Islands People

Deaths of Islands People

Mr R. Boyd Mr R. (Bob) Boyd, who died re cently at Rarotonga, aged 78, was a well-known figure in the Cook Is lands. He was a signwriter, and Rarotonga shows many examples of his work. Mr Boyd served in World War I. He leaves three sons and a daughter.

Mr G. Teisseire Mr George Teisseire, who worked in the New Hebrides Public Works Department, died suddenly in June.

He owned Le Mer Restaurant at Melcoffee, Vila. Mr Teisseire worked mainly on Efate and Tanna.

Mr Willie Netvunei Mr Willie Netvunei, of Rampnu moungo village, Erromanga, New Hebrides, who died recently, was be lieved to be more than 100 years old.

He owned the biggest part of the kauri forest on the island, and was well known to the many people who visited it. Mr Netvunei was un married.

Mr H. M. Poole Mr Howard Milton Poole, who was born on the island of Taveuni, Fiji, died recently at Southport, Queens land. He worked at the goldmine at Vatukoula for a number of years.

Judge I. V. Benavente Judge Ignacio V. Benavente, pre siding judge in the Marianas, died recently, aged 76. Before appoint ment to the bench he was a political and civil leader. He served a term as Mayor of Saipan. He is survived by Mrs Benavente, four sons and four daughters.

Mr D. Muller Mr Domingo Muller, a well known Tarawa businessman, died in May, aged 54. He was managing director and owner of Urban Tarawa Taxi Services. He had served in the civil service as a wireless operator, and later became a ship’s engineer. He leaves a widow and seven children.