Tonga

Well Known Personality Leaves Tonga

MRS. F. F. MELHOSE, who has been resident agent at Fuamotu Airport, Tonga, for the New Zealand National Airways since the inception of their Regional Service in the Pacific, is now leaving this island for her home in New Zealand, and also to take up other duties with the airline.

It is with regret that we see Mrs. Mel hose leaving, as she has been a very popular personality in Tonga. Many feasts and parties have been given by the Tongan people in her honour during the weeks prior to her departure.

Many were present at the airport on the day she left to say, “Goodbye and good

luck.** Among those present were: HMB Agent and Consul and Mrs. Windrum, The Honourable Ulukalala and Tuna, Leafa, and many other notables from Nukualofa.

Mrs. Melhose built up a fine reputa tion for the service and meals provided for NAC passengers at Fuamotu Airport.

It is believed that Mr. Melhose, Aero dromes Maintenance Officer, for the New Zealand Ministry of Works, will also be leaving Tonga for further duties in New Zealand shortly—COLlN RITCHIE.

Staff of the airport, citizens of Nukualofa and friends at the airport to say good-bye to Mrs.

Melhose —shown standing in centre of centre row and wearing a dark frock. —Photo by Hettig.