Three Expeditions

Exploration in Dutch New Guinea

AN expedition under Mr. Leroux has established a base at Etna Bay, Dutch New Guinea, and from there is pushing out into the unexplored regions of the ranges to the west of Nassau Mountains, according to the journal of the Netherlands New Guinea Committee.

In addition to mapping and geological work, a botanical and zoological survey will be made in Wissel Lake District.

Consisting of six Dutch scientists, with native assistants, the party has at its disposal two Fokker seaplanes of the Dutch Royal Navy. An escort of native police under a white officer is accom panying it.

Two other Government patrols are also carrying out exploratory work in the North. One party under Police Officer Eechoud, from the newly-established post on the Upper Rouffaer River, is attempt

ing to reach the Upper Swart River by way of the Her Valley. The other, led by Police Officer van Krieken, started from a point on the south coast of Geelvink Bay and will follow the Siriwo Valley.