Maclaren-King Ii Launched
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ON April 22, the Anglican Mission ship, “Maclaren-King II,” was launched in Brisbane by Mrs. E. M. Warren, wife of the Australian Board of Missions secretary. The dedication ceremony was performed by Archbishoo Halse, who was assisted by Bishop Crahswick.
Canon Warren will skipper the vessel on its maiden voyage to New Guinea. He
is believed to be the only Australian clergyman to hold a master’s certificate.
The ship is 70 ft. 1.0. a. and cost £12,000.
It replaces “Maclaren-King I.” which was lost by enemy action during the war, and which was named after two mission pioneers to New Guinea—Albert Mac laren, and Maclaren King.
Sir Maynard and Lady Hedstrom re turned to Fiji by plane on April 18, after a health visit to New Zealand and Aus tralia,
Mr. L. G. Usher, Public Relations Officer, returned to Fiji by plane on April 12. after six months’ leave in New Zealand and Australia.
Mr. R. A. Hewlett, Public Relations Office, Suva, will shortly move, on secondm fake nhnrcrp rvf n newlv-estabment, to take Charge OI a newly s lished public relations and tourist office at Nadi Airport.