Islands

Pacific

Monthly

January, 1949

Vol. XIX. No. 6.

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BEAUTIFUL MADANG, chief copra port of the New Guinea mainland, retained most of its pre-war charm in spite of bomb damage. The semi-circular bathing pool, built by the Allied forces, can be seen lower left. The wharf at lower righ t. The old busin ess centre, close to the wharf , was destroyed, as was the hotel and most of the houses. The whole Madang area is one of blue water, many bays and inlets and green palm trees. Reconstruction is going ahead rapidly. —Photo by Whites Aviation. Ltd.