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Vintage Original WWII GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL SUVA FIJI Dinner Menu May 4th 1942
Dinner Menu
***Saved by a VP 71 PBY Catalina Black Cat pilot. He flew from Canton to Fiji on May 3
According to his flight book, he flew Fiji to Noumea on the May 6.
In a red footnote in flight log book, on May 10, 1942, he noted “First “71” plane to engage the enemy. Exchanged fire but no casualties. Plane returned battled scarred.”
Measures approximately 9” x 6”
Printed on paper
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The menu d' Oeuvres.
Grape Fruit Cocktail
Yarmouth Fingers
Pickled Onions
SOUPS
Consomme Brunoise
Potage Asperges
FISH
Steamed Island Fish & Parsley Sauce
ENTREES
Salmi Wild Rabbit en Casserole
Lambs' Brains Supreme
Cingalese Curry with Rice ( COLD) - Oxford Brawn
JOINTS
Roast Leg of Pork Seasoning - Apple Sauce
Corned Ox Tongue Carrots
Boiled Canterbury Lamb & Onion Sauce
VEGETABLES
French Beans
Mashed Parsnips
Browned & Boiled Potatoes
Boiled Ragoon Rice
COLD: —York-Ham
Roast Veal
Plain Salad
SWEETS
Steamed Ginger Pudding Raspberry Sauce
Deep Plum Pie with Fresh - Cream
Assorted Pastry
Pineapple Custard
Strawberry - Ices
SAVOURY
Sardines au Monte
Prunes Basrah Dates
Cheese N. Z. Cheddar & Crackers
Coffee Served in Lounge
May 4th, 1942.