'John Christie D'Souza, popularly known as "Christie" was born in Goa, educated in St. Patrick's High School, Karachi and St. Xavier's College, Bombay. He came to East Africa in 1927 and ever since was employed in the Public Works Department. He is a past President of Goan Institute and vice-President of the Kenya Asian Civil Service Association. He is a founder member and vice-President of the Kenya Amateur Athletic Association and a founder member of the Kenya Goan Sports Association. He was also Chairman of the Education Committee of the Dr. Ribeiro Goan School. Christie has taken a keen interest in the Institute's activities and has been solely responsible for compiling the 1955 GI Golden Jubilee Souvenir Brochure and recording the efforts our gallant Goan pioneers for posterity.'
Foreword by Romeo Fernandes (President & Chairman)
The Goan Pioneers by the Editor, J. Christie D'Souza
Goan Institute - Early History by J.M. Campos, Founder/ President
Reminiscences of a Goan Pioneer by J. Lewis Sequeira
Goans in East Africa by L.J. Denis
Events Worth Noting 1905-1955 by the Editor, Christie D'Souza
Editorial Notes: Goan Commerce in B.E.A
Our Civic Rights by the Editor, Christie D'Souza
Our future - by the Editor, Christie D'Souza
The Late Mr. Leandro De Mello by the Editor, Christie D'Souza
A Plea for Intellectual and Cultural Activities by Paschal De Mello
Sporting Spotlight on Goans in East Africa by Saude George
Sister Institutions by the Editor, J.Christie D'Souza
Crystal Gazing by Teresa Claudia Barreto
Brochure Snippets (from various pages of the original brochure)
Photos from the Golden Jubilee Brochure (To advance slideshow use the forward
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