Fiji
The Pearl of the Pacific Sea
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21-Aug-1945
The Fiji Infantry Regiment participated in the Solomon Islands campaign during World War II.
17-Mar-1942
Japanese Submarine I-25 Launches Seaplane Over Fiji in WWII Reconnaissance Operation
1929
Transition from nominated to elected Indian member in Fiji's Legislative Council boosts political representation.
01-Jan-1920
The cessation of the indenture system in Fiji
1915
Arrest of Apolosi Nawai and Collapse of Viti Kabani
1914
Apolosi Nawai established the Viti Kabani as a co-operative with the goal of gaining control over agricultural production
1911
Shift in Fiji from reliance on Pacific Islander labor to multicultural integration and labor reforms.
1906
Labor Migration from Queensland to Fiji Amid Policy Changes and Economic Considerations.
1904
Transformation of Fiji's Legislative Council: Inclusion of European settlers marked a shift towards limited participatory governance.
1901
Fiji labor reform: Ending exploitation through direct wages for island workers.
1894
Colonial suppression of Tuka movement through destruction of towns and religious relics
03-May-1892
Repatriation of Indian Indentured Laborers from Fiji to Calcutta: Governmental Effort Towards Welfare.
1890
Tensions in Fiji: British crackdown on Tuka movement disrupts communities and cultural ties.
1882
Recruitment from New Britain and New Ireland for Fiji plantations: impact and challenges.
1879
Indian indentured laborers in Fiji: Systematic migration, economic contributions, cultural fusion, and permanent settlement.
1878
Navosavakandua Leads Tuka Movement Against Colonial Influence in Fiji
1877
The Transformation of Fijian Governance under Gordon's Appointed Chiefs and the Great Council of Chiefs
1877
Creation of the Western Pacific High Commission: Regulating labor trade, expanding British influence.
01-Oct-1876
Suppression of Fiji's 'Little War' rebellion led to colonial control and lasting sociopolitical impact.
1876
Governor Gordon's pivotal role in Fiji through Armed Constabulary and Fort Canarvon.
1875
Highlands Uprisings in Viti Levu: Resistance to British Expansion and Governance
01-Jun-1875
Governor Arthur Hamilton Gordon stabilizes Fiji through colonial governance and economic reforms.
01-Feb-1875
Devastating Measles Epidemic in 19th Century Fiji: Catastrophic Consequences of Foreign Introduction.
01-Dec-1874
Cakobau's Journey to Sydney: Fiji's Annexation by the British Empire
10-Oct-1874
Formal cession of Fiji to UK
23-Sep-1874
Cakobau's Cession of Fiji to the British: A Pivotal Historical Moment
21-Mar-1874
Cakobau's Offer of Cession: British Control Over Fiji and Its Lasting Impact
1873
Importance of Vaccination in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Promoting Public Health.
1872
Fiji's Economic Struggles Lead to Cession to British Crown
1872
British Pacific Islanders Protection Act: Regulating labor trade to prevent exploitation in Pacific Islands.
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