. Transactions and proceedings of the New Zealand Institute . RDS EVE VIEW OF RAPA. jPoaiou, RAPALal 27 The island of OPARA or RAPA a* seciv ^sU-^<ie. of 6Miles N WTii/N Hall.—On ilio Island of Bapa. 81 alttougli ono o£ our passengers told me he had been in bodily fear of themall day, and Ms enjoyment bad thus been very unnecessarily marred. Eatsare very numerous. It is curious that when our coal ship iirst went therethey were troubled with mosquitoes, though none were found on were, in fact, taken there in the ship, and have now is
. Transactions and proceedings of the New Zealand Institute . RDS EVE VIEW OF RAPA. jPoaiou, RAPALal 27 The island of OPARA or RAPA a* seciv ^sU-^<ie. of 6Miles N WTii/N Hall.—On ilio Island of Bapa. 81 alttougli ono o£ our passengers told me he had been in bodily fear of themall day, and Ms enjoyment bad thus been very unnecessarily marred. Eatsare very numerous. It is curious that when our coal ship iirst went therethey were troubled with mosquitoes, though none were found on were, in fact, taken there in the ship, and have now is an abundance of fish, some very beautiful, especially the parrotand gold and silver fish ; good mullet and some other kinds are readilyprocurable ; of sharks, plenty. The taro root, the chief support of the inhabitants, grows abundantly,but requires attention to its culture, as it will not grow without plenty ofwater. We left a quantity of English vegetable seeds, and we hope theywill do well. Water-melons are plentiful and cheap ; bananas grovf well andare very good; oi-anges are produced, bu
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