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Late 1979 The late Fr Walter lini decided Vanua" Tu" would be the right name to replace the New Hebredis.

"Vanua" is derived from the Austonesian language of the Raga dialect spoken on Pentecost meaning an Island. "Tu" would mean standing up forever"

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