Islands

Pacific

Monthly

August, 1957

Vol. Xxviii. No. 1

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IN a ceremony that blended British pomp and circumstance with fijian tradition, Ratu penaia Ganilau, DSO, was recently installed as Roko Tui Cakaudrove-That is, head of the province of Cakaudrove-at the chiefly village of Somosomo, on the island of Taveuni. Ratu Penaia is, of course, an heriditary high chief and is, in addition, member of the Fiji Legislative Council, a member of the Fijian Affairs Board and, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, was commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, which last year returned from 4½ years service in Malaya.

He is shown here, hands clasped between those of the Governor of Fiji (Sir Ron[?]ld Garvey) taking the Oath of Office. Ratu Penaia's installation was recorded and broad cast over an Australian commercial radio station in July.

Shortly after taking office, he left for New Zealand as manager of the Fiji Rugby Union team which is currently touring the Dominion.

Photo: Fiji Public Relation Office.