Americans Investigate

Death Of Mr. J. Scott

At Lae

FOLLOWING the death of Mr. John Scott early in January, an American Army Skymaster arrived in Lae on January 18, carrying a party of Americans to investigate the cause.

During an argument between Filipino US Army personnel at a New Year’s Eve dance, in Lae, Mr. Scott was struck on the head with a bottle. His skull was fractured and he subsequently died.

Mr. Scott was Lae manager of New Guinea Goldfields Ltd. He was held in high esteem in the Morobe district.

He is survived by his wife.

Mr. G. A. Loudon, of Port Moresby, has been spending a long-overdue holi day in and around Sydney.