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Papua New Guinea: Land of wonders and imperial promise
Papua, the largest world island, offers grand central mountains, mist effects, vast rivers, and rich timber for export. The article admires native villages, bird life, six o clock beetle, and bell frog while noting Papuan tribes, customs, and a rising British administration driving civilization and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustralta
Papua
New Guinea
Australia
German New Guinea
Commonwealth of Australia
Thomas J. McMahon
Illustrated London News
Apua
Bird of Paradise
Baron Tothschild
Queensland