Papua
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New Gum Industry in Eastern Papua
From Our Own Correspondent
Pt. Moresby, July 5.
A PROMISING but small industry has been established on Sudest Island, Eastern Papua—collecting gum for export.
The industry was started by Mr.
Moffatt and others and there is an ever increasing demand for the gum in Aus tralia and NZ. Inquiries have come even from England. It is understood that the magistrate from Misima Island nearby is dealing with the question of native rights to the gum, which may be purchased by the Crown.