Biographical entry: Waeparo ( - 1962)

Died: 1962

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Waeparo (or Haiware), of Takataka, Malaita, was a powerful Maasina Rule (q.v.) leader in eastern 'Are'are, and subsequently a major leader in kastom politics throughout the 1950s, wielding great political influence across southern Malaita and beyond. He died in 1962. (Allan 1990, pt. 2, 155; David Akin, personal communication, 2012)

Related Concepts

Maasina Rule

Related Party

Bahá'í Faith

Published resources

Books

Allan, Colin H., Solomons Safari, 1953-58 (Part II), Nag's Head Press, Christchurch, 1990. Details