DUKE IN Fiji
PERFECT WEATHER. ENJO Y IN G FESTIVITIES SUVA, Feb. 4. Perfect weather is being experienced for the Duke of Gloucester’s visit and His Royal Highness is evidently enjoying the festivities. In a game of polo at Albert Park, the Duke played with Captains Curtis and Schricber against a local team. Messrs. Joske, Godley, and Carew, Major-General A’yse acting as referee. The visitors won by 6 to 5, the Duke scoring two goals. The Duke attended service at the Anglican Church on Sunday and to-day is proceeding in lhe yacht Pioneer to witness firewalking at Beqa Island. This evening he will attend a private dance at Government House, at which 100 gtiests will be present, and at 9 o’clock on Tuesday he will play' another game of polo. ’J’he Australia leaves for Apia at 1.1.30 a.m. on Tuesday, arriving on Thursday
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 30, 5 February 1935, Page 7
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143DUKE IN Fiji Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 30, 5 February 1935, Page 7
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