Death Of Mrs. Twentyman
pp. 71-72 · Read in the full issue
THE death occurred in Suva recently of Mrs. Twentyman, widow of Captain E. W. G. Twentyman who was at one time Harbourmaster in Levuka and Suva. Captain Twentyman died only last September.
Mrs. Twentyman, who was 70, had been in Fiji for 43 years. She was an Austra lian, daughter of a seafarer, Captain Sin clair, who was a well-known Master of sailing ships.
Private advice from Lae states that, despite adverse conditions, building pro grammes are still being carried on.
Latest housing activities include five bungalows under erection by the Vacuum Oil Co., two of which will be married quarters for members of staff.
The following appointments to the British Solomon Islands administration were published in the WPHC Gazette of February 11; Mr. B. W. Crookshanks, surveyor; Dr. D. E. Freeman, Medical Officer; Mr. F. E. Johnson, to act as Treasurer and Collector of Customs; Mr.
S. G. Masterman, to act as Secretary to to the Government.