Malekula Cannibals Captured
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in New Hebrides
A NATIVE missionary, Apok, was re cently reported to have been killed and eaten by cannibals at Malekula, New Hebrides, in a remote part of the island, never previously visited by a white man.
During August, H.M.N.Z.S. Wellington was despatched from Vila to capture the natives alleged to be responsible.
A punitive expedition of 15 native police men was landed under the command of District Officer C. G. Adams and, making its way inland, surrounded a village. Be fore the surprised tribe had opportunity to resist, the leading chiefs were seized.
Using these men as hostages, the party secured the alleged murderers and safely returned to the vessel.
The accused natives were taken to Vila on board H.M.N.Z.S. Wellington. They will be tried on a charge of murder.