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Pacific Islands Monthly, 23 July 1937Vol. VII, No. 12

Cakobau’S Successor

p. 21 · Read in the full issue

From Our Own Correspondent.

SUVA. June 25.

ON June 4, Ratu Isireli Tawake, for mer Roko Tui Ra, was formally installed by His Excellency the Governor as Roko Tui Tailevu, in succession to the late Ratu Popi Cakobau. This is vir tually the post of senior Roko, the head quarters of the province being at Bau, the old native capital.

The installation was carried out with full native ceremonial, and His Excel lency addressed the new Roko on the responsibilities of his office.