1867: More English coconut-oil traders set up in Apia, Samoa

In 1867 came Charles Netzler, in 1868, August Nelson. The sole export of the group at this time was cocoanut oil. In the foreign community the English traders outnumbered any other nationality. English was then, and has always since been, the language upon which the various nationals met. The customary specie currency until the [...]

18 67: “Confederation of North and East Fiji” (Na Tovata ko Natokalau kei Viti), consisting of Lau, Cakaudrove and Bua

1867: Ma’afu created the “Confederation of North and East Fiji” (Na Tovata ko Natokalau kei Viti), consisting of Lau, Cakaudrove and Bua. Ma’afu managed to assume chairmanship later, as Tui Lau.ent ahead with his own plans, coming up with the “Confederation of North and East Fiji” (Na Tovata ko Natokalau kei Viti), consisting [...]