Deaths Of Islands People

Mr. Julian McNicoll The death occurred at Keravat, near Rabaul, on February 6, of Mr.

Julian McNicoll. Mr. McNicoll, whose mother was a Tolai, died in his sleep at 61. He had been ill for some time.

At the outbreak of World War II Mr. McNicoll was employed as a labour overseer on Volupi Planta tion, near Rabaul. During the days of the Japanese invasion of Rabaul he displayed outstanding bravery when helping with the evacuation of troops and civilians from the town.

For this he was awarded the DSM, and later he won a bar to this medal.

He afterwards joined the Royal Aus tralian Navy.

After the war Mr. McNicoll re turned to New Britain and was em ployed by the Department of Agri culture at the Lowlands Experimental Station, Keravat.

Mr. Pang Chung Sing

Rabaul lost one of its best-known identities with the death in March of Pang Chung Sing. He had been ill for some months.

Pang, who was an employee of the New Guinea Club for more than 15 years, made many friends through his activities at the club. He was right

hand man to manager Len Kent. ! looked after the needs of memb< and guests; nothing was too miu trouble for him; everybody spa warmly of him.

Pang was born in Rabaul in 15 and lived there all his life. He was member of the Kuo Min Tang 1 many years. He had a number other interests.

He is survived by his parents, fi brothers and four sisters.

Mr. Ugi Biritu The death occurred in Goroka March 15 of Mr. Ugi Biritu, a mei; ber of the P-NG House of Assemb: See p. 12 for a report.

Dr. Yves Merlet Doctor Yves Merlet, chief Noumea’s Municipal Bureau Hygiene, died on March 5, followii an accident while skin diving. E Merlet had been a keen diver ft many years. The accident occurn on the barrier reef near the Amedt lighthouse.

Dr. Merlet had greatly aided tJ Noumea Aquarium by supplying with deep sea specimens.

He had done invaluable work head of a flying TB detection squas He left a widow and family.