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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 October 1963Vol. 34, No. 3

Fiji's New Governor

p. 127 · Read in the full issue

On Leave In Uk

Mr. Francis Jakeway, Fiji's Governor designate, arrived in London on Sep tember 20 for a short leave after completing his term of service as Chief Secretary of Sarawak. He told reporters that he did not know when he would be taking up his' duties in Fiji.

Mr. Jakeway has the reputation of being "a good bloke". Those who knew him in Sarawak say he is young (48), competent and en thusiastic. They say he did a re markable job in helping to smooth the way for the formation of the

Malaysia Federation. Mr. Jakeway

will be Fiji's 20th Governor. The Colonial Secretary in Fiji, Mr. P. J.

Macdonald, is acting as Governor until Mr. Jakeway's arrival.