Index to Volume XVI.

August, 1945, To July, 1946, Inclusive

[First numeral indicates number of issue and second numeral gives page.]

AIRWAYS.—I-5, 4-5, 5-5, 5-18, 6-5, 6-18, 7-9. 8-2, 8-25, 9-11, 10-9, 10-36, 11-9, 12-12, 12-13.

Allan, Col. H. T.—4-23, 8-17.

Asiatic Countries of Paciflic.—Ambon, 7-59; The Bonins, 7-60; Indonesia, 8-37, 12-74; Borneo, 9-43; Philippines, 10-21; Sarawak, 10-51; Australia’s Betrayal of Indonesian Dutch, 11-7.

Atomic Bomb. —2-3, 7-16, 9-10, 11-60.

BENSON, Rev. James.^-38.

Buck, Sir Peter. —12-36.

Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd.—lo-10, 12-5.

Censorship.—4-23, 9-26.

Christmas Island (Indian Ocean). —5-34.

Caroline Islands.—7-35, 11-38.

Carpenter. W. R., & Co., Ltd.—3-61, 7-19.

Cleland, Brig., D. M.—l-49, 2-71.

Cocoa Production. —12-64.

Cocos Islands.—3-18.

Cook Islands.—Orange Bloc, 1-23, 6-59; New Trading Co., 1-52; Housing Problem, 1-cov. iii.; Mangaia, 1-48, 1-49, 2-34, 3-17, 3-24, 3-48. 4-63, 5-33, 6-13, 6-38, 6-41, 7-39, 8-44, 9-44, 10-39, 10-46; Vice Regal Visit, 2-32; Curio Trade, 2-35; J. Wrights Farewelled, 2-41; New RA for Penrhyn, 2-59; American Occupation, 2-60; Vic tory Celebrations, 2-62; John Pratt, of “Vagus,” 3-35; “Tahitienne,” 3-40, 8-45, 10-28, 10-37; Rarotonga’s War Service, 4-66; 5-38; Land Court Deliberations, 5-5; Air-Mail, 6-7; Dr. Ellison Re tires, 6-9; Census, 6-33; Labour, 7-14, 10-27, 12- 26, 12-52, 12-62; Makea Ariki-Nui’s Marriage, 7-16; Rarotonga’s New Hospital, 7-28; New Club, 7- Storm Damage, 7-63; “Nuku,” 8-28; Medicine Men, 9-36; Tidal Wave, 10-28; Medical Service, 10- Education, 10-45; Prisoners Escape, 10-54; Economic Position, 10-59; Visit of A. G. Osborne, 11- 12-30; Cook Is. Progressive Assn., 11-11, 12- 12-62; Justice, 12-42.

Copra.—l-6, 4-5, 4-57, 5-17, 7-17, 7-19, 8-5, 8- 8-46, 9-41, 10-9, 11-13, 12-9, 12-11.

DEATHS.—David Brown, 1-5; R. H. Brown, 1-7; Sir Robert Gillespie, 1-15; J. F. Crawford, I- R. Chapman, 1-34; T. Morrison, 1-45; Miss Kathleen Deck, 1-53; Lieut. A. Vernier, 1-54; J.

Plyroux, 1-54; Mrs. Aileen Taylor, 1-55; Ada Christian, 2-8; Sgt. P. Coggins, 2-10; Donald Fraser, 2-32; Arthur Peck, 2-36; F/O Trevor Stow, 2-36; W/O G. C. Holmes, 2-46; Mrs. M.

Keeling, 2-59; Bert Ellis, 2-70; G. Sheldon, 2-71; T. Ellis, 3-4; G. E. Watson, 3-4; Les. Joubert, 3-5; James Ballantyne, 3-7; W. C.*B. Baverstock, 3-11; Mrs. A. H. Steward, 3-11; Dr. F. O. Theile, 3- Mrs. Maude Capelin, 3-48; Mrs. A.

Smoothey, 3-60; George Watkins. 4-4; L. Russell, 4- V. B. Rippinggale, 4-52; Mrs. C. A. Kirk wood. 4-57; Capt. J. D. S. Phillips, 4-63; Louis Rogers, 4-64; Mrs. Phoebe Parkinson, 4-66; Mrs.

Schultze, 4-66; Brig.-Gen. E. A. Wisdom, 5-1; Albert Dudley, 5-4; L. V. Waterhouse, 5-11; C.

R. Pinney, 5-17; F/O J. A. Ewen, 5-19; Mrs. J.

Cowling, 5-48; N. S. Falla, 5-55; J. E. Savage, 6-1; Mrs. Mollie Lett, 6-1; Jimmy Smith, 6-16; Mrs. H. C. Monckton, 6-18; E. T. Francis, 6-24; Miss E. Whippy, 6-25; Mr. Cameron R. Buffett, 6- R. S. Haynes, 6-47; Mrs. A. J. Peadon, 7- Capt. R. C. Page, 7-19; F. O. Moody, 7-19; John Larsen, 7-51; W/O J. S. H. Doran, 7-62; Joe Sloane, 8-3, 9-48; Harry O’Kane, 8-6; C.

Winterstein, 8-29; Mrs. F. M. Conrady, 8-35; Ngoroio Makea Ariki, 8-35; Mrs. Gustave Wetzell, 8-42; Mrs. Agnes Korn, 8-65; Mrs.

Estella Guiney, 9-42; Levi Underwood, 9-42; Mrs.

Laura Spence, 9-42; Mrs. Amelia Hooker, 9-42; Mrs. M. Ashley, 9-42; H. B. Deland, 9-42; Eduard Duesterdieck, S’-48; Sister M. Cleary, 10-48; Dr.

G. H. Vernon, 11-9; William Warren Thomas, II- R. H. Wedd, 11-49; P. j. Turner, 11-53; Rev. A. Hardie, 12-29; N. B. Grieves, 12-46.

Decorations for War Service—Lieut, L.

J. Stokie, 1-5; Lieut. J. L. Gilmour, 1-5; Com.

Hore-Lacy, 1-7; Lieut. P. Mason, 1-19; F/O V.

Hjorrlng, 1-25; Brig. D. M. Cleland, 1-49; Cpl.

Tanakesa, 2-19; Pte. Nathaniel Tani, 2-19; List of Awards to Papua and NG Residents, 3-8; Sgt. Josefa Rigamoto, 6-27; Cpl. Biri, 6-43; Lieut. G. A. V. Stanley, 7-19; Capt. H. A. J.

Fryer, 7-19; Cpl. R. Ludeau, 8-45; Capt. J. J.

Searson, 10-60; F/Lieut. R. Stuart, 12-8, Cpl.

Diti, 12-74.

Fiction.—I-28, 2-38, 3-36, 6-32, 7-31, 8-32,

10-39, 11-40, 12-40.

Fitch, Capt. A. S— 9-34.

Prisbie, Rob ert Dean.—2-27; Prisbie, Johnny, Fiji—Natural Cement, 1-7; Shepard Report, 1-14; Indian Curio Trade, 1-15; Central Medical School, 1-16, 5-7, 9-25; Indian Staple Food Short Supplied, 1-17; Recruits for Colonial Service,

1-22, 5-4; Four Years as POW, 1-35; Overseas Travel, 1-45, 4-19, 4-29, 4-55, 11-64; Candlenut Oil, 1-45; Costello Wedding, 1-50; Pineapples, 1- Visit of NZ Governor, 2-19; Victory Cele bration, 2-28; Gold, 2-30, 7-26, 11-10, 12-13; Labour, 2-42, 12-34; New Wealth and Industry, 2- 4-66; Finances and Trade, 2-60, 4-43, 10-24; Land Problems, 2-63; Governor’s Visit to Aus tralia, 3-4, 4-8; Fishing Industry, 3-5, 10-14; Indian Newspapers, 3-17; Banana Industry, 3-21,’ 8-29; TB Hospital, 3-25; Waterside Workers, 2- 25, 5-24; Wartime Controls, 3-40; GPH, 3-48; Morris Hedstrom Scholarship, 3-54, 6-16; Mako gai, 3-55, 12-44; Indians Arm, 4-6- Air-mail Services, 4-19, 6-18, 10-9; Sugar Industry. 4-21, 8-54, 12-41; Rotuma, 4-24; Opening for Dentist, 4-32; “Ba, Bowling—and Beer,” 4-39; Reef Tragedy, 4-44; “Rough Road to Old Levuka,” 4-49, 9-51; Copra, 5-17, 7-17, 8-11, 9-41, 12-9; European Electors Assn., 5-30; When Fiji Wanted More Indians, 5-40; South Seas Bubble, 5-53- Grey’s Book on Lau, 5-60; New Income Tax* 6-6, 7-9; British Grants, 6-8; Sydney Office Closed, 6-10; Knighthood for Ratu Sukuna, 6-14; Estimates for 1946, 6-17; “Oxford in Pacific,’’ 6- Local Chinese Patriots Visit China, 6-37; New Docks Company, 6-39; Dairying, 6-40; Rice Supplies, 6-41; Crocodiles, 6-43; Education, 6-44, 7- Nuffield Scholarship Winner, 6-46; Hurri cane, 7-3, 8-28; Giant Fish. 7-19; Hotel Hours, 7- Anglican Synod Meets, 7-25; Legislative Council, 7-33, 12-24; Story of Old Fiji, 7-52; Reversal of Govt. Indian Policy, 8-1; War Memorial, 8-3; Shipbuilding, 8-5, 8-44; Military S?rvices, 8-6; Hydro-Electric Scheme, 8-7; Price Control, 8-13, 12-53; Agriculture. 8-18, 12-47; Fijian Individualism, 8-34; Levuka Wireless School, 8-38; “Glide” Shipwreck, 8-39; Iron Ore, 8- War Loan, 8-41; Population Trends, 9-9, 10- Indian High Commissioner’s Visit, 9-10, 11- Seamen’s Institute, 10-15, 11-57; Town Board’s Plans, 10-22; Housing, 10-27; Cakobau, 10- Rotuma, 10-48; V-Contingent in London, 11- Government Loan, 11-18; Indians Over running Suva Residential Areas, 11-24, 12-19; Death of Apolosi, 11-67; Proposed Aerodrome Site, 12-12; Gifts to Britain, 12-14; Birthday Honours, 12-27.

Gilbert And Ellice Islands Colony.—

7-42, 9-21.

London Missionary Society—3-53.

Malaria.—B-31, 12-32.

Marianas. —2-61, 12-34.

Methodist Overseas Mission. —1-27, 1-44, 10-51. 10-51.

Morris, Hedstrom, Ltd.—9-27, 12-31.

Murphy, J. J.—4-4, 7-64, 8-16.

Murray, Col. J. K.—2-5, 3-10.

NAURU AND OCEAN IS.—Phosphate, 2-63, 3- 25, 7-11, 8-11, 11-15; Nauru Officials Murdered by Japs, 3-6; Ocean Is. Reoccupied, 3-7; New Home for Ocean Islanders, 4-4, 11-13; Massacre of Ocean Islanders, 4-6, 7-7, 10-13; Nauru Under Japs, 4-54, 11-50; New Administrator for Nauru, 5-19; Ocean Islander Seven Months in a Canoe, 5- Missing Nauruans, 6-5; War Damage, 10-27.

New Caledonia.—New Colonial Policy, 1-48, 10-50, 11-46; Indonesian Labourers, 2-8, 2-21; Social Spirit, 2-28; Economic Set-up, 2-42; Plague in Loyalties, 2-71; French Election, 5-21; Nickel Economy, 5-22; Race Track Becomes Airport, 5-39; PAA Base, 5-41; Return to Peace time Lethargy, 7-37; Sam Millar’s Story, 8-43; Aerial Cross Roads, 8-50; Budget for 1946, 10- 22; War Dead, 11-64; French Collaborators, 12- New Guinea (See also Papua-NG).—New Guinea Clubs, 1-42, 2-24, 4-56, 6-16, 9-11, 11-31, 12-68; Rehabilitation Funds, 1-51, 4-58, 5-60, 10- 10-64; Jap POW, 2-13; Lincoln Bell, 2-34, 6- Gold, 2-42, 2-70, 6-22, 7-43, 7-51; Bougain ville, 2-47. 4-44, 7-67; Missing Rabaul Civilians, 2-47, 3-3, 3-9, 3-13, 3-49, 4-9, 4-15, 4-66, 5-7, 11- Pension for Dependents, 3-5, 6-6, 7-67, 12- 17; Demand for Inquiry, 6-8, 7-27, 8-5, 10-15, 10-22, 11-53, 12-21, 12-28; List of Rabaul Sur vivors, 3-5; Mutiny of Native Troops, 2-cov. i., 4- Ex-Pro. Board Properties, 3-7, 11-11; Wau Road, 3-27, 5-21, 7-25; *War in Benna Benna Country, 3-28; Wrecked Rabaul, 3-59; Cocoa Plantations Survive, 4-44; Peterson’s Escape from Rabaul, 4-46; Capt. J. H. Edwards, 4-68; Madang Patriots, 5-21; Armistice Day in Rabaul, 5- Book of Old Laws, 5-42; Missionaries Who Lost Their Lives in Rabaul, 5-42; Navigating the Sepik, 5-56; Sandy Creek, 5-56; Anniversary of Fall of Rabaul, 6-5, 7-8; Rebuilding Rabaul, 6-7; Wisdom Policy, 6-22; Rabaul Electricity Co., 6- Last Days in Rabaul, 6-48; RSSAILA, 6-57;

Bill Korn, 7-21; Cinchana Plantation, 7-40; “Story of Rabaul,’’ 7-45, 3-30, 9-32; Deported Enemy Aliens, 8-12, 9’-23, 9-50, 10-25; RLS Relics Lost 8- Jap Ceremony to Australian Dead, 8-36 : Duk-Duks, 8-45; Escape by AWA Man from Rabaul, 8-51; Chinese in Occupied Rabaul, 8-58; Roll of NGVR, 8-66; Trusteeship, 9-13; Sepik District, 9-40; NG Representative in Victory Contingent, 10-13; Escape of “Lakatoi,” 10-30, 11- 12-33; Scholarship Fund, 11-8, 12-54; New Hostel at Lae, 11-14; Wewak, 11-18; First' Ger man Capital, 11-71; How War Came in 1942 12- Coe Family, 12-61.

New Guinea (Dutch).—Shangri-La, 4-65 8-10 8-10.

New Hebrides.—New Allied Base at Santo 3- High Chief Shot. 10-26; Division of Con dominium Urged, 11-21.

Niue.—3-27.

Norfolk Island—Appointment of New Adminis trator, 5-5, 6-5, 9-16, 10-9; Gloucester’s Visit 9- PAClFlC.—Private Enterprise Flourishing in Central Pacific but Murdered in West, 1-3; Pacific Islands Society, 1-25, 2-28; Island Bases 1- Hi., 2-8, 3-54, 7-57; Return to Normal Trade May Take Years, 2-5; End of Pacific War 2- Timor’s Future. 2-8; Jap Atrocities, 2-8 : Famous Danes of Pacific, 2-16; Archaeology, 2- Brit. Possession in S. Pacific, 2-cov. iii.; “Finance Kills Romance,’’ 3-26; German Secret Agents, 3-34; Death of Last Member of De Rays Expedition, 3-48; Origin of “Bulamakau,” 3-62, 4- “PIM” Prize for NMP’s, 4-27; NZ After Pacific Trade, 4-31, 12-7; Wireless Services Re stored, 4-38; Polynesian Club of Sydney, 4-57; Islands Church Criticised, 4-59; The Gamble of Pacific Islands Planting, 5-3; Seeking a Refuge in Islands, 4-60, 4-61; Radio Men’s Work in War, 4-68; Home Building in Pacific Islands, 5- 6-28; Future Government, 6-25; Early Mis sionary Work, 6-35; Political and Territorial Changes, 7-5; Traders’ Tales, 7-40, 8-27; Value of Franc, 7-62; Jungle Campaigns, 7-62; US Medical School for Guam, 8-3; New Year Honours, 8-3; Robt. Gillespie Pty., Ltd., 8-7- Mosquito Repellants, 8-35; American “Lake,’’ 9-7; Men Who Introduced Native Labour to Australia, 9-37; Buck’s New Book on Polynesia 9- Peace Stamps, 9-14, 10-18; History, 10-45’ 11-35; Line Islands, 10-59’; Fate of RC Mis sionaries During War, 11-5; South Seas Club, 11-10; Trade Union Machinery Set-up, 11-27- Weather Forecasting, 11-28; Medical Schools’ 11- Tidal Wave, 12-8; Brit. Subs. Visit to Central Pacific, 12-11; NZ Trade With Islands 12- Defence, 12-25; Par Eastern Liaison Office 12-38; Islands Club, 12-74.

Pacific Territories Association.—3-56, 5-59 9- 17, 12-14.

Page, Harold H.—3-7, 7-18; Page, Rodger, 10- Papain.—ll-25.

Papua (See also Papua-NG) .—Broadcasts for Natives, 1-21; Impressions of War Damage, 2-9; Rubber Production, 2-18; Kapok, 2-24; Muddling Through, 2-29; War Memorial, 2-40; War Graves, 3- Bigger Profits for Steamships Trading, 3-62, 5- Kotaki Rubber Closes Down, 4-27; Major Gordon Lett, 6-31; Effect of War on Natives, 6- APC to Resume, 7-17; Hon. H. L. Murray, 8-3; TB Incidence, 8-21; “You Wouldn’t Know the Old Town Now,” 8-26; Officers’ Rest House, 8-34; Cuthbert’s Misima Mine, 10-45; Only White Outlaw (Joe O’Brien), 10-46; Wasted Army Goods, 10-60; Proposed Model Village, 11-12, 12- 9; Samarai, 11-63.

Papua-NG Provisional Administration.—Mr.

Ward and ‘Big Firms,” 1-4; Gratuities for Natives, 1-5; Production Control Board, 1-6, 10-11, 10-12; Provisional Admin. Bill, 1-8, 1-10; Soldier Settlement, 1-49; Timber, 1-55, 2-48, 3-23, 4- 4-36, 5-52, 6-28, 12-54; New Administrator, 2-5; Cost of Administration, 45-46, 2-10; Reply to Bryson, MP, 2-15; Native Labour, 2-22, 3-4, 4-7, 8-8, 10-42, 12-13; Peace Celebrations, 2-26; Health, 2-40, 11-28; Traders, 3-12; Planters Ap peal to Britain, 3-15; E. J. Ward, 3-30, 4-3, 4-7, 5- Use of Jap POW, 3-19; Future Capital, 3- 63, 11-64; Rehabilitation Progress, 4-7, 4-53, 5-6, 6- 6-39, 7-8, 7-10, 8-3, 8-4, 9-10, 10-8, 11-13, 12-10, 12-15; A 18, 4-36, 4-41, 5-22, 4-21, 6-59, 7- “Cohen’s Walking Stick,” 4-59; Public Service Appointments, 4-62, 5-4, 6-5; War Dis posals, 5-1, 8-14, 9-9, 10-24, 11-49: Judge Gore Returns, 5-28; Cattle Industry, 6-13, 7-55; “New Theories,” 6-38; Oil Search, Ltd., 6-43; Sydney Welfare Bureau Closes, 6-57; War Damage In surance, 6-57, 10-14: Officials Wanted, 6-63;

Army Vegetable Production, 7-35; Future of Territory, 7-41; School of Civil Administration, 7- 8-65; Laws of Territories, 7-66; Copra, 8-5, 10-9; New Guinea Cherries, 8-52; “Talk-Talk,” 8- 9-29, 10-33, l2-35; Mekeo Boys at Government House, 9-11; Returning Evacuees, 9- 10-5, 10-11, 11-3, 12-57; Mrs. Baker of Witu, 9-16; Endorsement for Ward Policy, 9-22; W. C. Groves for Education Dept., 10-9; Cloth ing Coupons, 10-31; Native Welfare, 10-49’, 12-27; PIB, 10-52, 12-5, 12-71; Errol Flynn, 10-53; Bank Deposits, 10-58; Oil Search, 11-17; “Dusted”

Natives, 11-30; Cargo-Cult, 11-44, 12-45; Aust.

Taxation, 11-52; Debates over ABC, 11-61; Naturalisation. 11-63, 12-11; ABC Broadcasting Stations, 12-46.

Parkinson, Sir Cosmo. —1-7.

Pidgin English.—l-26.

Pitcairn Is —2-19, 3-54, 9-5, 10-28, 10-40.

Roman Catholic Missions—Io-58.

Rubber. —2-18.

SADD, Rev. Alfred.—2-57, 3-19.

Samoa, Western.—RC Centenary, 1-18; Armed Hold-up, 1-33; New Administrator (Voelcker), 3-6, 6-26, 9-9; Labour, 3-27, 4-27; Census, 3-30, 10-30; VJ-Day, 3-32; Chiefs Visit NZ, 4-5; Self- Government, 4-25; Robert Gibbmgs, 4-30; Topsoil Theory, 4-70; Need for Agricultural Dept., 5-18; Govt. Report (1941-45), 5-31; From Annie’s to Aggie’s, 5-44; Sir Alfred Turnbull Retires, 6-6; First Elected MLC, 6-21; Future Plans, 6-24; Banana Industry, 6-27; Exports, 6-30, 10-44; Desiccated Coconut, 6-31; Exodus of Young People, 6-58; Trusteeship, 8-25; NZ Benefits from Samoan Dollars, 8-28; Subdivision of Reparation Estates, 9'-28; Banana “Figs,” 9-42, 10-18, 12-18; New Coconut Cream Industry, 10-19, 11-48, 12- 46; Tidal Wave, 10-28, 12-49; Fire Destroys Nelson’s Store, 11 11; European Officials, 11-66; Prosperity, 12-9; Banana Flour, 12-54.

Samoa, American. —11-30.

Scrub Typhus.—2-46, 9-14.

Seton, Sir Claude. —1-5, 3-8.

Shell Fishing Industry.—B-3, 12-31.

Ships and Shipping.—New Shipping Line Planned, 1-7; Shipping Tables, 2-70, 4-71, 5-62, 6- 7-68, 8-59, 9-57, 10-55, il-55, 12-56; “Viti,” 3-27, 5-33; Tahitienne, 3-40, 5-38, 10-29, 10-35; “Bulolo,” 3-45, 8-48, 10-25; “Kia Kia,” 3-61; “Malaita,” 5-41; “Maclaren King,” 6-46; When “Maiwara” Became ‘‘Van Rees,” 6-54; Shipping War, 8-17; Matson Ships, 8-47, 9-55 s 10-25; “Polynesien,” 8-62; ‘‘Southern Cross,” 9-11, 11- 34; New Ships for Union Co., 9-57; ‘‘Lakatoi,” 10-30, 11-57, 12-33; ‘‘River Hunter,” 12-17; “Matua,” 12-33.

Solomon Islands.—‘‘Dutchman’s One Man War on Guadalcanal,” 1-24; “Francis Drake,” 1-38; Native Welfare, 1-51; Timber Survey, 1-55, 2-63; Restrictions Relaxed, 2-5; Sydney Office Closed, 2-5; Liquidating Japs, 2-6; Sea Riddles, 2-17; Josselyn’s War, 2-41; Job of Navy Intelligence, 2- Capt. Bertie Hall, 3-16; Wartime Pig-Hunt, 3- Missionaries Return, 4-56; New Roads, Ports, 4-63; Capt. C. H. V. Hodgers, 4-65; Post war Conditions, 5-15; Trade, 5-43; Controls Lifted, 6-7; New Capital, 7-22, 8-29; Native Pastor in Australia, 7-36; Criticism of Adminis tration, 7-65; Planters Return in “Southern Cross,” 8-8, 9-11, 11-34; Communism, 8-22; H.

Markham, 8-41; Gold, 8-55, 12-13; Shell Money, S-30; Gill’s Plantation, 10-12; Mrs. Ruby Boye, 9- Rice, 11-27; Kauri Timber on Vanikoro, 12-32.

Sunday Island. —1-37, 11-40.

TAHITI (and Fr. Oceania). —General, 1-37, 2-9, 2-10 2-49, 2-39, 3-48, 4-28, 6-50, 6-57, 7-21, 7-29, 7- 7-47, 7-48, 7-56, 7-57, 7-60, 7-67, 8-34, 8- 10-45, 11-43, 11-47, 12-54, 12-66; Chinese, 2-5, 7-24; Vernier Family, 2-9; New Hospital for Rai’atea, 2-25; Overcrowding, 4-48; New Governor, 8-5; Closed to Tourists, 8-6, 12-34; Planters’ Grievances, 12-19.

Thursday Island and Torres Strait. —War Dam age, 6-58, &’-8, 12-26; James Clark, 7-54; Pearling, 10- 12-5; Evacuees Return, 11-8; “Deliverance”

Harry, 11-42.

Tonga.—New Church, 1-5; Visit of Hedstroms, 1-6- Price of Flour, 2-32; Scholarship, 2-32; Hospitality, 3-27; Centenary, 4 ; 5 ’ 5 - 48 -. 6 ‘ 10 ’

Future Prospects, 5-12; Black-birdmg, 7-56, Tourist House, 9-14; Prisoners Escape 9-45; Rabbits, 11-57; Noble Title Challenged, 12-50.

VERNON (“Doc”), G. H.—ll-9, 11-58, 12-64.

Voelcker, Lieut.-Col. F. W.—3-6, 4-28.

WASPS, Black, from Zanzibar.—3-46, 4-42, 6- 30, 9-43.

Sixty-five Tahitian conscripts have ar rived in Noumea by the ‘! Sa^ ir p i do their military service in New Cale donia. They occupy im attractive seaside pomn at Plum, south of the port, where 10,000 Americans were formerly stationed.

A plan is under consideration to or ganise a ’plane service to cover New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. It is reported that eleven seaplanes have been bought in America.

The Australian Government represen tative and the New Zealand liaison officer in Noumea placed wreaths on the Noumea war memorial on Anzac Day.

The wreaths were tied with tricolour ribbons.

Twenty-three New Caledonian brides of US Servicemen arrived in San Fran cisco on April 11. One of them wrote back to say that of all the wonderful things she saw in this great city what most impressed her were the lifts!

Air France has started a regular nassenger service from Paris to Mart inique, and is now reported to be planning a service between France, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Indo-China. This, it is proposed, will cross the US from New York to San Francisco, and touch at American island bases en route.

The qualification for a native to vote at New Caledonian elections is that he (or apparently she) is able to write.

M. Dumien, a talented painter of the New Caledonian and Tahitian scene, has been holding a successful exhibition of his paintings. This opened the first week in May in Noumea.