AN ISLAND CONVENTION.
NATIVE FESTIVITIES. By Tslegraph-Presa Association-Copyrii>ta, •Sydney, November 20. ■ The-warship Pegasus has returnedfrom a visit to the Islands. At one of the ports visited the British Commissioner held a convention. Native chiefs from all parts came and discussed with| him their-grievances.. Upwards of 4000 natives attended. It was the most representative' gathering, of tribal clans over hold. ..-..-. A big feast followed, the festivities lasting a., week. • "-.-":' The Pegasus visited, a number of uninhabited islands which are the homes' of millions "of sea birds.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 984, 26 November 1910, Page 7
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85AN ISLAND CONVENTION. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 984, 26 November 1910, Page 7
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