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AU PMB MS 55
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Records, accounts, notes, correspondence
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- 1908 - 1969 (Creation)
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1 reel; 35mm microfilm converted to PDF
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Kalsakau became chief of Fila Island in 1908 and held that position for many years. He was a member of one of the most notable New Hebridean families of Efate. His three sons, Graham, John and Makau are (1969) also outstanding members of the New Hebridean community.
- Lists of important dates and events in Kalsakau's career and family life.
- Record of births and deaths (1908-1961)
- Accounts relating to business, household and the marriage feast of his son Makau (March 1, 1945)
- Record (September 1956) of visit by Gen. and Mme de Gaulle
- Centenary Celebrations, Erakor, 1st May, 1945 - an account of the settlement of Erakor by the early missionaries.
- School fees collected in 1943 - list of families and amount paid.
- Lease of land owned by Kalsakau.
- Celebration of the 105th Anniversary of the New Hebrides Presbyterian Mission, May 1, 1950.
- Correspondence regarding residency of Fila Island Reserve.
- Discipline book (1911-1943) in which fines and other punishments against members of Kalsakau's village are recorded.
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Dr Makau Kalsakau, Fila Island (Ifira), Port Vila, (New Hebrides), Vanuatu
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Access this title at PMB Member Libraries or by contacting the Bureau directly: http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/pambu/accessing.php
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ms55
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Digital_reference_image.pdf
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