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Air Service Restored To NG Goldfield
Lae, Sept. 1.
WEDNESDAY, August 28, saw the in auguration of the first post-war scheduled air service from Lae to Wau launched by Mandated Air Lines.
The first plane left Lae drome at 8 a.m. with passengers and mail and re turned at 11 a.m.
At present the service is a weekly one; but traffic probably will soon warrant an increase. Most people travelling to the Goldfields prefer planes to the rigours and discomforts of travel by the road in its present state. Given a good road, the opportunity of seeing the many scenic beauties en route might appeal to some, especially newcomers.
Heavy cargo must continue to go by road, but the air service will give Gold fielders an opportunity of receiving their bread, rice and perishable food in a fresh condition.
Mr. James Ivor Ball, chief engineer of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company’s refinery. New Farm, Brisbane, passed away recently. Some years ago he was on the staff of the CSR Company in Fiji.