Oil Exploration In Papua

THE Australian Petroleum Company Pty., Ltd., reports that during De cember it was engaged at Oroi, Papua, in sealing upper formations in the well, and the depth remained at 1,694 feet. On the completion of this work, drilling operations will be con tinued.

Construction work at other drilling sites in Papua is progressing satisfactorily, and it was expected to spud-in at Upoia not later than January 15, 1949, and at Hohoro about three weeks later.

Messrs. Brian J. Holloway, and Arthur G. Rackeman, in December, received appointments as officers in the Royal Papuan Constabulary.