Fiji Governor’S Visit To Tonga
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On an official visit to Tonga, the Governor of Fiji (Sir Ronald Garvey) and Lady Garvey arrived in Nukualofa by RNZAF Flying-boat on April 13. He was attended by Super intendent D. T.
Saint, as ADC, and accompanied by Mr.
K. R. Bain (Govern ment Secretary in Tonga).
The top photograph shows the Governor, on arrival, taking the salute as the Police Band played the Tonga National Anthem. Also in the group are Lady Garvey (in white), Mrs. J. E. Windrum (wife of the British Consul) and Mr.
Saint.
In the lower photo graph, His Excellency is seen arriving at a feast of welcome given to her dis tinguished guests, on April 17, by Queen Salote. Those shown in the photograph, from left, are the Tongan Premier, Prince Tugi; the Governor; and Queen Salote.
During their week in Tonga, Sir Ronald and Lady Garvey visited many points of interest, and various institutions; they were lavishly entertained; and they departed by the “Tofua” on April 20, visiting Niue, Eastern Samoa and Western Samoa before return ing to Suva. (Photos by Hettig.)