FIJIAN MILITARY FORCES REUNION
“It is not hard to speak in favour of the Fijians. ... We respect their qualities as good soldiers. They Were just not the happy smiling boys round the place,” said Mr A. H. T. Rpss. proposing the toast of “the Fijians’ 1 at the sixth annual reunion Of the Fijian Military Forces last evening. In reply Captain E. R. Hancock said the Fiiians had a very warm regard for New Zealanders. If a New Zealander were to go to Fiji to-day he would be genuinely welcome. The reunion was most successful, more than 100 persons attending. Guests of honour included Bishop Joyce, the Rev. K. Schollar, and Major Charles Tripp. The toast to the King was proposed by Mr M. P. Whatman,
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Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26491, 4 August 1951, Page 2
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