PAPUAN NOTES LIFE ON THE ISLAND
Port Moresby residents open a subscription for Mer A Watkins project and details unfold on freight rates. Court actions involve Jeremiah Jackson v Yates over Misima mine with injunction pending, while natives are convicted for theft at the wharf. News covers Burns Philp activity, racecourse plans, shipping adjustments, and local social notes including a dentist wedding in Samarai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Court
Jiusstiefore
Jeremiah Jackson
Yates
Misiauli
Wats Cain
Misima
R.D. Berke
CR Jennings
Jennings Om Jennings
Sydney
Jennings
Bunting
Lanrahords
Samarcat
Wallin
Messra I Purns Philp and Co
Woodlark Island
Samarai
Montera
Ruka
Phila
Hoth
Gouvernor's Secretary Serves as Acting Leader at Absence
During the governor’s absence the Leve tenement Secretary acts as administrator, taking up residence at government depot. Permissive occupancy is granted for about 10 acres on the Konedoln road toward the wireless station. Major Dudley met Mr Richardaan Uo Samara and returned via the Mentors with Dr. Simson. The Morinda arrived with 600 tons for Port Moresby, calling at Samarai and Woodlark Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staniforth Sonali
Cramyert
Levetemeent
Seth
Government Dewi
Konedoln
Tattor
Dudley
Blevala
Richardaan Uo Samara
Rahal
Kidvonsson
Iria
Miss Frings
New Jernea
General Wisdom
Abr
IL Murray
Livescor of Agriculture
Odes Woodman
Sepik
Franklin
Theo Loveney
J. J. Klartfey
Lawangy
Hisia Plantation
T. D. Ryan
Kori
F. E. Veussenk
Governor Visits Papua Stations on Laurahada Trip
Sir Hubert Murray visited Abaw Samarai Bayiar s Cape Nelson Maiha Giligili Plantation Eart Cape Salamy and Deini. At Salame he met many Mission teachers and students who thanked him for his good wishes and hoped for his return to Papua. On return, Crown Law Officer E B Bignold heard two cases. Customs revenue totals for Samurai and July are listed, and the Port Moresby Orchestra held a large December dance with about 60 attendees. Public holiday on September 1 was announced, amid scheduling adjustments for the annual race meeting. Whitten Bros. agency received 300 tons of rice from Hong Kong and BNA Trading Co. 200 tons of rice arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hubert Murray
Abaw
Samarai
Bayiars
Cape Nelson
Maiha
Giligili
Eart Cape
Salamy
Deini
Salame
Methodist
Hrbor Ohidrege
Olive
M. K. Gilmour
E. B. Bignold
Aba
Sir Hubert
Bignold
Central Court
Shell
Deru
Port Moresby
Jereman
Messrs. Whitten Bros
Hong Kong
BNA Trading Co
Fly River notes and probate of companies in Territory report
Government report and archive notes detail Fly River exploration progress and a police presence along Alice River in 1922, with native affairs commentary and a list of companies struck off the Papua governance register. It also covers an American sugar expedition, a road accident verdict, port charges, leases, and a children's event at Port Moresby with prizes and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oideken
Fly River
Territ
Alice River
J. Austen
Pt MS
Government
Ptuguat 23
Registrar of Companies
Oro Rawlantation Company
St. Cape Vogel
New Cruinea
Banks
Cape Vogel
Papua Mineral OF Company Ltd
Goodenough Bay Mineral Oi Company Ltd
Samarai Petroleuom Company Ltd
Coolingwood Bay Mineral Oil Company Ltd
5. A. Greenland
Native Affairs Department
Mra
Greenland
Amniit
Schenme
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rex
Rex Hame
Aral Grocers
Nilwoods
Rex Hams
White Horse
Scotland
Burns, Philp and Co. Ltd
Cairns
Mer
Watkins
Tantar
Port Mooresby
Watking
Australia
Department of Thon
Territories
Mesers
Burns Philp
Luk
Svilew
Jas
Lapeirt
Gunes Bown
Commissioner For Native Affairs
P. J. Mae
Straits Services
Singapore
Papo
Brisbane
Messrs
Burns Philpcal Co
Pepin
H.'s
Dort Morvesby
Hisiu
Mina
Hess
Frewan
E. Weine
Samira
Camp
Arnold
Mwe
Tn A. Bayer
Saamata
R.A.A.F
Johnson
Abau
Santaraj
Uantara
Bir
Nason-Jones
Mina Par
Lae
Rabaul
Water Supply
Pie
Fore
Ndelanle
Moe
Wurler
Loaten
American Party
Howe
Aupgoet
Berk
Comentite
Teat
Syrat
Cleo
Veit
Winnoehf Yard
Woo
Eise
Port Mores
Tipewrt
Toval
Toe Tle
Labeler
Mie
Teck
Istinal
Peek
Barantles
Jesweil
Cate
Sonrabara
Children’s Sall
J. B. Clark
Miss McCurley
Meeers G. Christie
H. Saunders
J. Garlick
Yoemtier
Cho
Lucille Ownpain
Columbine
Stole McGrath
Miss Iam
Rene Doilleans
Lorn James
Goth Lik
Lucy Panton
Kinaman
Jack Panten
Aun
Clive Mustard
Jolie Walker
Richard Gore
de Edie Frame
Wooden Soldier
Roger Chalmers
Powiter Boil
Tessie Washington
Gollywog
Allan
Dolly
Fie Clarke
Afos
Felix the Cat
Jaute
Stewart
Amois Hisenus
Esme
Mary Meloear
Sunbeam
Bild
Picretti
Ivy Trahamslaw
Valerie Matthews
Beryl Mustard
Werald
Price Heal
Herald
Dick Lett
Stan Hs
Peter Pan
Peter Jefts
Trustee Service
What
Vt Veryone
Itace Op
Tradlee
Ecs
Amnanier
Tocome
Javedis Funda
Manases
Queensland Trustees Ltd
Bris
Lina
Milch
Nesti Comden
Nestle
Denal
Cath
Tad
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