SHANGRI-LA
MODERN HOUSE IN JUNGLE
(OTfCKKS' EXPERIENCE
Late in tlie day we came to a clearing, and. in the centre stood a (he-roomed liou.se built ol." bamboo, surrounded by a neatly-trimmed lawn and flow-cr beds., Bananas, pawpaws, lime and lemon trees were plentiful, Avhile at the. rear of the house was a large vegetable, garden containing tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, corn and pineapples. .Further surprises came, with the appearance, of a well-educated Fijian, who escorted us through tliq house, which Ave found had electric light, beds with inner sprung mat-, tresses, an electric refrigerator, and complete furnishings that had been carried over the 18 miles trail by native porters. Only the Australian owners were, not there to ay el come us; they had wi-seiy moved out Avhen the Japs, came. But tfit* Fijian ovcrseer was hospitality itself; while, the men made themsehes at' home in the kitchen he. welcomed us to dinner in the dining room with linen cloth, fine china and, silverware, There were cold sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and other fresh vegetables-—it Avas grand.—Two officers on Guadalcanal-.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 37, 31 December 1943, Page 6
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