Pacific Islands Monthly
The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930
Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 July 1950Vol. XX, No. 12

Guinea Trade

p. 105 · Read in the full issue

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1.000-Tonner For New

THE largest trading vessel to go to New Guinea for private interests has been bought in Sydney by New Guinea Industries, Ltd.

She is the Viria, of 1,000 tons. The sale was made by Captain W. L. Ken nedy, shipbroker of Sydney.

New Guinea Industries, Ltd., is a post war company mainly interested in min ing, timber and shipping. It is under stood that the Viria will be used for distributing oil and other petroleum pro ducts.

A very successful dance was held at the New Britain Club, Rabaul, on June 2 by the Women’s Basketball Club. Several prizes were given and a delightful supper was provided by Mrs. Finn.

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