Wharf To Be Extended

Lae hopes to become the main commercial centre for New Guinea when work on extending its wharf is com pleted in about 18 months. The work was in its initial stages when this photograph was taken in late June.

The extension will take the wharf another 100 ft. to the right of the picture and enable two ships to unload at once. Such is the demand for berths that on occasions four or five overseas ships are standing off awaiting their turn. Another cargo shed is planned.