HISTORIC COLOURS
RELICS OF 58th REGIMENT.
AUCKLAND, November 13,
The historic colours of the 58th Regiment, restored with reverential care, were officially handed over to the keeping of the authorities of the War Memorial Museum this afternoon. There was a large attendance of the public. The ceremony was presided over by the mayor, Mr G. W. Hutchison. About 400 descendants of members of the 58th Regiment, and 60 descendants of the famous Maori chiefs, Tamati Waka, Nene Patucne, Hone Heke, and Hau-' iti tfere present. ■■ vividly recced- the historic .exploits and, battle honours of the 58tb llegiment, and emphasised the most happy relations - between Maori ana pakelia that had followed their fierce fighting. The actual unveiling of the flag after the speeches was done by Lieut.-Colonel L. M. Shera, grandson of Lieut.-Colonel Balneavis, of the 58th Regiment.
The Mayor, who handed over the colours, referred to the important part the 58th Regiment had played in the early colonisation of this country, and to the satisfaction which Europeans had to-day in holding equally in .respect and admiration those Natives who fought with the regiment and those who fought against it.'
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Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1932, Page 3
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