Fiji's New Governor
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Sir Philip Mitchell, The New
Governor of Fiji, visited Lautoka in August, soon after his arrival in the Colony.
During his stay His Excellency was the guest of the District Commissioner at Lautoka, Mr. J. Judd, and he was afforded every opportunity of meeting members of the European, Indian and Fijian com munities.
On his way to and from the town he visited the mining district of Tavua, and Ba, Nadi, Sigatoka and Navua.
Messrs. V. S. Jackson, E. L. P. Bradnam, and D. J. Rounds, all of Fiji, are at present in Britain, training with the RAF.
Mr. Jackson has been selected as a pilot, Mr. Bradnam as an observer, and Mr.
Rounds as an air-gunner.
Mr. A. H. Martin, well known in Fiji for his interest in sport, and especially in hockey, has left the Colony to reside in New Zealand. He was entertained at a farewell party in the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, by the Hockey Association, and presented, on the Association’s behalf, by Sir Henry Scott, with a com bination clock and inkstand, in recogni tion of his services.
Rev. Harold Sloman, recently appointed chaplain at Norfolk Island, was married to Miss Hilda Furley, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney, on September 19.