Storm Smashes Ancient "Adler"
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Wreck
A TERRIFIC sea, pounding the shores of Apia Bay, Western Samoa, on February 4 and 5, caused a good deal of damage by erosion—and shifted the ancient wreck of the “Adler”. The “Adler” was one of the German war ships destroyed in the “Calliope” hurri cane of 50 years ago; and the staunchly built hull has lain on the reef, in front of Apia, ever since. In this last storm, however, the middle portion of the wreck collapsed.
Sir Walter McNicoll, Administrator of New Guinea, has now recovered from the very serious illness from which he was suffering when the Japanese attacked the Territory. He now is living in Sydney, but has been recently in Melbourne and Canberra attending to Territory affairs.
Mrs. Vic. Neumann, after a long period of anxiety concerning the whereabouts of her husband following the Japanese invasion of New Guinea, has received word that Mr. Neumann is safe and well.
He now is serving as a member of the NG military forces. At present, Mrs.
Neumann and her small daughter, Margaret, are living at Nundah, in
Queensland.