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1875: writer, Anthony Trollope - "Levuka has been the white man's capital in Fiji"; merchants and the missionaries compelled colonial control
English writer, postal commissior, Anthony Trollop gives an English view of Fiji in 1875, after visiting Consul Hector Robinson, who quotes Cakobau as he explained his tactic in ceding to Britain.. … more »
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Number of voters in the Shenandoah Valley, 1856-1861
cenantua wrote 1 month ago: The following table specifies the number of votes cast in the three elections from 1856-1860 and the … more »
1875: writer, Anthony Trollope - "Levuka has been the white man's capital in Fiji"; merchants and the missionaries compelled colonial control
levuka wrote 4 months ago: English writer, postal commissior, Anthony Trollop gives an English view of Fiji in 1875, after vi … more »
1859: First ever, general meeting of chiefs in Levuka on December 14
levuka wrote 7 months ago: According to Robert Matau, “The Great Council of Chiefs was a brainchild of William Pritchard, … more »
1859: Cakaobau "a great man"; conversion to Methodism gave Fiji peace
levuka wrote 7 months ago: The Anglican Archdeacon of Polynesia said “I feel the greatest moment in the history of Fiji w … more »
