Death of Well-Known Papuan
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Public Servant
From Our Own Correspondent
Port Moresby, Nov. 3.
ONE of the best-known members of the Panuan Public Service, Mr. A. D.
Williams, died in the European Hospital, Port Moresby, on October 26.
An engineer, Mr. .Williams came to Papua from Adelaide, SA. in 1914. and took up a position with Kikori Planta tions Ltd. Later he joined the staff of Anglo-Persian Oil Co., at Popo; and in 1926 he entered the Public Service and took charge of the Port Moresby power house.
A few weeks ago, Mr. Williams became ill, but quickly recovered. A serious heart attack on October 25, however, necessitated his entering hospital and he died the following morning.
A large number of residents, including representatives of the Public Service and commercial firms attended the funeral. The Administrator (Hon. Leon ard Murray) also was present.