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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 May 1953Vol. XXIII, No. 10

M. Poroi Again

p. 22 · Read in the full issue

Mayor

Of Papeete

M. ALFRED POROI was again re elected Mayor of Papeete, 01 April 26, by a very largi majority. There is no doubt aboil the confidence which the people o Tahiti have in this outstandiil young man.

This is M. Poroi’s third triumpj within a few weeks. He has bed appointed manager for the Uniol SS Co. in Tahiti; and he is tM leader of the Moderates in the nei Assembly, in opposition to the largi group led by Pouvanaa a Oopjj which is inclined to the Left, ani regarded as anti-European.

M. Poroi’s record as Mayor o: Papeete is an excellent one. Hi has taken a keen personal interes in making all public servica efficient, and his building programrq is well-planned and progressive. 1