Deed of Cession Monument
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THE four marble tablets which were part of the old Deed of Cession Memorial near the now demolished Government Buildings, Suva, have been preserved and will be incorporated in a monument to be erected in front of the Supreme Court, Suva.
The marble tablets commemorate the signing of the Deed of Cession, the reign of Cakobau and the jubilee of Queen Victoria. The old buildings were cleared away some months ago to make room for the new Anglican cathedral.
It is hoped that the new monument will be completed in time for Cession Day, which is October 10.
The French decree authorising the establishment of a casino at Noumea has been published in the Journal Ofiiciel of New Caledonia.