A Hilltop In Nadi, Fiji

Apart from the graceful figures of ro well known Fiji citizens (Mr. Len iher, on the left, and Mr. Barry lilp, on the right) this recent photo aph has special interest.

On this hilltop (Namaka Hill), prior World War 11, there was a large tablishment known as Provincial hool, Western. Mr. Usher says that e main building was where he now standing; and the site of the rmitories, etc., was over behind him. s should know, because he then was e headmaster of the school. In 1939, large body of men were just building idi air-strip; and Mr. Usher walked er to them one evening and told em that World War II had broken t.

Today, the area is cluttered up with lldozers, graders, trucks, a cement ick-making plant, and piles of timber, I brought in by the dynamic Barry lilp. Mr. Philp says that within six onths the new Mocambo Hotel, com ising 50 modern rooms, and all kinds amenities, set amid lawns and irdens, will arise on this historic spot 'here once was Mr. Usher's school) to rve the new airport and the district, len the famous old Mocambo Hotel ecoming less famous since Nadi's new rminal buildings were opened a few onths ago) will be closed.

There will be a public bar, and an mexe of 12 bedrooms, at the foot of amaka Hill, some distance from the ain hotel, and the airport buildings e a few hundred yards beyond that.

Mr. Philp is carefully preserving the lautiful old Baka trees, some of which ay be seen in the photograph.