Tongan Crown Prince
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Presented to Duke of Gloucester
Mr. L. H. Summers, who was chief engineer on the Tongan Government motor vessel Hifofua, arrived in Sydney in November from Nukualofa, Owing to economic conditions the Tongan Govern ment has placed the Hifofua entirely out of commission, and has terminated the engagements of both the captain and chief engineer.
WHEN Prince Henry, Duke of Glou cester, visited Manly, N.S.W., in November, to witness a surf carnival there, the Crown Prince of Tonga, Prince Taufa, was presented to him, by Rev.
A. M. Sanders, of Manly, who is the Prince’s guardian.
During the presentation of addresses prior to the carnival, Prince Taufa was given a place on the dais at the right hand of the Duke, and before the pre sentation, the Duke chatted with him, making inquiries about Queen Salote,, and the little island kingdom of Tonga.
Prince Taufa is a student at Newing ton College, and is 16 years of age, 6ft in height, and weighs nearly 15 stone. He is a good student and a keen athlete.
Sir Charles Marr
Who is well-known in connection with Islands administration, was awarded a Knighthood by Prince Henry at the conclusion of the Royal Tour in Australia.