Death Of Mr. S. Hopkins
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THE death occured at Rarotonga Hos pital on February 9 of Mr. Sidney Hopkins, well-known professional
photographer. He had been in declin ing health for a con siderable time.
Mr. Hopkins had resided in Rarotonga for nearly 30 years.
He was born in Lon don and he served in South Africa, first with the cavalry and, later, as a mounted policeman.
From Africa he wandered in North America and thence to the Islands. He spent a number of years in Tahiti and Raiatea before settl ing in Rarotonga.
The funeral, con- , . ducted by the LMS, was attended by many European friends, including the Resident Commissioner.
Mr. Sprilyan, radio operator from Nauru Island, arrived in Sydney on leave in February, and went on to West Aus tralia.