Mayor Of Papeete
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From Our Own Correspondent.
Papeete, May 14.
THE Municipal election in Papeete on May 5 passed off without undue excitement. Mr. George Bambridge was reelected as Mayor for a further period of six years—a choice which affords universal satisfaction.
Mr. Bambridge succeeded to the office of Mayor upon the death of Dr. Cassiau in 1933, and his leadership has been note worthy for some important developments, particularly in the suburbs of Fariipiti and Patutoa, where wide and well-planned avenues have been constructed, and many new homes have been built. Incidental to these improvements, low-lying areas have been filled in, and one or two badly-congested localities broken up, all of which will prove of benefit from a sanitary point of view.
Municipal revenue in Papeete is raised by means of water rates —which are extremely lenient—market fees and other sources, supplemented by a certain proportion of the import duties on goods entering the Colony. Municipal regulations are subject to the approval of H.E. the Governor of the Colony.
Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Heaslip returned to Papua by the Montoro from Australia on May 25. Dr. Heaslip is medical officer at the Methodist Mission’s hospital at Salamo.