Solomon Islander
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Awarded O.B.E. Medal
From Our Own Correspondent
Tulagi, July 16.
THE Acting High Commissioner for the Western Pacific has notified the 8.5.1.
Administration that King Edward VIII has awarded the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to Lance-Cor poral Toni, of the Armed Constabulary.
Toni is non-commissioned officer in charge of the Santa Cruz detachment of the constabulary. He is stationed in the Reef Islands.
During the hurricane in Santa Oruz dis trict last December, Toni swam out through heavy seas and assisted in secur ing the safety of the Government auxiliary vessel Veronica, which was anchored off Tuo. On board the vessel were the Dis trict Officer and his wife.
Mr. W. L. Dunlop, constructional engi neer in charge of the Vacuum Oil Co.’s works in Fiji, recently arrived in Mel bourne with his wife on a health visit.