SAMOAN ACTIVITIES

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 March 1930, Page 5

SAMOAN ACTIVITIES

H.M.S. DUNEDIN’S DEPARTURE.

(Special to Press Association by

Radio.)

APIA, March 13.

For several days past, marines and police have been active, returning by motor and launch, more than 1000 Samoans to the coastal villages at Upololo and Saimii The work has been completed, and HM.S. Dunedin will leave after nine o’clock to-day for Auckland.

It is reported that twenty-five marines will be left at Apia, and will be stationed near Vaimoso, which is now practically deserted, except for women and children

On Tuesday, Chief Tuimalealufano was charged with participating in its activities, encouraging its continuance, and expressing approval of a seditious organisation, and was conflicted and fined £3.

Lance-Corporal District Officer Ricketts, is being charged with manslaughter relative to the death of the Samoan Molio, who was wounded in tho affray with the police on January 22, and died on January 27. The case will be heard on Wednesday next. The Moth 'plane was damaged while being placed on HM.S. Dunedin. One mechanic was injured when he fell backwards, his head,striking an iron stanchion of the ladder.