The History Of George

Bogese

Letter to the Editor ON page 25 of the April issue of the “PIM” reference Is made to the “studies” of Gecwge Bogese in his internment camp in Australia.

I am afraid that most Solomon Island ers will resent the publicity given to this objectionable and dangerous native.

Any Solomon Islander, either native or European, and from any walk of life, can give you his history, which is one of the least admirable of any from the Solomons.

I suggest that you obtain from the Solomon Islands Administration the rea son for his being discharged from the Government Medical Service, long before the Japanese invasion. Also, why is he still in internment, when most other Solomon Island natives are free, or work ing for the authorities?

I am, etc.,

Bsi.

The tribe of Chief Apoupia of Huailon (N. Caledonia) recently staged a feast at which a number of native ex-Servicemen of the last war received decorations. The old soldiers marched proudly past the chief and a large gathering. It was quite a patriotic occasion. The chief, speaking in. French, recalled the of Henry of Navarre at the Battle of Ivry: “Follow my white plume, it will lead you on the path of honour.”