AUCKLAND NEWS.
NATIVE GATHERING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, last night. The Hon. James Carroll, Native Minister, has arrived from Gisborne, on route to Rotorua, on business in connection with the reception of the Duke of Cornwall by t’qe Haoris. Mr Can-oil v/ill inspect the sites suggested for the Maori encampment at Rotorua. The Native gathering at Rotorua in June promises to be an exceedingly large one. All jffie tribes will be wearing old-time native costumes and weapons, and the dances of welcome and hakas by the various bands of natives from all parts of the islands will no doubt be highly interesting. It is not expected that the Waikato natives will be represented at the gathering at Rotorua, as they prefer to welcome the Royal visitors in their own district. INSURANCE RATES. At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Executive to-day, a resolution was passed, strongly protesting against an increase in the fire insurance rates in the North Island, which it is said the companies propose to make, owing the serious losses sustained last year. FIRE BRIGADE. . It was also resolved to wait upon the City Council'and call attention to the inadequate fire brigade possessed by the City. ___
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 80, 12 April 1901, Page 2
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199AUCKLAND NEWS. Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 80, 12 April 1901, Page 2
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