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Abstract

THE Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits arrived at Thursday Island on April 22. The Hon. John Douglas, C.M.G., the Government Resident, did all in his power personally and officially to advance the aims of the expedition, as did also the other Government officials and many others. The Hon. C. T. J. Bymes, Chief Secretary, sent a cordial telegram of welcome and offers of assistance on behalf of the Government. After a week's delay a start was made for Murray Island, and owing to unfavourable weather it took another week to traverse the hundred and twenty miles between the two islands. The Murray Islanders gave Dr. Haddon a very cordial reception; they appear to understand the main objects of the expedition, and many of them are assisting in various ways. A deserted mission-house is occupied as a dwelling, and it has been converted into a temporary anthropological and psychological laboratory, photographic studio, surgery and dispensary. All the members of the expedition are in good health, and work has commenced in earnest.