Edward Cakobau
Ratu Sir Edward Tuivanuavou Tugi Cakobau KBE MC ED (21 December 1908 – 25 June 1973) was a Fijian chief, soldier, politician and cricketer. He was a member of the Fijian legislature from 1944 until his death, also serving as Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour and Deputy Prime Minister. During the 1940s he made two appearances for the Fiji national cricket team.
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Cakobau in 1937 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1972–1973 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prime Minister | Kamisese Mara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Penaia Ganilau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Member of the House of Representatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1972–1973 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Mosese Qionibaravi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constituency | Suva East National (Fijian) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1966–1972 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constituency | Central Cross-Voting (Fijian) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1967–1972 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Member for Commerce, Industry and Tourism | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1966–1967 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nominated Member of the Legislative Council | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1944–1966 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 December 1908 Bau, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 25 June 1973 (aged 64) Suva, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cricket information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1930–31 | Auckland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 25 September 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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