New Guinea Described
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A FINE descriptive address on “The Mandated Territory of New Guinea” was given by Brig.-General Sir Walter McNicoll, KBE, CB, DSO, at the monthly meeting of the Pacific Islands Society in April. Sir Walter, who was Administrator of the Territory when the Japanese invaded, described the geo graphical features of the Territory (which is 1,000 miles east to west, and 400 miles south to north); the various types of natives; and the progress made in the administration up to the invasion. The address was illustrated with lantern slides.
Dr. C. J. Magee, biologist, described the problems of the military campaign in New Guinea. He showed by lantern slides the serious effect of the damp cli mate and of vegetable moulds on stores and equipment.