Today in History
February 11 events
Monday February 11, 1980 MP blasts rejection of private hospital
OPPOSITION member Hargovind Lodhia claims the Government appears to be discouraging enterprising people who want to improve the standard of Fiji’s health services.
Princess here as guest of GG
PRINCESS Kekauliki Hawanakoa of Hawaii arrives in Suva on board the cruise ship Royal Viking Star as a guest of the Governor General, Ratu George Cakobau.
Wednesday February 11, 1981 Chef stole butter ‘to help family’
A QUALIFIED chef says in Lautoka Court that he obtained three cartons of butter by false pretences because he “had to look after his family”.
Classroom for disabled opened in Labasa
A CLASSROOM for deaf-mute children opened at St Augustine Government Primary School at Wailevu, Labasa.
Thursday February 11, 1982 Schools war in Labasa is spreading
SEVERAL schools in the North begin turning away students if their older siblings were not attending the same school in an attempt to increase their own numbers.
Video film plans at Lautoka
A MINI video filming studio is to be set up by Cinder Ila Movietone at the Golf Links industrial area in Lautoka to produce a Hindi motion picture.
Friday, February 11, 1983 Fiji man in NZ treasure hunt
A JOINT Fiji-New Zealand expedition embarks on a search for the General Grant, one of New Zealand’s most famous ship wrecks.
Woman loses her life savings
A LABASA woman loses her life savings of about $2000 worth of gold sovereigns earned over 30 years of toil to a thief who snuck into her home when she was off fetching water.