March 17 events
1980 Monday March 17, 1980 Big decrease in Fijians leaving the country
FIJI’S emigration drops nearly 70 per cent since 1974 when a total of 5369 people left the country, to 1683 in 1979.
Oh brother — it’s easy for Suva
TWO brothers clash in the Suva-Rewa National Soccer League match at the National Stadium, with eighteen-year-old Suva defender George Samisoni beating out elder brother Jimmy Okete.
1981 Tuesday March 17, 1981 ‘Repentant’ jewel thief is fined $80
TEENAGER who stole jewellery worth $3210 from roommate is told by magistrate that she escaped a prison sentence because of “unusual circumstances”; a motive of spite and immediate repentance.
$3m centre ‘under threat’
PLANS for a $3 million neighbourhood centre at Laucala Beach Estate is reported to be scrapped if the government were to approve Suva City Council’s plans to dump rubbish in Kinoya.
1982 Wednesday March 17, 1982 Mill men will be back today Judge lashes liquor ruling
SUPREME Court at Lautoka criticises decision of the Western Division Liquor Tribunal to refuse a Ba Supermarket owner’s application while approving that of another premises about 70 metres away.
1983 Thursday March 17, 1983 Mossies hit tent village
SWARMS of mosquitoes plague a group of Cyclone Oscar victims living in tents at Wailoaloa in Nadi.
Looking keen at 99
NONAGENARIAN Miss Margaret Jennings celebrates her 99th birthday at the Pearce Home in Butt Street. While she cannot read due to poor eyesight, she insists that The Fiji Times be read to her every day.