Murder In Fiji

Woman Killed With Axe Blow

From Our Own Correspondent.

Suva, Feb. 16.

Ty/fRS RENTE BRERETON, the 48-years old wife of Mr. James Brereton, aged 84, of Tivi Island, near Labasa, was murdered late in January. Her head was split open by a blow from an axe.

Mrs. Brereton, who was of Indian ex traction, lived alone on the island with her husband. When Mr. Brereton re turned to the house on January 27, he found that his wife was missing. After a search he discovered her body, and set out immediately for Labasa for assis tance. On his return, Mr. Brereton found that the house had been ransacked and a sum of money stolen.

The police took the matter in hand, and an 18-years-old Indian named Ramasamy has since been arrested and charged with the crime.

Mr. H. J. Topal, who has been doing medical patrol duties in New Guinea, arrived in Sydney on leave by the Mon toro in mid-February. He was accom

panied by his seven-years-old son David,

who now will attend school in Australia.