Engineer to Moke Survey
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Port Of Salamaua
r[E Commonwealth Government has borrowed from the N.S.W. State Government the services of Mr. H. H.
Searl. who is the principal engineer for harbours and rivers in the Department of Works.
Mr. Searl has proceeded to the goldfields port of Salamaua, in New Guinea, and it is understood that he will make certain surveys and investigations connected with the proposed improvement of the port of Salamaua.
At present, the numerous overseas ships which visit Salamaua lie at anchor more than half a mile from the shore and their cargo is handled by lighters. It has been held for a long time that wharfage accommodation should be provided; and, apparently, the engagement of Mr. Searl is the first step in this direction.
Mr. A, Mac Gee, manager for Lever Brothers, Limited, at Vavau, Tonga, was in New Zealand with his wife on fur lough in July.