Sydney Polynesian Assn.

More Successful Functions of Sydney Polynesian Assn.

THE Polynesian Association's Monthly Social gatherings in Sydney have been the meet ing place, during the last two months, of many Islands people.

Among these functions was a farewell to the Association's Social Secretary, Mrs. Ann Griffen, who is on holiday in Suva. At the same time, farewell was said to Doctor M. and Mrs. T. Salato, who also went back to Fiji after an extended stay in Sydney. In return, the Salatos and Mrs Griffen gave a □arty at the Griffen home, East Hills, when many Suva people were present; kava was made and presented to the Association s President, Mr. Leonard Moran, and to many of the guests.

Among islands people present at the monthly meetings were: Mrs. $ a Wolf gram and J Tukia, of Tonga; Mrs. A. Kohlhase and her daughter, Mrs. W. Aspinall, and niece, Mrs.

A. Smith, all from Apia, Samoa; Mr. Eric Allen, another former resident of Samoa.

From Fiji were: Mr. K. Qiqiyaqa, of Suva, on his way to London to study law; Miss Lena McGregor, of Suva; Mr. Harry Kiss, of Suva: Mr. M. Bahn, of Ba; Army Nurse Orbell Chambers, of Levuka; Mr. Brian Grant, of Suva, with his sister Pinkie and cousin Noeline Grant; and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson, formerly of Suva. Another Suva personality was Miss Ann Wilder, on leave from Tarawa, Gilbert Islands.

In accordance with the Association's policy of helping deserving charities, the members recently presented a recital of Polynesian songs and authentic dances in a large subur ban hotel lounge, in aid of the Sydney- Bankstown Sub-Normal Children's Association.

They had the satisfaction of knowing that their presence attracted people interested in

this good cause. The sum of £5OO was raised in the single night's performance.

Islanders wishing to contact the Association should ring Mr. Moran, the president, BW 7370; or Mrs. Byron, BU 5737.

If Mr. Jim Wilton, well-known resident of New Guinea, left Brisbane for Goro k a , Eastern

Highlands, in April after fo months leave in Australia: Great missed at the Friday get-togethe at a popular Brisbane hostelry, t A Tahitian, Henri Bar employed on the new Yate dam New Caledonia, was swept aw and drowned while trying to cr< a flooded river in April.