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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 September 1953Vol. XXIV, No. 2

Water Spearmen

p. 27 · Read in the full issue

Trophy For Under

To mark the Centenary of New Caledonia being celebrated this month, and as a compliment to his many old friends in the French Colony, Mr. Charles Sullivan, Sydney merchant, has donated a trophy for the New Caledonia Under-water Spear-fishing Competition. It is 2 ft 6 in. high, and is a modern design, artistic and attractive. The photograph shows the trophy, with Mr. Sullivan seated be side it. It Is now in Noumea, awaiting its new owner. The sport of under-water spear-fishing is winning many new ad herents in New Caledonia, as in most Pacific Islands. There is now a large and very active club in Port Moresby.