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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 September 1948Vol. XIX, No. 2

Suva’S Trial Bus

p. 37 · Read in the full issue

Service Improved

Suva. Aug. 23.

MANY things having been said about Suva's trial town bus service, the traffic authorities, bubbling over with reasonableness, have altered and ex tended the timetable.

The official reason for the changes— “constructive criticism by users and potential users”—is so unusual as almost to compel wholesale public support. The flat-rate fare of 6d. however, remains a major hurdle for short-distance travellers.

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Pickwell, well-known residents of New Guinea, have returned to the Territory after several months’ leave in Melbourne and Brisbane.