Some Tongans were Missing
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PROTESTING against a fine of £5O in an Auckland (NZ) Court for being caught in possession f 704 toheroas which is 654 oheroas above the allowable maxi aum to be taken from a beach in ne vehicle —Colin Jarvis, market ardener, made a bitter plea. He had tad a party of Tongans with him, aid Jarvis, and they had said that if here should be any trouble they fould take the responsibility—as hey very much liked toheroas. *ut when the trouble started, and he fisheries inspector arrived, there fere not any Tongans in the leighbourhood.
Still protesting, Jarvis was led ut of Court to the tune of the aagistrate sternly announcing, That will do! That will do!” while Isewhere in town, presumably a arty of Tongans laughed and aughed!
fl Due to the death of his father Id France, the return of Governor Petitbon to Tahiti has been delayed, but it is understood that the popular Governor will be back in French Oceania during January.