Engineering Shop On Old

Jap Ship Interesting Enterprise Near Lae

rE war-battered Jap transport “Myoko Maru,” near Lae, is to be converted into engineering workshops and residence for Mr. John F. Hoile and his brother.

When the Japs were attacking the Salamaua-Buna area, the Allies bombed the “Myoko Maru,” and the Japs beached her on the Lae side of Malahang. She settled on an even keel, and, later, she provided accommodation for thousands of American and Australian troops, mov ing north. At first, only her nose touched the shore; but as the years passed, the sea receded, and the old ship is now almost entirely surrounded by shingle.

Hoile Brothers say that, in their naval workshop, they will specialise on mach inery for hydro-electric plants, and par ticularly lighting plants for plantations, mines, etc.