From a Parliamentary return it appears that 179 persons were drowned in New Zealand rivers from Jane 30, 1875, to Juno 30, 1877, a period of two years. A woman was offered five pounds if she would remain silent for two hours. At the end of fifteen minutes she asked, “ Isn’t the time nearly up ?” Why is love at first sight like a seal ? —Because it makes an impression.
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Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 330, 15 June 1878, Page 4
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69Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 330, 15 June 1878, Page 4
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