Death Of Mrs. Kaad
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Of Levuka
A WOMAN who was known throughout Fiji in the early years of the century for her almost legendary hospitality, died in Fiji at the end of November.
She 'was Mrs. Charlotte Kaad, of Levuka, who was born on Rotuma 81 years ago.
Mrs. Kaad’s husband, the late Captain Christian Kaad, was a leading citizen of Levuka for many years. He founded Robbie, Kaad & Co., and old Levuka- Rotuma firm of island traders which was subsequently bought out by Burns Philp (SS), Ltd.
The Kaads owned Wakaya Island and had a fine home in Levuka where they entertained generously. Mrs. Kaad was one of the famous hostesses of those days when hospitality on a lavish scale was a South Pacific characteristic.
The photograph, taken about five years ago, shows her holding her first great grand-daughter.