Then—and Now . . .

These photographs illustrate the extra ordinary progress of the Walu Bay area of Suva, Fiji, in the four years since it has been reclaimed. Work was begun in 1949. During the time the job was being done 300 inches of rain fell, in Suva’s wettest year on record. The area was built by pushing down a hill and filling in swampy ground. An area of 32 acres

was achieved, at a cost of a little over £F90,000. Photo at bottom shows how the area looked in 1950. Top photo shows how it looks to-day. The area was divided into industrial sites, for which a yearly rental is paid. The only feature common to both photographs is the factory chimney, in the top left of each photo graph.

Photos: Fiji Public Relations Office.