at the semi-abandoned hamlet a hundred yards or so down the river. The husband of the woman, according to the youth, waiting for an opportunity for revenge. No sign of excitement in the few natives about camp at that late hour, and everything quiet and normal in the villages above us on the slopes. The informer probably indulging in a mischievous joke. Monday, November 21, 1938. Fine, somewhat cloudy day: but no rain: river lowest we have seen it. Guba was to have left for Port Moresby on the first stage of the flight to Sydney, but rain at Hollandia early in the morning probably caused postponement. It would appear that, fortunately, the disturbing rumour of one of the soldiers having interfered with a native woman is without foundation. No further reference to the matter by the natives and the countryside quiet. The incident will, however, serve to impress upon our people the seriousness in which such an offence would be regarded. Guard increased to four men since last evening, two of them with rifles. Radio schedule altered from 5 PM to 6 AM. Tuesday, November 22, 1938. Generally cloudy day: Most seen in afternoon: no rain for two days: moss becoming very dry on trees in forest, though ground moss still damp. Guba flew to Port Moresby yesterday and departed for Sydney at 5.30 this morning. Things very quiet in camp and no radio news of importance, except that