Death Of J. Taripo
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THERE was general regret at the news of the death, in New Zealand on July 27, of Mr. John Taripo, well known popular trader of Rarotonga. On July 23 Mr. Taripo was taken to Auck land in a plane specially chartered by the New Zealand Island Territories Depart ment.
Mr. Taripo was taken ill while building a new cinema in Avarua. He was found to need a delicate brain operation.
He leaves a wife, one daughter and four sons who will continue his business interests.