Today in History
March 3 events
Monday March 3, 1980 Library cash to be used sparingly
SUVA City Council issues directive that $20,000 that it had set aside for its library should be “used sparingly” as a takeover of the library by the government’s National Library Services was imminent.
New CWM annex to finish soon
THE CWM Hospital’s new $3 million maternity annex is expected to be completed by April. The annex would contain a family planning and ante-natal clinic, X-ray unit and a lecture room.
Tuesday March 3, 1981 Police chief nabs driver
COMMISSIONER of Police, Mr Premesh Raman informs Suva Court that he chased a drunken driver through Suva and caught him with the help of another policeman.
Youth power makes changes
THE villages of Lutu, Nukuloa, Vuniyaro, and Vuisiga are transformed into “centres of money-spinning projects” by the hands of the Young Men’s Christian Association.
Wednesday March 3, 1982 Thieving cook sent to prison
A COOK from Plantation Island Resort who stole electrical equipment worth $740 from his employer is jailed for 18 months by the Lautoka Court. The 37-year-old pleads guilty to ‘larceny by servant’.
Thirty from West for snooker tourney
ABOUT thirty competitors from the West are chosen to take part in the annual snooker competition between the East and West for the Gilbeys Gin Shield at the United Club in Suva.
Thursday March 3, 1983 Roofs blown off, bad flooding in Sigatoka area
STRONG winds due to Cyclone Oscar blew roofs off dozens of homes in the Sigatoka area and flood waters covered all lowlying homes near the Sigatoka River. The river continued to rise for days after.
Vatulele cut off by winds
FRANTIC attempts to reach cyclone-hit Vatulele Island off the Coral Coast failed due to continued strong winds and rough seas. Damages nationwide due to Cyclone Oscar continued to be assessed.