Conditions In Eastern
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Papua
SAM ARM, March 20. rE residents of Samarai are carrying on with the existing buildings and wharf. The activity at the wharf has improved conditions here a lot; but the local shipping service, provided by the Government, is as usual.
The “Mary Rose,” after installing new engine-parts and running for several hours, was towed back to Samarai, where she is still at anchor. The “Mirigine” is off to Moresby for repairs and slipping.
The “Karu” overdue for slipping by sev eral years (if rumour is to be believed) has taken up duties here temporarily.
The native labour position is now con siderably better, but shortage of rice and other foods is causing headaches to some employers. Cuthberts Mines (Misima) are delaying any large-scale operations until the food position becomes better.
A gang of Europeans and natives, under the direction of Mr. Bert Stubbs is in Milne Bay getting the equipment ready for shipment. An oil company has bought all the fuel installations, and ex pects to be moving them shortly to new sites, in New Guinea and in other places.