Kristinas Gifts Go

To Fijian Soldiers

ADY GARVEY’S gift parcels fund for the Fijian soldiers in Malaya has been closed because committee has more than ample ley in hand to meet requirements ;il the troops return home next r. n the yeai to October 31, ex iditure was £3,736, leaving a ance of £7,801. A substantial part the fund’s revenue came from successful Queen Competition anised in 1954. ince January 1, 10,804 lb of ,ona (kava) had gone to Malaya > year, stated the committee in member. Another 1,000 lb was to in December, and 39 sacks 90 lb) would be sent by the first liable ship. In addition, 1,000 a month, up to the time the )ps are ready to leave Malaya, be sent by plane if a ship is available. his year the Fijian soldiers will sive Christmas cakes as usual, I every man will receive a •istmas card with his name on The card will enable him to re re 10/- worth of goods from the teen. he fund has also provided silver :e for the officers’ and sergeants’ »ses and small comforts have n supplied to men in hospital in laya and in Fiji, f the amount in hand on ober 31, £6,000 is banked on fixed osit. lonsieur Jacques Puravet, re tly sub-director of the Papeete ;e of Compagnie Francaise des >sphate de I’Oceanie, has now n appointed director, according announcement from the com y’s head office.