Native Speedster and Bad Smash

From Our Own Correspondent

Port Moresby, Oct. 1.

riTWO natives were killed, and many in i jured seriously, early on September 25, when a lorry-load of labourers was overturned, as the result of furious driving.

The lorry, owned by Burns, Philp and Co., driven by a native George Herosi, was on its way from Koki, with nearly 30 natives,, making for the town along Ela beach road. The driver, wishing to keep ahead of a following lorry raced his machine; and, making the curve into Musgrave Street, he lost control. The lorry overturned, crushing a number of natives underneath it.

One native had his leg nearly severed, and he died shortly after amputation. A second died the following day, from head injuries. Three others, including the driver, are in a serious condition.

The injured were taken to the native hospital, where four doctors were quickly in attendance —the Chief Medical Officer (Dr. F. Williams), Dr. Spence, Dr. Preston (of the Defence services) and a visiting doctor, who offered his services.

Mrs. Annie Buckland, wife of Mr.

Geoffrey Buekland, of the A.W.A. station at Rabaul, New Guinea, died in Naman ula Hospital at the end of September at the age of 27. They were married only in January, last year, and lived for a time at Bulolo before going to Rabaul.

Mr. F. O’Neil has been appointed man ager of the Southern Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd., Rabaul, New Guinea, replacing Mr. G. Kent, who recently enlisted.