and Trochus
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Australian Exports of MOP and Trochus
THE Australian Department of Commerce recently published ex port figures of mother-of-pearl and trochus shell for 1952.
MOP exports amounted to
2,045,120 lbs, of which 1,108,800 lbs came from Queensland fisheries, 676,480 from Western Australia, and 259,840 from Northern Territory.
Trochus totalled 2,238,320 lb, Queensland supplying 2,228,800 lbs and Western Australia the remain ing 9,520 lbs; none was exported from Northern Territory.
Following a recent decision, the French Oceania Government is about to commence work on the re storation of the famous marae in the district of Paea. It will be re built and restored to the condition shown in early drawings and sketches. Other marae in Tahiti and adjacent islands will also be restored.