Correction

Mott-Marlin Metal Cruisers

IN August “PIM” it was stated that Mott-Marlin cruisers were equipped with an “engine-operated bilge pump.”

This was an error.

Owing to the metal construction of the cruisers, no water is taken into the bilges at all. A small hand-pump is supplied, to be used if water splashes in over the side. This has been found to be all that is necessary.

Mr. Robert Shennan, with his son, Mr.

Noel Shennan, ex-RAAF, have returned to New Guinea after an absence of several years. Both are employed by Bulolo Gold Dredging Limited.

A list of clergymen who are registered in the Territory of New Guinea to cele brate marriages, appearing in a recent issue of the Papua-New Guinea Gazette, shows there is a total of 119, of whom 85 are Roman Catholics, 21 Lutherans, 9 Methodists and 4 Church of England.

Australia’s national beverage tea — costs 6/9 a lb. in Port Moresby and whisky £lO/13/- a case. The lowly orange has been selling there at 9/6 a dozen!

During 1946, 554 passengers landed in Noumea by air—the majority flying from Australia and New Zealand —and 2,028 by ship. Departures during the year were by air, 608; and by ship, 1,328; making a total of 1,936. Arrivals, therefore, out numbered departures by 646.