Model Labour Party

AFTER attending a meeting of the New Guinea branch of the Austra lian Labour Party held in Wau, a “P.1.M.” representative said that this organisation seemed more like a vigi lance association or a progress society than a labour party—there were no squabbles, and the members were deeply and intelligently intent upon matters affecting the general good and progress.

We now have received the annual report of the Wau Labour Party, and it bears out the original impression.

Here are headings from the report: “Exemption from Gold Royalty—Bulolo Valley Timber Leases —Installation of X-Ray Plant at Hospital—Establishment of Circuit Court in Wau and Sub-dis trict —Immigration Ordinance and Land ing Bonds —Opening Up of Uncontrolled Areas—VLß Wireless Wave-length”.

There is not one word about indus trial awards or political tactics, or any of the hundred things which exasperate good Labour men in Australia.

MR. LES. FARMER, who is in charge of Guinea Airways’ branch at Wau. New Guinea, is in Sydney at present, on fur lough. He will return to Wau in June.

First-Class Warrant Officer

W. O. MONCUR, of the New Guinea Police Force, who has been stationed in Wau for many years, was recently trans ferred to Rabaul on promotion to acting Inspector there. He replaces INSPECTOR W. B. PRIOR, who has relinquished his appointment and left the Territory for military service. Mr. Moncur served with distinction in the last war, attaining the rank of Captain.