Popular Man Leaves
p. 18 · Read in the full issue
Mr. Maurice Delauney, French Resident Commissioner in New Hebrides since the end of 1960, was due to leave Vila on March 30 to become France's representa tive in Gabon, a republic that formerly formed part of French Equatorial Africa.
Mr. Delauney (pictured) has been a popu lar figure among all communities in the New Hebrides, and genuine regret at his departure was expressed at the farewell parties given in his honour. Before his appointment was announced, Mr. Delauney made a quick trip to Paris, where he was received by General de Gaulle.