Death Of Mr. J. F. Newman,

Of Malekula

MR. J. F. Newman, planter and trader, of Tisman, Malekula, New Hebrides, died in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Syd ney, on August 6, after a short illness, aged 71. Mr. Newman was a Norwegian.

He served with the British Imperial Horse in the Boer War Mr. Newman, who had resided in the New Hebrides for many years, was noted for his ready wit and his equally ready hospitality to all travellers who passed through the Group by way of Malekula.

His widow and two daughters—Olive (Mrs. S. Breusch) and Thora (Madame Louis Page)—are at present residing at Narrabeen, NSW.