Pacific

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Monthly

May 16, 1946

Vol. Xvi. No. 10.

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THIS striking photograph of

Lieut-Col. Ratu Sir Lala

Sukuna was taken by the "Sydney Morning Herald” photographer just after a party officers had arrived in Sydney from Suva by Qantas flying-boat. Ratu Sir Lala leads the Fiji Victory Contingent which is now on its way to London aboard HMS “Atheling” to take part in the Victory March on June 10.

The Fiji contingent (which also includes some Tongans) comprises 82 officers and men. Their average height is six feet, and a large number have been decorated. Besides Ratu Sir Lala, other officers are: Major R. O. Freeman, MC, Major Ratu E. T. Cako bau, MC, Lieutenant T. H.

Andrews, FRNVR, Captain I. Q. Korovulavula, MC, Lieutenant P. Lobendahn, MC, Lieutenant G. Mate, MM, and Lieutenant A. Tavuto, MM.