Colonial Students May

Now Go To Uk

DURING the war years, students from the Colonies have been discouraged from going to the United Kingdom.

But it was recently announced in Fiji that it is now possible for students who wish to attend schools and Universities in the United Kingdom to do so, provid ing suitable arrangements can be made.

The Colonial Office has notified the Fiji Government that students intending to go to the United Kingdom should apply in good time and should not leave their homes until they are quite sure that they will find accommodation in Britain. It is especially emphasised that it is difficult to obtain entry at short notice and that opportunities for admission to Univer sities and schools are limited by war conditions.

The Director of Education in Suva has all the necessary information for intend ing students. He has also the prospec tuses of a number of New Zealand secondary schools which are available for those interested.

Permission has been sought for Setareki Tuilovoni, a Fijian, to study at the New Zealand University for 4 years. Setareki is a candidate for the Fijian Methodist ministry.

Australia’s present prosperity is re flected in the increase in donations to Methodist Overseas Mission funds for 1943. Total for the Commonwealth is £63,533, as compared with £50,514 for 1942. It is thought that from £15,000 to £20,000 will be set aside for reconstruc tion work in fields affected by war.