Hit-And-Run Driver
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From Our Own Correspondent
Nukualofa, Aug. 16.
THEY have hit-and-run motor drivers here, even in this quiet part of the Pacific.
A Tongan man, Funakivale, was knocked down and run over by a car when walking along the road in Nukua lofa near the Victoria Memorial Hall, shortly after dark. He was taken to the hospital by the police, somewhat seriously injured, and the police are now trying to locate the irresponsible driver.
Mr. J. W. P. Fitzgerald arrived at Wau, New Guinea, from Darwin in August. He will represent the legal firm of Olleren shaw and Macgregor, the latter partner having gone South for war service.
Mr. R. H. Ferguson, representative of an English business enterprise, returned to Australia in August after a visit to New Guinea.