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17b. Santa Cruz Group ( of New Hebrides)
British Protectorate, and administered by same
authority as for Solomon Islands. Speiser (1913) says
annexed by Great Britain in 1898, and are under the
jurisdiction of the Solomon Islands. Said to consist
of 7 larger islands, with various lesser ones. Cli-
mate damp, hot, and unhealthful, even to the natives,
who are "covered with ulcers" (Hydrogr. Pilot). Na-
tives good natured, but not to be trusted.
Aldersey [= Vanikoro].
Annula [= Anuda] .
Anologo: 1 mi. long; 120 ft. high ; 17 mi. w. 3/4 s. from
Nakoga. Matemá group.
Nalogo.
Anouda [= Anuda].
Anuda: 1 1/2 or 1/2 mi. diam.; a hill is "212" or "325"
Annula. ft. high, and appears bare, but is well cul-
Anouda. tivated; valley is well wooded, and id. is
Cherry. thickly "covered with vegetation"; fine
sandy beach on w. side; inhab.
Banepe [= Panavi] .
Banga Ndeni [= Nimanu] .
Banganeda [= Matemá] .
Banga Netepa [= Panavi] .
Barwell [= Tucopia] .
Bass: islets of Taumaco group; 200 ft. high; about 5 mi.
s. e. of Disappointment Id.