PART OF NEW ZEALAND.—Palmerston Island, which Was annexed to New Zealand in 1901, is an aloll h;ing about 450 miles from Niuc, and 220 miles from the nearest island of the Cook Croup. It is said lo be identical wiih ihe "San Pablo" of Magellan, the first island discovered in the South Seas. On this page a correspondent describes the life of the islanders, as observed recently by one of the rare visitors. Above are shown: (I) Fishermen with their haul; (2) native sailing canoe; (3) the school, with its pupils and two teachers; (4) the bush that covers the whole island, except where, clearings have been made; (5) after ihe hurricane.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 31, 6 February 1937, Page 1 (Supplement)

PART OF NEW ZEALAND. — Palmerston Island, which Was annexed to New Zealand in 1901, is an aloll h;ing about 450 miles from Niuc, and 220 miles from the nearest island of the Cook Croup. It is said lo be identical wiih ihe "San Pablo" of Magellan, the first island discovered in the South Seas. On this page a correspondent describes the life of the islanders, as observed recently by one of the rare visitors. Above are shown: (I) Fishermen with their haul; (2) native sailing canoe; (3) the school, with its pupils and two teachers; (4) the bush that covers the whole island, except where, clearings have been made; (5) after ihe hurricane.