Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

Old Hand Reminiscences On Pacific Front and Port Moresby Life

A fragmented reminiscence piece recalls colonial era travel, labor, and prospects in Papua and Port Moresby. It recounts camp life, worker conditions, disease, and supply challenges, with notes on mining sites like Lalakh and Hector, government oversight, and the difficult trek from Port Moresby to Cooktown. The writer reflects on colonists, punishments, and social dynamics among laborers, managers, and local communities.