By Dr. Mike Gosling Bula vinaka, I have had several requests from individual family members for information on their respective "Fiji Father", which they are finding very difficult to source. As Editor of this website I do not do research on Fiji families, relying on family members to research and write their article on their forebear. However, it occurred to me that we could have a webpage where we collate this information for all to access and continue their research. I am seeking … [Read more...] about Archives On Fiji Families
Qaravi Na’i Tavi
Qaravi Na’i Tavi They Did Their Duty Soldiers from Fiji in the Great War by Christine Liava’a ISBN 987 1 877332 62 3 Published: 1 January, 2009 Price: NZ$120.00 plus pack & post Published by Polygraphia Ltd www.polygraphianz.com (NOTE: It appears this book is not currently available. Contact Polygraphia Ltd) At the beginning of the Great War 1914-1918, Lord Kitchener put out a call to arms to the British Empire. Fiji, a small colony in the South Pacific, responded … [Read more...] about Qaravi Na’i Tavi
Francis Faddy
FADDY, FRANCIS LEOPOLD (1889 — 1946) Enlisted, Second Fiji Contingent, 1915 World War I 1914-1918 Lieutenant, Kings Royal Rifles Corps Captain, 2/89 Punjabi Regiment Dairy Farmer, 'Vunibaka', Tailevu North By Jim Sanday Francis Leopold Faddy was Born October 1889 in Wollongong, NSW, Australia, the son of Dr William George Faddy and his wife Ruth nee Johnstone. Francis Faddy resided at Sigatoka, Fiji, working as a store assistant. Francis was the brother of Captain Norman … [Read more...] about Francis Faddy
Norman Faddy
FADDY, NORMAN WALTER MC (Bar) (1888 — 1934) Inspector of Plantations Enlisted, Second Fiji Contingent, 1915 World War I 1914-1918 Captain, Kings Royal Rifles Corps Dairy Farmer, 'Vunibaka', Tailevu North By Jim Sanday Norman Walter Faddy was the son of medical practitioner Doctor William Faddy of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, and his wife Ruth Harriett Johnston, an English lady, who was living with one of her sons in the Sigatoka Valley, Fiji, in the early 1900’s. He was brother to … [Read more...] about Norman Faddy
Gertrude Faddy
FADDY, GERTRUDE HELENA RRC (1884 — June 14, 1943) Matron Levuka Hospital Royal Red Cross Medal World War I 1914-1918 By Jim Sanday Sister Gertrude Helena Faddy, Fiji’s ‘Lady of the Lamp’, was the daughter of Dr William Faddy and Ruth Harriet Johnstone of Sigatoka, Fiji. She was also the sister of Captain Norman Faddy who, with his brother Captain Francis Faddy, served with the Fiji Contingent of the British Army in France and Belgium during World War 1 (1914-1918). Sister … [Read more...] about Gertrude Faddy
George Towson
TOWSON, GEORGE RICHARD BRODEDRIP (February 03, 1920 — February 23, 2012) Electrician Captain Royal Fiji Military Forces Warden Suva Gaol Superintendent Nasinu 9 Mile Approved School By Richard Towson. George Richard Brodedrip Towson, was born on February 3, 1920 in the remote (the only access in those times was by boat) settlement of Savusavu on the 2nd largest island in the Fiji Group of Islands, Vanua Levu. He grew up on a coconut plantation, Waibalabala, about an hour's trip by … [Read more...] about George Towson
Fiji Fantastic
To Buy Now - [CLICK HERE] Format: Gloss Celloglaze on outside – full colour Language: Wholly English with relevant Fijian words with explanations Subjects: Fiji Social life and customs & poetry related to childhood and early adulthood in Fiji; prose and words of importance: The ANZACS. Full colour photos abound. Fiji born author reviews the opinions of others regarding the Fijian Gods & culture of pre-Christian Fiji and suggests a differing viewpoint. The book subtly advocates … [Read more...] about Fiji Fantastic
Being Born in Fiji
Written by Sir Charles Stinson in 1981. My mother, Ella Josephine Griffith, who was born in Glasgow Scotland and soon after moved to Wales, came to Fiji in 1900 after the death of her parents to be adopted by Mr G. L. Griffith, her uncle, who founded the first newspaper, The Fiji Times and before Cession ran the postal services in Fiji and was a member of King Cakaubau’s Cabinet way before Fiji became a British Colony. He was also one of the founders of Suva and served as its first Mayor. … [Read more...] about Being Born in Fiji