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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 652, 18 March 1914, Page 5

Among those invited to be present at the Orakau celebrations on April lsi is Mr W. T- Jenningß, ex-mem-ber for Egmont and Taumarunui. It was largely "through the efforts and representations of Mr Jennings that the erection of the monument which is to be unveiled was undertaken by the Government.

Sunday at midday an alarm of fire was sounded by the Te Kuiti Fire Brigade bell, and a thick column of smoke was seen ascending at the southern end of the town. It was discovered"that the fascines of the breastwork at the bend of the river had caught fire and it was feared serious damage would result. However, the brigade, under Captain Rawlinson, soon got to work and suppressed the outbreak. The long spell of dry weather experienced throughout thti distirct was broken temporarily on Sunday evening when rain fell for two or three hours. Howpver. it was not until Tuesday that the real downpour occurred. Rain fell in the early morning, and continued steadily thoughout the day. Unfortunately the holiday was spoilt for those who had prepared for outings, and St. Patrick Day, celebrations in most places were postponed.