of Papua-New Guinea

Retirement of J. H. McDonald of Papua-New Guinea

From Our Own Correspondent

Port Moresby. July 5.

AFTER 28 years in the Territory, Mr.

J. H. McDonald left Moresby on the “Bulolo” for Sydney, where he will live in retirement. Mr. McDonald, who was Assistant Director of District Services when he retired, came here with the Ex propriation Board after World War I. He joined the Administration on April 25, 1925, and after a short term as a patrol officer became an Assistant District Offi cer and later a District Officer. Most of his service was in the Seoik district, Madang, Manus, New Ireland and Bou gainville. He was with ANGAU during the war and was appointed Assistant Director of District Services soon after civil administration resumed.