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Bitapaka
From a Special Correspondent
Rabaul, Sep. 20.
IN memory of those who fell in the landing at Bitapaka in September, 1914, a ceremony was held at the Memorial Stone on September 15.
A gathering of approximately 40 mem bers of the Rabaul and Kokopo Sub-
Branches of the RSS & AIL A, and their friends paid their respect by, “Standing in Silence” and placing wreaths on the Memorial Stone.
Wreaths were laid by Mr. A. J. Gaskin on behalf of the Rabaul Sub-Branch RSS & AIL A; Mr. W. Dishon on behalf of the Administration; and by Capt. J, Duncan on behalf of the Rabaul Masonic Lodge.
Several other private wreaths were laid.
Much credit is due to the Administra tion Officials, Messrs. Dishon and Dix for the orderly appearance of the Mem orial Stone and the surroundings, and to Mesdames Dix and Searl for the beauti ful wreaths seen at the ceremony.
The young Misses Thomas and Pennefather, daughters of New Guinea residents of long standing, placing wreaths on the Memorial Stone.