Tonga, Samoa

German Anthropologist in Tonga, Samoa

A GERMAN anthropologist, Dr.

Koch, arrived in Western Samoa in June after eight months’ study in Tonga where Crown Prince Tugi greatly assisted him in his scientific research work.

Dr. Koch, was sent out by the University of Goettingen in Ger many, to study the history, social life and customs of the Tongan people.

The University of Goettingen sponsored the Apia Observatory during the German regime, pro viding the staff of the institution of which the last Director was Professor Angenheister.

Shortly after they arrived in Brisbane, from Port Moresby, by the Bulolo on July 13, Colonel and Mrs. J. K. Murray motored to their new home near Cleveland, about 20 miles from Brisbane.

M. Jacques ViUemot, who spent four months in Tahiti making films and photographs, held an exhibi tion of his work in Kodak’s Salon Gallery, Sydney, in June, before leaving for France by the “Roma.”

French Oceania received some good publicity from M. Villemot s photo graphs of scenes and native life, which appeared in most of the lead ing Australian illustrated maga zines during his several months in Australia.

Wiliame and Ana Devo, pres idents of the Fijian men’s and women’s organisations, the Viti Cauravou and Matanisiga, are to leave shortly on a holiday visit to Australia and Malaya.

Mrs. Doris Booth, nominated Legislative Council Member for New Guinea, returned to Wau, from a hurried trip South several weeks ago and in early July was visiting Wewak.