Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Saturday 24 May 1958, page 8


Volcano Burst In New Britain

"PORT MORESBY, Friday (A.A.P.-Reuterl. — Clouds of smoke rose thousands of feet into the air when Muunt Langla erupted on New Britain last Tuesday, according to delayed reports.

A second eruption followed within minutes of the first explosion.

No casualties are reported, hut dust from the eruption is s h o wering native gardens to the north of the volcano.