ongan Legislative Assembly, 1951-53
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The Legislative Assembly of Tonga, photographed in Nukualofa during the cent session. The letters PR after a ember’s name signify People’s Repre [?]tive—that is, elected by the people.
VI means Nominated Member—i.e.,
[?]minated by the Government. The re [?]ainder are Government Members.
From left to right: Hon. S. A. Kaho [?]R); Hon. V. L. Tu’akihikolo (PR); Hon. [?]T. Fotu (Minister without Portfolio);
Hon. ’Ahome’e (Governor of Vava’u); H. R. H. Tu’ipelehake (Governor of Ha’apai); Hon. G. Goodacre (Minister of Finance); Hon. Ulukalala-Ata (Minister of Police); Hon. Tu’iha’ateiho (Minister of Works): Hon. ’Akau’ola (Minister of Lands); H.R.H. Tupouto’a-Tungi (Prime Minister); Hon. Kalaniuvalu (Speaker); Hon. Veikune (NM); Hon. Tu’ivakano (NM); Hon. Malupo (NM); Hon. Vaha’i (NM); Hon. Fakatu’ulolo (NM); Hon.
Tu’iha’angana (NM); Hon. M. Finau (PR); Hon. S. Tolu (PR); Hon. S.
Tu’akoi (PR); Hon. S. P. Afuha’amango (PR); Hon. T. Mafua, M. (PR).
Seated in front: T. M. ’Ofa (Shorthand Writer); V. T. Ha'unga, (Shorthand Writer); S. Kupu, (Sgt.-at-Arms); Saia P. Vaea (Clerk of the House); ’Uliti Palu (Interpreter); T. K. ’Aho (Shorthand Writer). —Photo by Hettig.