More Japs In Hiding

WHEN four Japanese soldie surrendered themselves to tl Dutch authorities in Hollandi Dutch New Guinea, last Octoh (they were recently repatriate aboard the Jananese mortuary sh which visited New Guinea —s< elsewhere this issue) most peop believed that they were the last the Jap troops still in hiding sm the Pacific War.

However, at the beginning April it was reported from Mani that military aircraft had dropp« leaflets over Lubang Island, miles from that port, urging Japs known to be in hiding thei to give themselves up.

Still in possession of their rustii rifles, but with their uniforms loi since worn out, the men are said be dressed in animal skins and a. led by a fanatical Imperial Guar' officer who will not let the m» believe that the war is over.

A Japanese mission, using a higl powered amplifier system, has far unsuccessfully tried to persua the party to surrender.

IT Mr. J. G. Smith, a Brisba:, barrister, has been appointed Pub.

Service legal officer in Papua-Ne Guinea. He will represent tl Crown in court hearings. M.

Smith and their three children w live at Port Moresby.