New Inter-island Ship for Fiji
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A new ship will shortly go into the inter-island service in Fiji. She is 555 tons gross, will be the largest ship operating within the group and will be called Ai Sokula.
Her master, Captain H. Simpson and a crew were recently flown to Sydney to take her to Suva where her passenger accommodation will be modified for Fijian conditions.
She is owned by a W. R. Carpen ter subsidiary and from Suva it is expected that her regular schedule will include Savusavu, Taveuni ports, Natewa Bay, Naitamba, Mago and Cicia.
Mr. J. L. Criens, of Burroughs, Ltd., arrived in Fiji recently to take up residence as Service and Sales Representative of the Suva Branch.
The new branch office, situated at the Bank of NSW Chambers, is now in operation.
Mr. Chas. Barrett, eminent Aus tralian naturalist and author, is holidaying in Rabaul with his son, Mr. Don Barrett, MLC.