Tng Airman Is Married

Squadron-Leader C. A. Baskett,

D.F.C., who in 1935-36 was employed at Bulolo, New Guinea, and who has many Territory friends, was married re cently in Canada. His bride was Miss

Vivian Temple. After joining the RAF, Squadron-Leader Baskett flew Hampden bombers over enemy territory for over a year, and, although full details have not yet reached here, it is believed that he won his decoration while on one of these operations. At present he is in Canada as an instructor in the Empire Air Train ing Scheme. He is a brother of Mr P H. G. Baskett, of the ANGAU.

Squadron-Leader and Mrs. Baskett.

In the six months ended June 30, 1942, Norfolk Island exported £6,022 worth of produce (all to Australia) and imported £5,905 worth (all from Australia). In the same period of last year the figures were: Exports, £9,019; imports, £10,850.

Although all European members of the Methodist Overseas Mission were com pelled to leave Papua at the time of the civil evacuation, the society’s headquarters in Sydney report that the Tongan ministers have been carrying on with success, and that, due to their efforts, the ordinary work of the mission has been maintained.

The Methodist Church in New Zealand has decided to establish a “Rehabilita tion Fund” so that mission work in the Solomon Islands may be resumed as soon as, the opportunity presents itself.