New Anglican Churches In Fiji
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IN the presence of the Bishop in Polynesia (Rt.
Rev. L. S. Kempthorne) and a large public gathering, the Governor of Fiji, Sir Harry Luke, laid the foundation stone for the new Anglican cathedral of the Diocese of Polynesia on January 25. The site is on an attractive and command ing piece of land in Suva, recently occupied by the old Government buildings. Built with con crete blocks, the cathedral is expected to cost £13,000 —£5,000 of which was donated by Lord Nuffield. The top photograph shows portion of
the procession (Sir Harry Luke in centre) leav ing the Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral for the dedication ceremony at the new site.
On February 4, the Bishop in Polynesia, assisted by the vicar of Lautoka (Rev. C. W.
Whonsbon-Aston) and the chaplain of Western Samoa (Rev. W. E. Moren) dedicated a new concrete church at Lautoka, on the western side of the island of Viti Levu. In the bottom photo graph, Sir Harry Luke is seen declaring the church open for worship.