Islands

Pacific

Monthly

April, 1959

Vol. XXIX. No. 9

blished 1930

stered at the 0JP.0., Sydney, LV ransmuHon hy post as a newspaper ]

He's Seen The Light!

Perhaps not religiously speaking

because he’s a native of the Sibil Valley of Netherlands New Guinea, and they have had comparatively little contact with the outside world -yet. But they have been catching up over the last few weeks, as a big Dutch exploring expedition is currently using the valley as a springboard into the unknown Star Mountains. This fellow was quick to find out what a torch battery was for—and he’s got the kind of ears that show it off to advantage, too. And note that trouser button attached to his nose! See also page 129.