Damage at Buca Bay, Fiji

MR. A. P. WARD, well-known planter at Buca Bay, Vanua Levu, Fiji, reported that his property was heavily hit by the January near-miss hurricane. Over 20 palms were blown down near his new house and, damage was done also to other parts of his plantation.

It was the worst blow experienced in the area for many years.

Captain Stan Brown, on vacation in New Zealand from the GEIC vessel Tungaru, joined the yacht Ghost in the Tasman Yacht Race from Auckland to Hobart.