General notes on South Pacific island groups
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-182- 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.