Jottings From Wewak

From a Special Correspondent WEWAK, March 10.

STIRRED from our sloth by the con stantly appearing items on Angoram, we submit the following Wewak News:— Our popular District Officer Mr. Horrie Niall has returned to the Islands, and has been in Port Moresby attending the

District Officers Conference. We are glad to have both Mr. and Mrs. Niall back with us. * * * Also aboard the “Montoro” are Mr. and Mrs. R. Chugg, well-known in the Terri tory pre-war. It is hoped that this popu lar Medical Assistant and his wife will enjoy their sojourn with us as much as they did their long stay in Madang. ♦ * * Mrs. Ellis, with her two children will soon arrive in Wewak from Port Moresby, to join her husband who has recently resigned from the Administration to take up mining in the Maprik District. This family is a welcome addition to our popu lation. * * * Recent departures from Wewak are Mrs. England, wife of Mr. Peter England ex Native Labour Inspector of Wewak; Mrs. Mclnerney the popular wife of our local medico, Dr. John Mclnerney; Mr. J.

Theskston our well-liked “Cop,” together with his sister-in-law, Mrs. G. Dainty; and Mr. N. Paterson a trader from But, who is also in ex-administration man. * • ♦ Wewak has had already this year, many distinguished Administration, Service and Commercial visitors. Amongst these were — Mr. J. Wakefield of the British Pood Co-operative; Mr. Larry Dwyer; Mr.

Grainger; Mr. Conroy; Mr. J. Millar, Dr. lan Hogbin; Mr. Doherty from the War Gratuity Department; Mr. Cotterell- Dormer, Director of Agriculture; and Mr.

Reik, Veterinary Surgeon.

According to the Queensland Public Works Minister (Mr. Power), local gov ernment will be restored to Thursday Is land from July 1, 1948, and an election will be held on June 19, to choose a council of seven members.