Useful Medical Book
p. 83 · Read in the full issue
ANEW edition of Dr. James’s book, “Diseases Commonly Met With in Melanesia”, has been published by the Melanesian Mission. The first edition, published in 1936, has been sold out. This is one of the most useful compilations of the kind that have been produced. It describes most of the sicknesses and dis eases common to the South Seas, and methods of treatment. Copies are on sale at most Islands stores.
The Papuan District Committee of the London Missionary Society will meet at Port Moresby, Papua, on November 25.
A new 42 ft. launch is being built by Papuan native workers under the super vision of the Methodist Mission’s tech nical instructor at Fife Bay, Papua. The launch will be used for mission work at Daru and the Fly River.
Two vessels belonging to the P.O.D.
Company, the steam lighter “Angas” and the tug “Molek” have left Daru, Papua, for Thursday Island, en route to Singa pore. The Company has no further use for them in connection with the oil search in Papua.