Langila

'This new funding will be channelled via the Australian and PNG Red Cross to provide relief supplies for villagers affected by the Langila eruption and improve housing for Manam Islanders,' Mr Billson said.

More Australian Aid for PNG Volcano Relief 2005

'Australia stands ready to provide further assistance and our officials will continue to work with PNG government and non-government organisations on the ground to monitor the situation at both Manam and Langila volcanoes.

More Australian Aid for PNG Volcano Relief 2005

Australia is providing an additional $170,000 to assist villagers affected by the volcanic eruptions at Manam Island and Langila in Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Bruce Billson, announced today.

More Australian Aid for PNG Volcano Relief 2005

These garments all fitted me as though made to measure, to my great astonishment; and when I asked Langila -- that being the name of my new servant -- how he accounted for such an extraordinary fact, he further amazed me by saying, as calmly as though it were the most natural thing imaginable, that the articles had all been made according to measurements supplied by the queen!

Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886

The lord chamberlain, who took me over from the hands of Langila, duly announced me and forthwith retired; and I noticed that as I strode through the doorway, attired in all my bravery, the little figure on the divan started and gave utterance to a faint ejaculation.

Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886

Bimbane; and when at length it visited me it seemed that I had scarcely closed my eyes before I opened them again to find that it was day, and that Langila was standing beside my couch, respectfully enquiring whether it would please me to bathe before dressing for breakfast.

Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886

I had just about arrived at the above conclusion when Langila appeared and respectfully enquired when it would be my pleasure to eat, which reminded me that several hours had elapsed since I had last partaken of

Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886

Upon my return to the palace I was informed by Langila that the queen was in her apartment, and had given instructions that, upon my return, I was to be conducted into her presence, that she might personally express her satisfaction at my arrival in the country; therefore I at once proceeded to bathe, and, when I was ready, desired Langila to announce me.

Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886

Then another man entered, bearing a gold dish containing what looked like a roast fowl, but what I presently discovered was a parrot; and Langila intimated that my dinner was served.

Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886

When I had finished, Langila, who was really a most admirable servant, respectfully enquired what I next proposed to do; and when I informed him that I intended to ride to the lower end of the valley, to see how my servants were faring, and that the wagon and oxen were being properly looked after, he assured me that I might rest perfectly easy as to that, but that if I were determined upon doing as I proposed it was the wish of the queen that I should appear in public suitably arrayed.

Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886