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Pacific Islands Monthly, 20 October 1936Vol. VII, No. 3

Death Of Ratu Popi

p. 10 · Read in the full issue

FIJI’S leading- chieftain, Ratu Popi Cako bau, Roko Tui Tailevu, died on October 11. He was a grandson of King Cakobau, who ceded Fiji to Great Britain 62 years ago.

He had displayed outstanding ability as a chief and as a member of the Legislative Council.

His son, Ratu George Cakobau, who suc ceeds him, was a well-known and popular student for some years at Newington Col lege, Sydney. He was a member of the school Ist XV., the Ist XI., and the Ist athletic team (1930-31-32).