Taveuni

Airfield And Movies For

ANEW airfield on the island of Taveuni, Fiji, built by Mr. J. V.

Tarte at Ura, was used for the first time on September 11, when two light aircraft made a successful landing after flying from Nausori.

The return flight was made on the following day. A large crowd of Fijians and Indians from nearby estates and vil ages watched the arrival and departure.

In addition to constructing an airfield on Taveuni, Mr. Tarte has built a theatre in which he intends to have regular screenings of 16 millimetre films.

The Theatre was to be officially opened on October 2, by the District Officer, Taveuni, Mr. P. A. Snow.