Damaged
pp. 135-136 · Read in the full issue
Mv “Malaita” Slightly
WHEN manoeuvring for shelter in very bad weather off Lord Howe Island, on June 7 the Burns Philp motor-ship Malaita struck one of the pinnacles that in fest that region, anal was slightly damaged, and leaked.
Experts who flew to Lord Howe found that the damage was not enough to prevent continuance of the voyage. Temporary repairs were made and the Malaita reached Nor folk Island on June 13. She will have to receive some attention on her
return to Sydney.
News that she would not be with drawn was received with much relief in Norfolk and Solomon Islands, where supplies have been short.
The Fiji European cost of living index figure rose by two points in the March quarter bringing it to 221 (the base year being taken as 100).
Ratu- George Tuisawau has been appointed a member of the Fiji Ex ecutive Council in place of Ratu Edward Cakobau who is serving with the Fiji Infantry Regiment in Malaya.
Blocks of 4 Australian Stamps; 6V2CI. brown, B’ 2 d. aboriginal, in quanti ties. Also new issue of Papua-New Guinea imprints. Used stamps of Dutch New Guinea. Also all Pacific Islands used stamps in quantities and high value, fine used condition. Great Britain stamps 5/-, 10/-, 20/-, in fine used condition only. Cash by return Air Mail. Current London Market prices paid. Send any thing useful in stamps.—Fosters, Stamp Dealer, 18 Cullum St., London, E.C.3.