is Anglican. O' allary does not seem to have a very good opinion of the east coast natives. An interesting interview with the Premier, Mr. E. J. Hanlon (arranged by U. S. Consul). A capable, well informed man of strong character. Started life as a railway porter, but not even the strongly anti-labor press denies his ability and progressive- ness. Much interested in the Australian aboriginal, and especially the primitive and little known people of Bentinck Island, Gulf of Carpentaria. Visited these people shortly before World War II and had some difficulty in getting in close contact with them. Says that in several landings on the island they saw no huts or shelters of any kind. Natives camped in shelter of long grass behind the beach (Hanlon's party did not penetrate the swampy interior). Live mainly on basking sharks, pandanus fruits, and the fruits of a small tree. The hafts of their crude spears are made of several short lengths of stick joined together. Spears notched but nor barbed. Hanlon would like to have Bentinck islanders studied by a good anthropologist. I suggested a man and wife for the job, and that the work be done soon. The chance introduction of a white man's disease would wipe them out in short time. Hanlon says that during the war some Air Force men landed on neighboring Sweers Island, came in contact with some visiting Bentinck islanders and seeing naked savages advancing toward them, opened fire and killed one of the blacks. Study of the Bentinck people looks like an interesting job for someone. This job will not go to Donald Thompson. Thompson studied the natives of west coast of C. Y. Peninsula, does a good bit of writing to the papers, and is not in good repute. Did an article recently on our expedition. Said wallabies occur on Torres Straits Islands. O'出现 asserts wallabies not indigenous on these islands. There are wallabies on Badu Island, but these were introduced from the Mitchell River about 10 years ago by Samuel Kiwat, a teacher of St. Paul's Mission. Called on Mr. J. A. Sewell, Director of Local Government, and Mayor of Thursday Island pro tem. Courtesy call to thank him for information on tip of Peninsula sup- plied some time ago through C. T. White. This information came from Mr. Loney, an officer of感well's stationeded at T. I. Last visit of day was to American Consulate, to thank Peck for assistance. Not that he has done much. A new man to this post; formerly at Lagos; not very well in- formed; pleasant fellow but no but no world beater. Dinner and evening with George Tate, who got in from the west today. Looks well and is satisfied with the reconnaissance aspects of his trip. Had splendid cooperation from western people. Says country on the Warrego River, about Offham, greatly state altered by sheep and their owners, and most of the original mammals no longer to be found. Lots of rabbits. Found the Bunya Mts. very interesting. Stayed several days at a rest house near the summit. Hunted for fossils with Mr. Jack, mayor of Dalby, and well known in this field. Jack presented him with good materials of two fossil beasts for the American Museum. Got 30 specimens of mammals on the trip - about 7 species; mostly from Bunya Mts. Almost forgot to record a visit today to the combined office and home of D. A. O'Brien, Hon. Gen. Sec., Royal Geographic Society of Australasia (Queensland). Soon after my arrival O'Brien wrote me about a report the Society had of stone arches in the Caroline Islands. Today he talked without pause of this and various activities and past history of the Society. A retired Civil servant, eccentric if not worse, who has decided to devote the rest of his life to his present work. Will accept no pay. In two years has boosted membership from 40 to over 700. The late J. P. Thompson, found-