Moresby Gets New Wharf
pp. 115-116 · Read in the full issue
At Last
Moresby, Sept. 1.
r E first section of the new con- Crete Port Moresby wharf, now ready for general shipping traffic, appears to have cost about £150,000, with a further cost of over £30,000 for excavation and re
clamation. Total cost of the whole work, including Customs Sheds not yet contracted for, will be about £400,000.
The wharf construction has been carried out by Hornibrook Con structions, Ltd., now responsible for some of the biggest works in the Territory. Hornibrooks begin the demolition of the old wharf im
mediately the local authorities take over the new structure; and a further concrete structure will be erected where the old wharf now stands. When the whole project is completed two large ships will be able to work at the wharf simul taneously.
Construction of the new wharf commenced in January, 1952, and has made remarkable progress. It is one of the biggest public works undertaken in the Territory since World War 11.
Radio New Zealand announces seasonal changes in frequency, effective September 4, 1953. The early morning and evening Islands transmissions will, until further notice, be carried on 9520 kc/s and the day-time transmission on 11.780 kc/s.
iinfs ea o s ri a oU p e“ian f d p af e NG, will start in December if the “wet” is on schedule. The Bulolo Forestry Station in August was tubing the young plants ready for transplanting to the plantation area. They are preparing 140,000 seedling trees, which is sufficient for 200 acres. This will bring the replanted area up to 500 acres.