Samoan Church Delegates
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Two pastors of the Samoan Church (London Missionary Society) left Noumea by plane on April 28 with New Caledonia’s delegation to attend celebrations com memorating the 110th anniversary of the arrival of the first Christian missionaries (four Samoans) in the New Hebrides.
During their five days’ stay at Noumea, the Samoan visitors were welcomed by New Caledonia’s Protestants. (The Samoan Church is the mother-church of the native Protestants, who are particu larly strong in the Loyalty Islands). The two pastors were received by leading authorities at Noumea, including the Secretary-General of the South Pacific Commission (Dr. Ralph Bedell). In the picture they are seen with Captain Crabbe aboard the destroyer HMAS Anzac, which was at Noumea from April 24 to May 1.
On the left is Hon. Gateleal Peseta Sie, MLC, and Pastor Tupe.