General notes on South Pacific island groups
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-155- Tommy's [= Arambagh]. Tongariki : 2 x 3/4 mi.; volcanic origin; 1687 ft. high, and Tangarika. thickly wooded to summit; Amora Rocks off s. end are 112 ft. high; inhab.; mission station here. Is. s. e. and 2d largest of the Shepherd group. Tongoa: 5 x 3 mi.; mostly volcanic mounds and hills; 1674 Tangoa. ft. high; thickly wooded, with coconut, palms Tanoa. and other trees at n. e. end; inhab.; Pres- Tonoa.yterian mission here. Is largest of Shepherd group, off s. e. coast of Api. Arabi is an is- let. Tonoa [= Tongoa]. Tubana: about 400 yards in extent; 110 ft. high; wooded; uninhab. Is near Ulilaba, on s. side of Espiritu Santo. Tuft Rock: small islet, 66 ft. high, off s. w. point of Tongoa, Shepherd group. Turtle: islet 200 x 100 yards; 60 ft. high; in Malo pass of Espiritu Santo; sandy, with bushes. Turtle: low islet at Turtle Bay, on w. coast Espiritu Santo. Tu Tu Ba (Tutuba): 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 mi.; 240 ft. high; up- raised coral; densely wooded; inhab. (apparently friendly). Is near Aoré. Tuvuna: islet e. of Tongoa. (May be same as Tubana). Two Hill (or Two Hills): = Mataso.