was conducted by Rev. H. Matthews. Mr. S. H. Chance, A.R.M., also spoke briefly.

At night the returned soldiers met at dinner at Mrs. McGrath’s guesthouse.

The gathering of 34 men again included Sir Hubert Murray, whose speech de lighted and impressed those present.

Liquors were donated by Messrs. Burns Philp & Co. Ltd., and Mr. J. R. Clay.

The arrival of the native police contingent at the Memorial gates, to join European returned soldiers in Anzac Day service. Sir Hubert Murray in the background.

Photo, by J. N. Walsh.