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Rev. W. R. Poole, photo. LIFE IN THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.—SCENES IN FIJI. (1) The picturesque town of Somo Somo, which was the scene of shocking cannibalistic practices in the old days, and for a time missionaries were compelled to vacate the place. (2) Another view of Somo Somo. (3) Fijians playing cricket, at which name some proticiency has been attained. (4) Mission boat at Nakasaleka. (5) A native meke and presentation of food at the chief's town—quite a notable ceremony. (5) Provincial hospital at Kadavu. Similar institutions have been erected by the Gove rnment in various parts for the benefit of the natives.

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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7, 14 August 1912, Page 17

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Rev. W. R. Poole, photo. LIFE IN THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.—SCENES IN FIJI. (1) The picturesque town of Somo Somo, which was the scene of shocking cannibalistic practices in the old days, and for a time missionaries were compelled to vacate the place. (2) Another view of Somo Somo. (3) Fijians playing cricket, at which name some proticiency has been attained. (4) Mission boat at Nakasaleka. (5) A native meke and presentation of food at the chief's town—quite a notable ceremony. (5) Provincial hospital at Kadavu. Similar institutions have been erected by the Government in various parts for the benefit of the natives. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7, 14 August 1912, Page 17

Rev. W. R. Poole, photo. LIFE IN THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.—SCENES IN FIJI. (1) The picturesque town of Somo Somo, which was the scene of shocking cannibalistic practices in the old days, and for a time missionaries were compelled to vacate the place. (2) Another view of Somo Somo. (3) Fijians playing cricket, at which name some proticiency has been attained. (4) Mission boat at Nakasaleka. (5) A native meke and presentation of food at the chief's town—quite a notable ceremony. (5) Provincial hospital at Kadavu. Similar institutions have been erected by the Government in various parts for the benefit of the natives. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7, 14 August 1912, Page 17